By Jumoke Olaitan The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to agricultural machinery through structured leasing arrangements. The agreement signed in Abuja by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of ELRA, Mr Donald Wokoma, and theContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has cautioned residents, particularly youths, against spreading false security alerts capable of causing panic among the public. The council also dismissed fears over the alleged invasion of Lagos by bandits, urging youths and other residentsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) has urged the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to address insecurity bedeviling the country. The society also urged the government to review the national minimum wage upward to reflect current economic realities. The NSE President, Ali Rabiu, madeContinue Reading
The International Security Forum, held under the auspices of the Security Council of Russia, has opened in the Moscow Region. TV BRICS is serving as the international media partner of the event. More than 140 foreign delegations from over 120 countries are taking part in the forum, including nations fromContinue Reading
Members of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts have raised concerns that weak adherence to procedures could undermine critical peace and security decisions across the continent.Continue Reading
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, will chair the Nigeria Private Security Conference (NPSC) 2026, organisers have said.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says responsible journalism is necessary for national security. Oluyede said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT press week 2026 lecture and award ceremony. Represented by the Director, Defence Information,Continue Reading
Bail By Taiye Agbaje & Chinyere Onuorah The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai to a N100 million bail with one surety in like sum in the ongoing trial bordering on alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the former governor aContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding communities of criminal elements. Commissioner of Police in FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, who is leading the operation, said this after the reactivation of the exercise onContinue Reading
The Director-General, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, has said that poor armoury management and diversion of state-owned weapons are major drivers of insecurity in West Africa.Continue Reading
