Ny Ada Nkong CAPTIONMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola addressing the IMO General Assembly in London on Friday. Nigeria has been elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. This was contained in a statement on Friday, by Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser to… Continue reading ,Oyetola Leads Nigeria Back Into IMO Council After 14 Years Absence
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Victor Attah Airport Attains International Status
By Ada Nkong The Federal government has officially designated the Victor Attah Airport Uyo, Akwa Ibom an international airport. Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo made this known during a meeting with Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno at his office in Abuja. The new status will enable the airport receive and… Continue reading Victor Attah Airport Attains International Status
Richard Pheelangwa Assumes Duty as Perm. Sec.Ministry of Defence
By Ada Nkong …Describes his new assignment as an honour, a responsibility and a call to strengthen Nigeria's Defence architecture. The New Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence,Mr Richard Pheelangwa has described his assignment in the ministry as an honour, a responsibility and a call to strengthen Nigeria's Defence architecture. The Perm. Sec. stated this when… Continue reading Richard Pheelangwa Assumes Duty as Perm. Sec.Ministry of Defence
Hon.Godwin Offiono Defects to APC
By Ada Nkong Member representing Ogoja/Iyala federal constituency of Cross Rivers state, Godwin Offiono has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. In a letter read by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, at plenary, the lawmaker, attributed his defection to the internal party crisis in his former party. According to him,… Continue reading Hon.Godwin Offiono Defects to APC
16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Zone D has urged state governments in the North Central as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to set up dedicated funding for Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and survivor services, especially shelters and psychosocial support. The call came Monday, as… Continue reading 16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention
China Reassures Support For Nigeria’s Port Modernisation, Automation Projects
Ada Nkong As Nigeria and China deepen Diplomatic ties, the government of the People's Republic of China has pledged to support Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports through strong technical and diplomatic push . This was contained in a statement, signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine… Continue reading China Reassures Support For Nigeria’s Port Modernisation, Automation Projects
Minister of Women Affairs Calls for Decisive Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare Imaani Ibrahim says Nigeria has made reasonable progress in the fight to end violence against women and girls. The Minister made the remark during a joint press briefing to flag off activities to mark the 2025 16 days activism to end violence against women… Continue reading Minister of Women Affairs Calls for Decisive Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional Conference
By Ada Nkong Nigeria is billed to host the prestigious ACI Africa's Acrobatics Regional Conference and Exhibition next September, 2026.and the visit by the ACI-Africa delegation was primarily aimed at assessing the nation’s level of preparedness for the continental event. In furtherance of this, Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo Aviation receives a… Continue reading Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional Conference
CSF National Summit: Stakeholders Task Opposition on Policy Direction Manifesto
By Ada Nkong. The need for political parties to move away from money politics towards ideologies has been emphasized. Engr. Daniel Gambo stressed this during his welcome address at the National Summit Organized by the Community Structure Foundation for Good Governance in Abuja. The theme of the summit is 'Saving Nigeria's Democracy: Halting Authoritarian Drift… Continue reading CSF National Summit: Stakeholders Task Opposition on Policy Direction Manifesto
