POLITICS

Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

By Ada Nkong On Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and France drilled down the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month in Paris, with concrete commitments by France to upgrade the laboratory, provide advanced technological equipment, and fund the exploration of geological data of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development,… Continue reading Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

Security

Nigeria, EU to Elevate Defence and Security Collaboration- Badaru

The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar  says there is need to work deeply on our security and defence collaboration and relationship. He stated this when Mr Casmin Dirban, the Director Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussel paid him a courtesy visit in Ship House ,Abuja .… Continue reading Nigeria, EU to Elevate Defence and Security Collaboration- Badaru

Aviation

Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological Agency,NiMet has refuted claims that all elements of the January 28th 2025 agreement between the agency and the unions have been left unattended. In a letter signed by Nasiru Sani , Director Human Resource Management and Administration, on behalf of the Director General, NiMet says it has liaised with… Continue reading Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

ECONOMY

US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake

By Ada Nkong The Minister of solid minerals development Dr. Dele Alake says the prevailing barrage of tariffs initiated by the United States of America may well be a blessing in disguise for African countries. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori special assistant media to the Minister says  Alake made this remark at the… Continue reading US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake

TRAVELS

Nigeria is Investor-friendly- Abike Dabiri-Erewa

By Ada Nkong Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured Nigerians living abroad that the country is blessed with an investor-friendly environment, and urged them to continue to invest in the country. A statement signed by Abdul-Rahman Balogun director media, public relations and protocols says she gave the reassurance while reacting to… Continue reading Nigeria is Investor-friendly- Abike Dabiri-Erewa

POLITICS

Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

…Praises  counter terrorism experience of Parkistan as cost effective and worthy of emulation …. The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities through strategic collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A statement signed by Sani Datti for the director information and public… Continue reading Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

Transportation

Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, , has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji, fondly known as "Kongo", who was kidnapped and died in the hands of his captors in Abuja. In a condolence message personally signed by him, Oyetola, who is also… Continue reading Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive

Transportation

Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN

By Ada Nkong The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria has condemned assault and harassment of female drivers. In a statement signed by Ambassador Eunice Oghale,Founder/President ,it says the Female Drivers Association of Nigeria (FEDAN) are outraged and deeply disturbed by the recent r of assault and harassment perpetrated against one of our members near the… Continue reading Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN

Transportation

FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours

By Ada Nkong                                 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of services on the Warri-Itakpe rail line for 72 hours. A statement signed by the PRO Henrietta Eregare says the disruption which happened on Tuesday April 9 is due to multiple technical issues involving a train engine failure. She says the disruption… Continue reading FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours