The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of Defence and Interior, saying Nigeria’s internal security challenges can only be effectively tackled through seamless collaboration and shared responsibility.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With forests shrinking and ecosystems degrading, the global biodiversity crisis has shifted from a distant environmental concern to an urgent development challenge. Nearly one million species now face extinction, underscoring the need for practical, community-driven solutions. In response, the United Nations ConventionContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated committees to implement Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property (IP) Policy, to boost innovation and trade competitiveness for economic diversification. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, inaugurated the Nigeria Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) committee, including the Inter-Ministerial Steering CommitteeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other crimes using geospatial intelligence. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen national security and enforce accountability across sectors ofContinue Reading
NNMDA, NITR to develop indigenous medicine for river blindness, sleeping sickness By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) and the Nigerian Institute for Onchocerciasis, Trypanosomiasis and Research (NITR) have partnered to locally produce medicine for sleeping sickness, river blindness in one year. Also known as sleeping sickness,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria has achieved a major international milestone in its campaign against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. This followed its removal from the European Union’s (EU) list of high-risk third countries under the EU Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has established the National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen service delivery and improve health outcomes in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this in Abuja on Friday on his verified ‘X’Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo meet to discuss security measures that would guarantee a safer Nigeria. The meeting was done when the Minister of Defence paid a courtesy visit to Tunji-Ojo’s office on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to consolidate recent economic stabilisation gains, warning that stability alone is insufficient to deliver prosperity. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, on Thursday in Lagos. NESG Chairman, Mr NiyiContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged policymakers to deepen reforms, strengthen institutions and sustain macroeconomic discipline to convert recent stabilisation gains into durable, inclusive growth from 2026. Chief Economist, NESG, Dr Olusegun Omisakin, made the call on Thursday in Lagos while presenting theContinue Reading
