Security

Defence Minister Badaru Receives New CDS , Service Chiefs

By Ada Nkong ….Harps on Unity, Leadership and Strategic Direction…. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  Tuesday, 28 October 2025, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the 3 Service Chiefs during their maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. A statement by Mati Ali… Continue reading Defence Minister Badaru Receives New CDS , Service Chiefs

ECONOMY

Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

By Ada Nkong Minister of solid minerals development,Dr Dele Alake has charged investors to increase their investment stakes in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, following positive reforms that promise higher returns. Speaking on the theme "Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share" at this year's China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake impressed his hosts with security reforms,… Continue reading Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

Aviation

NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is set to revolutionize urban climate monitoring across Nigeria with the recent donation of innovative IoT-powered LoRaWAN-enabled weather stations. A statement by the agency says this significant upgrade, a collaborative effort between Barani Design Technologies and the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted… Continue reading NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

Gender

FCT Commissioner Nigerian Girl Guides Association Tasks Guides on Skill Acquisition

By Ada Nkong The FCT Commissioner of the Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Mrs Comfort Taiwo has  urged Guides and Brownies in the FCT to "learn new skills, make friends and allow their light to shine" in preparation for the future. The Commissioner gave the charge at the state boot camp and enrollment ceremony held at… Continue reading FCT Commissioner Nigerian Girl Guides Association Tasks Guides on Skill Acquisition

Aviation

NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to combat poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. A statement from the authority says the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery… Continue reading NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

CAMPAIGNS

Media Experts Vow to  End Fake News, Restore Public Trust in Journalism

By Ada Nkong Media practitioners under the aegis of  Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News, FCT Chapter have highlighted the dangers of information and fake news. They spoke at the maiden edition of the Strategic Deliberations on Mitigating Fake News and Unethical Journalism, organised by the Association at National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Auditorium… Continue reading Media Experts Vow to  End Fake News, Restore Public Trust in Journalism

Transportation

FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

Transportation

Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s  commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media and publicity to the… Continue reading Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

Security

Strategic Defence: A Vital Tool For Sovereignty, Peace, And Socio-Economic Progress – Badaru

By Ada Nkong Strategic defence management has been identified as a crucial instrument for safeguarding national sovereignty, maintaining peace, and fostering socioeconomic development. The  Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  underscored the importance while delivering a lecture  at the National Defence Academy Course 33 in Abuja, he commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing security… Continue reading Strategic Defence: A Vital Tool For Sovereignty, Peace, And Socio-Economic Progress – Badaru