By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Insecurity in Nigeria has evolved into a national crisis, touching nearly every part of the country. From the Maitatsine riots of the early 1980s to the enduring Boko Haram insurgency, the nation’s security challenges have deepened, albeit successive efforts to curb them.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has called for credible reporting to address Nigeria’s complex security challenges and encourage constructive dialogue over division. Tuggar made the call on Friday in Abuja, responding to a reported social media post by the U.S. Embassy, Abuja, concerning Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Peace, Security and Development Initiatives (PSDI), a Civil Society Organisations, has urged Nigerians to stop politicising the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country. The Publicity Secretary of PSDI, Amechi Oyema, made the call while briefing newsmen on the State of the nation with the theme “Unholy AttemptContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye LNigeria has called for collaboration with the Sahel and West African countries on information and data sharing for effective border control. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the call on Tuesday while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the Summit on Boarder Security in London.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaj The European Union (EU) and German Government have donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the National Defence College, Nigeria (NDC) to enhance defence and security education in West Africa. The equipment was donated through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to boostContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Nigeria’s Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s water security and sanitation challenges, citing slow progress toward the Africa Water Vision 2025. Utsev made the appeal at the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) West Africa sub-regionalContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Republic of Korea has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria, particularly in economic cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges. Mr Kim Pankyu, the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, said this at a news conference to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Yakubu Uba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ‘Borno Model’, introduced in 2021 by Gov. Babagana Zulum’s administration, is a non-kinetic approach that offers insurgents willing to renounce violence the opportunity to surrender to the military. The model primarily relies on dialogue to persuade Boko Haram and ISWAP fightersContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has warned that Nigeria could spend 110 billion dollars on food imports in 2025, if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital agricultural extension services. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA’s Country Director, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Annual Stakeholder Workshop,Continue Reading
Security By Veronica Dariya The Etsu of Kwali, Mr Luka Nizassan III, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in stabilising security within the FCT and its surrounding areas. Nizassan made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
