Gender

NAWOJ Zone D Laments Killings in North Central, Urges Governors to Collaborate Against Insecurity

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has  strongly condemned the persistent attacks, killings, and rising insecurity across parts of North Central Nigeria, especially Plateau, Benue, and Kwara States. A Statement signed by Comrade Juliana Ose Ofoku, Zonal Secretary, NAWOJ Zone D says the position was reached at the end… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Laments Killings in North Central, Urges Governors to Collaborate Against Insecurity

ECONOMY

Nigeria Collaborates With Canada to Boost Remittances for Investment

HON. (DR) ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA, CHAIRMAN/CEO, NiDCOM DELIVERING HER SPEECH AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON NIGERIA DIASPORA ECONOMIC CONFERENCE (NIDEC) TORONTO, CANADA AT NIDCOM CONFERENCE HALL. Chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission,Hon. Abike Dabiri- -Erewa has announced Nigeria's resolve toMove beyond remittances for consumption to remittances for investment. The Chairman said to this end, NiDCOM is working… Continue reading Nigeria Collaborates With Canada to Boost Remittances for Investment

Aviation

NiMet DG Calls for Private Sector Involvement in Meteorology

By Ada Nkong As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Meteorological Day, the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called on the private sector to invest in meteorological infrastructure to boost weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Speaking in Abuja at the celebration of World Meteorological Day,… Continue reading NiMet DG Calls for Private Sector Involvement in Meteorology

Gender

NAWOJ, SALTi Advocate Women’s inclusion

By Ada Nkong Increased participation of women in politics and governance was highlighted as NAWOJ Zone D partnered With SALTi to Host a conversation as part of activities to mark the 2026 International women's day. Analyzing the percentage of women in  Nigeria’s leadership and decision-making spaces, stakeholders stressed the need to deliberately create an enabling… Continue reading NAWOJ, SALTi Advocate Women’s inclusion

RELIGION

Amaechi Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Tolerance at Eid- el-fitri

By Ada Nkong Former Minister of transportation, Rt  Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has taxed Muslims to foster tolerance and harmony. A Statement signed by him reads thus; "In commemoration of the joyous occasion of Eid el-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our Muslim brothers and sisters across the nation. This sacred celebration, following the… Continue reading Amaechi Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Tolerance at Eid- el-fitri

RELIGION

Transport Minister Calls for Mutual Respect and Understanding  as Muslims Celebrate Eid

Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has felicitated with Muslims across the country for the successful completion of Ramadan fast. In his goodwill message, the Minister enjoined the Ummah to make the best use of the lessons learnt during the holy month of Ramadan which revolves around abstaining from eating, helping the needy ones… Continue reading Transport Minister Calls for Mutual Respect and Understanding  as Muslims Celebrate Eid

POLITICS

Legal Luminary,  Commends Gov. Umo Eno, Calls for Stronger Grassroots Representation

‎‎‎‎‎A retired Director in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service and former Administrator General and Public Trustee of the state, Barr. (Mrs.) Ima Bassey Esin, has called on elected representatives at all levels of government to remain connected to the people they represent and ensure that the dividends of governance reach the grassroots.‎‎Barr. Esin made… Continue reading Legal Luminary,  Commends Gov. Umo Eno, Calls for Stronger Grassroots Representation

Aviation

NiMet Launches  Strategic Plan For  2026 – 2030

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2026–2030,  a major milestone in its drive to strengthen performance, service delivery and climate resilience across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Director-General/CEO and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Charles Anosike,  said that the new plan reflects NiMet’s long-standing… Continue reading NiMet Launches  Strategic Plan For  2026 – 2030

Security

Defence Ministry Pledges to  Enhance Support for NAVY, Strengthen  Military Collaboration

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. A statement says Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended… Continue reading Defence Ministry Pledges to  Enhance Support for NAVY, Strengthen  Military Collaboration