The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to tackle evolving security challenges.Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri An economic development expert has called for the urgent establishment of a National Revenue Regeneration and Financial Corporation (NRRFC) to shield Nigeria from fiscal collapse and fast-track economic diversification. Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, Chairman and Founder of the Galadiman Ruwa Centre (GSCLC), a Non Governmental Organisation, made theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) engaged the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on Thursday to explain benefits and address concerns over new tax laws. The engagement, held in Lagos, aimed to clarify misconceptions surrounding implementation and implications for manufacturers across differentContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) have signed an MoU to enhance soil health, fertiliser efficiency and farm productivity in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, IITA Director-General, Dr Simeon Ehui, said the MoU supports theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government has urged Nigerian farmers to drive an agricultural revolution through local processing and export-oriented production to accelerate economic diversification. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the opening address at the GeneralContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Mr Afam Okeke, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja (Unity Bar), has urged lawyers to defend judicial independence to restore public confidence in the judiciary. Okeke made the call at the 22nd Anniversary of Fawehinmiism, hosted by the Ikeja branch of the associationContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee on Thursday urged action to prevent escalation as nationwide protests in Iran appeared to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest. Pobee spoke while briefing an emergency Security Council meeting in New York, convened by theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability,” even as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed. Guterres issued the warning on Thursday in his final address to the General Assembly outlining prioritiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, has pledged enhanced non-kinetic support for the Nigerian Army (NA) as part of the country’s commitment to promoting peace, stability and humanitarian engagement in the country. Egloff made the pledge on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, who died penultimate week at an Indian hospital at the age of 52. Until his death, Akwashiki represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the 10th SenateContinue Reading
