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Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economy Has Turned The Corner
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on the path to recovery, declaring that “there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
Speaking on Friday in Ibadan at the...
Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board.
The decision, disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday from Government House, Port Harcourt, takes effect without delay.
While...
Tinubu Urges Global Action On NCDs, Mental Health At UNGA
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges are fast emerging as silent epidemics, draining economies and cutting lives short across the developing world.
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has therefore called...
Tuggar Praises Nigeria’s UNGA Address As Bold, Inclusive and Rooted In Africa’s Realities
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has hailed the national statement delivered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly by Vice President Kashim Shettima...
AWALCO Mourns With Nigerian ECOWAS Parliamentarian Over Wife’s Passing
Moments of grief often remind communities of the bonds that hold them together, and for the ECOWAS Parliament press corps, solidarity was on display in Port Harcourt.
The Association of West African...
ECOWAS Experts Push For Stronger Energy Data Systems To Drive Regional Development
Reliable data is becoming the backbone of modern energy planning, and West Africa is taking steps to strengthen it.
Energy Information System (EIS) experts from across ECOWAS member states...
ECOWAS Plans Major Trade and Investment Forum To Boost Regional Growth
With West Africa facing mounting pressure to deepen regional integration and unlock new economic opportunities, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is gearing up for its first-ever...
Army Operations Chief Visits North East, Urges Troops To Innovate and Sustain Pressure On Terrorists
The Chief of Operations (Army), Major General Uwem Bassey, has charged commanders of Operation HADIN KAI to sustain momentum and adopt fresh strategies in the...
Police Deploy Armoured Patrol Vehicles To Curb Rising Insecurity
By Prosper Okoye
For years, armed groups have exploited speed, mobility and surprise to terrorise communities across Nigeria. The police say they are ready to fight back with stronger tools.
Inspector General of...
China Pledges Deeper Cooperation With Nigeria As It Marks 76 Years of Nationhood
In a reflection of enduring friendship and shared aspirations, China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, pledging deeper cooperation across key sectors of...
Nigeria Launches Five-Year Plan To Eliminate Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning remains a silent but deadly public health crisis in Nigeria, robbing children of their future and putting adults at risk of lifelong illness.
Determined to break this cycle, the Federal Government...
Nigeria’s Armed Forces Tighten Grip On Terrorists, Oil Thieves In Sweeping Operations
Insecurity remains Nigeria’s greatest stumbling block to peace and development, but the military is signalling that it will not relent.
From the forests of the North-East to the creeks...
FRSC, Dangote Cement Partner To Tackle Deadly Road Crashes
In Nigeria, articulated trucks have become a recurring nightmare on the highways, with countless lives lost to preventable crashes.
Now, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is stepping up efforts to change...
SWAN Orders Boycott Of NFF Activities Over ‘Unacceptable Exclusion’
For years, Nigerian football has grappled with governance challenges, but the rift between the nation’s football body and the sports media has now widened into a full-blown standoff.
The Sports Writers Association...
CAS Stresses Transformation, Innovation and Morale As Keys To Military Effectiveness
Modern weapons may win battles, but wars are sustained by the will of those who fight them.
This was the message of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air...
Defence Minister Urges Air War College Graduands To Embrace Innovation
The Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged graduating officers of the Air War College to embrace innovation and proactive leadership in tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
Speaking at...
MFA, Bangladesh High Commission, NBBTF Meet On Youth Boot Camp Programme
Following an earlier meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the High Commissioner-Designate of Bangladesh to Nigeria on Friday, 19th September 2025, a follow-up session was held...
Rethinking Agricultural Trade: Nigeria and U.S. Partners, Explore Fresh Pathways To Food Security
With food inflation hitting 30.6% in 2023 and staples like rice and beef more than doubling in price, Nigeria’s quest for food security has never been more...
Nigeria Pushes For U.S. Partnerships with Anchor States, Showcases Strategic Role At UNGA
At a time when global competition for Africa’s markets is intensifying, Nigeria is making a renewed pitch to the United States: work with the continent’s anchor states...
ECOWAS Trains Gambian Journalists To Tackle Fake News and Safeguard Democracy
In an era where misinformation and fake news are fuelling distrust and threatening democratic stability, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen...
World Lung Day: Nigeria Must Reject Big Tobacco’s Harm Reduction Scam
By Robert Egbe
In May this year, I received an unusual email, an invitation from a South African PR agency I had never heard of.
They offered to cover logistics for...
CDS Reassures On National Security As Northern Bridge Builders Forum Visits Defence Headquarters
In a climate where public confidence in security institutions is often tested, gestures of solidarity can carry powerful weight.
That was the atmosphere at the Defence Headquarters in...
FG, NUJ FCT Move To End Workplace Discrimination Against Journalists With Disabilities
Journalists living with disabilities in Nigeria often face a double burden, the professional risks of practising in a challenging media landscape and the subtle or outright discrimination that...
Four Soldiers Jailed For Life In Maiduguri Over Arms Racketeering
In a stark reminder of the dangers posed by internal sabotage, the Nigerian Army has handed down life sentences to four soldiers found guilty of selling arms and ammunition to...
Anambra Police Takes Custody Of Man Who Faked Own Kidnap
The Anambra State Police Command has taken custody of a 38-year-old man, Samuel Ekezie, who allegedly staged his own abduction in a bid to extort money from his family.
According to...
Information Minister Applauds NBTE For Boosting Creative Media Skills
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its commitment to advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly...
Morale and Leadership Drive Police Gains, Says IGP Egbetokun
Strong leadership and renewed morale among officers are proving decisive in Nigeria’s fight against crime, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has said.
Speaking at s Strategic Police Officers Conference...
ECOWAS Steps Up Efforts To Boost Trade Efficiency At Seme-Krake Border Post
Smooth borders drive stronger economies, and for West Africa, the Seme-Krake crossing between Nigeria and Benin is one of the busiest arteries of trade and travel.
Recognising its strategic...
ECOWAS, Spain Strengthen Regional Integration Through ISE II Project
In a bid to deepen regional integration and improve coordination across its directorates, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has teamed up with the Spanish Cooperation under the ISE...
West Africa Deepens Commitments To Clean Energy At ESEF 2025 In The Gambia
As the world races to achieve a just and sustainable energy transition, West Africa has stepped up its resolve with bold commitments at the 10th ECOWAS Sustainable...
