The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, says the Nigerian Navy is seeking advanced maritime platforms and enhanced technology transfer to strengthen its operational capacityContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to protect the UN Charter, urging them to “stand up for a rules-based order” – or pay the price. Mohammed made the call in a speech to the Danish Parliament on Thursday, The UN’sContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Amid global uncertainties, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says Nigeria can meet 2026 growth projections through coordinated reforms, stronger institutions, and deeper private-sector-driven economic expansion nationwide growth. The President, LCCI, Mr Leye Kupoluyi, said this on Thursday in Lagos at the chamber’s 2026 firstContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni A socio-political organisation, Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD), has urged residents of Plateau State to rise above ethnic and partisan sentiments following the defection of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of the group, Mr Christopher Ishaku, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Ayo Omidiran, has pledged to reposition the commission through institutional reforms, transparency and strict enforcement of the Federal Character Principle. Omidiran made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while delivering her inaugural address at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi EnterpriseNGR, a financial and professional services advocacy group, says Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as recent reforms restore confidence and unlock investment, according to its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook. The Chief Executive Officer of EnterpriseNGR, Mrs Obi Ibekwe, while speaking at the presentation of the report in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.22, 2026 (NAN) The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) says it plans to start the training of 4000 meter installers in the first quarter of 2026 in collaboration with the Presidential Metering initiative. The Director-General of NAPTIN, Alhaji Ahmed Nagode, said this at aContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. The approvals were conveyed in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Amb. Ayodele Oke has been posted as Nigeria’s ambassador-designateContinue Reading
