AGRICULTURE · POLITICS

AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar

By Janet Otieno The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in collaboration with the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF), will host the AGriDI Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop from 27–29 August 2025 at Sheraton Hotel, Dakar, Senegal. The workshop marks a pivotal stage in the Accelerating Inclusive Green… Continue reading AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar

Transportation

FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy

By Ada Nkong ..........Builds bus terminals, CNG station in Six Geopolitical zones in Nigeria The Federal government says it will build bus terminals and CNG stations in the Six Geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali revealed this when he met with members of the Abuja Transport and Aviation… Continue reading FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy

Aviation

NAMA Moves to Reinforce Nigerian Airspace Security Through Audit

By Ada Nkong As part of preparations for ICAO Audit and additional NCAA certification, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced a comprehensive audit of the entire Kano Flight Information Region (FIR), also known as the Nigerian airspace. A statement signed by Abdullahi Musa Director Public Affairs and Consumer Relations says the exercise which… Continue reading NAMA Moves to Reinforce Nigerian Airspace Security Through Audit

Security

Badaru Brokers Czech Republic Strategic Defence Partnership

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru  has expressed optimism that Nigeria and Czech Republic will develop a mutually beneficial bilateral relationship. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for director information says the minister said this when he received a high-level Czech delegation led by the Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Radka Konderlova.… Continue reading Badaru Brokers Czech Republic Strategic Defence Partnership

Aviation

(Videos) NCAA Bans Airplane Mode on flights, Vows Strict Enforcement

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Civil aviation authority has bannedthe use of airplane mode on phones during takeoff and landing onboard all aircraft.The Director General NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo made this known at a stakeholders security conference organized by the authority in Abuja.

POLITICS

WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063

By Ada Nkong In a bid to contribute to Africa's transformation, former Imo State First Lady, and founder of the non-governmental organisation, the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, Dr. (Mrs.) Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, has inaugurated a technical committee on the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in… Continue reading WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063

Security

Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

By Ada Nkong After 22 years of active service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has retired from the Federal Civil Service . A statement signed by Patience Ituke describes it as "twenty-two (22) years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria". According to Ituke,Amb.… Continue reading Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

ECONOMY

Nigeria’s Economic Fusion For Growth Meeting: Okonjo Iweala Calls for Accelerated Job Creation

By Bola Bakare Economic fusion for growth.L-R HM (FMITI) Jumoke Oduwole. WTO Okonjo Iweala. HM (FMF&CME) Wale Edun. HMS (FMF) Doris Uzoka Anite and SSA (Presidency) Sayande Okoli. In a significant step towards boosting Nigeria's economic prospects, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met today with the Honourable Minister of Finance… Continue reading Nigeria’s Economic Fusion For Growth Meeting: Okonjo Iweala Calls for Accelerated Job Creation

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

(Videos) Linda Brown, Hilda Bacci’s Mum Celebrates 50, Edgerley Old Girls Abuja Felicitates

By Ada Nkong In what has become the trademark of Edgerley Old Girls Association, Abuja Chapter, the CEO Calabar Pot and mother of Hilda Bacci of the Guinness book of records fame, Linda Brown was serenaded by her alumni who turned out in their numbers to celebrate with her as she marked her 50th birthday.… Continue reading (Videos) Linda Brown, Hilda Bacci’s Mum Celebrates 50, Edgerley Old Girls Abuja Felicitates