By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has vowed to confront terrorism and other security threats head-on. Shaibu stated this on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 25th Chief of Army Staff from his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede who has beenContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Sunday Aneke, has pledged to leave no stone unturned to bring about swift improvement in the nation’s security. Aneke made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 23th Chief of the AirContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of some police stations, pledging its commitment to their timely completion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inspection of the projects was carried out by the Director of FCT Security Services Development,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, has pledged to lead a decisive, disciplined and technology-driven Nigerian Navy committed to securing the nation’s maritime domain and boosting the blue economy. Abbas made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while assuming command asContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Some participants at the ongoing UNESCO Biodiversity Business training have urged government at different levels to complement UNESCO and donors’ efforts in biodiversity conservation. The also urged government to escalate providing alternative source of livelihood for residents of rural communities. The participants made the call during anContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has trained staff members of an examination body on promoting integrity and curbing examination malpractice. The training was organised for senior staff of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). The two-day in-house capacity-building workshop, withContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is to partner with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on enhancing capacity development in Nigeria’s procurement system. The partnership seeks to enhance efficiency and transparency across the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to the final stageContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on investors in the oil and gas industry to diversify operations and expand beyond the South-South and South-West regions of the country. The Authority said the northern region, with its vast population and growing demand forContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian youths to take active leadership roles in shaping the country’s democracy. This, he said, could be achieved through digital innovation and civic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kalu made theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Federal Government has approved ₦758 billion in bonds to offset long-standing pension liabilities, including pension increases owed since 2007. Ms Omolola Oloworaran, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), made this known on Thursday in Yola at a two-day sensitisation workshop on workings of ContributoryContinue Reading
