TRAVELS

National Diaspora Day 2025: FG Launches Home and Abroad Housing Platform

By Ada Nkong The FG says it will address the challenges facing NiDCOM diaspora engagement so as to harvest maximally the benefits of migration.President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume made the remark during the 2025 National Diaspora Day at the banquet hall of… Continue reading National Diaspora Day 2025: FG Launches Home and Abroad Housing Platform

ACCIDENTS

NSIB, FRSC  Collaborate to Strengthen Transport Safety

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public relations and family safety says the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies aims to… Continue reading NSIB, FRSC  Collaborate to Strengthen Transport Safety

Security

Ministry of Defence Integrates Environmental Sustainability in Armed Forces School Curriculum

By Ada Nkong In a bid to  enhance national climate responsibility and reform youth education, the Ministry of Defence has announced that environmental sustainability will now be integrated into the curriculum of all Armed Forces Primary and Secondary Schools across the country. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director information and public relations says… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Integrates Environmental Sustainability in Armed Forces School Curriculum

POLITICS

Breaking News: Yilwarda Emerges APC National Chairman

By Ada Nkong The Humanitarian Affairs minister, Yilwatda, has emerged APC National Chairman at the 14th NEC Meeting. Details later

HUMAN INTEREST

NiDCOM Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa as High Commission Demands Thorough Investigation

By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the killing of two Nigerian Traders in South Africa by "unknown gunmen" as intolerable and senseless with a call to fish out the culprits. In a statement by the Commission's Spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, she said the Nigerian High Commission in South… Continue reading NiDCOM Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa as High Commission Demands Thorough Investigation

LEGISLATURE

Reps Move to Amend NiMet Act to Strengthen Service Delivery

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) today, has witnessed the conduct of a public hearing on a bill sponsored by the former Chair of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade. The bill seeks amendments to the 2022 version of the Agency’s Establishment Act and seeks among other key issues,… Continue reading Reps Move to Amend NiMet Act to Strengthen Service Delivery

POLITICS

Akoko Edo APC Leaders Pass Vote of Confidence on Gov.Okpebholo

By Efosa Osadolor The Leaders of Akoko-Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed optimism that the party is destined for victory as we approach the 2027 Presidential Election. A statement by Julius Ajayi Chief press secretary to the council Chairman Akoko-Edo he Leaders disclosed this in an enlarged leadership meeting at the residence of the… Continue reading Akoko Edo APC Leaders Pass Vote of Confidence on Gov.Okpebholo

TRAVELS

NDD 2025: NidCOM to Launch Safe Housing Platform for Diaspora

By Ada Nkong As NiDCOM concludes plans for the 2025 National Diaspora Day, the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has unveiled plans to launch a housing platform tagged 'Home and Abroad'that will protect diasporas trying to build houses back home from fraud. The Chairman said the platform would have NiDCOM, First Bank and… Continue reading NDD 2025: NidCOM to Launch Safe Housing Platform for Diaspora

Transportation

NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)  says as part of its strategic vision, the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public… Continue reading NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments