The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted the first batch of Nigerian troops deploying under the NIGCOY 5 ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming its critical role in providing strategic air mobility for the Armed Forces of Nigeria and supporting the country’s commitment to regional peace and security. The contingent, comprising 86 personnel—12 officers and 74 soldiers—departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a NAF C-130 aircraft bound for Guinea-Bissau. The remaining members of the contingent are expected to be deployed in a subsequent airlift. Before departure, the troops were formally seen off at the Nigerian…
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The Federal Government has flagged off the state-level Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder distribution programme in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with the free distribution of cooking gas cylinders to households across the state’s eight local government areas. The initiative is being implemented under the Decade of Gas National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme (NGLPP), a flagship intervention designed to expand access to clean, affordable cooking energy and improve the socio-economic well-being of Nigerians. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme as a key Federal Government initiative…
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), pledging to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s admissions system and strengthen public confidence in the Board. Aina succeeds Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure ended after 10 years of leading the nation’s examination body. Speaking during his inauguration at the JAMB headquarters in Abuja, the new Registrar reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to combating examination malpractice, stressing that every admission secured through fraudulent means denies a deserving candidate the opportunity to gain admission on merit. He pledged to leverage technology to improve…
The Zamfara State Community-Based Child Protection Structures (CBCPS) has launched a statewide school sensitisation campaign to educate and protect adolescent girls against child sexual abuse, exploitation, and other social vices that threaten their education, safety, and overall well-being. The campaign commenced at Sarkin Kudu Government Girls’ School in Gusau as part of efforts by the Zamfara State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, with support from UNICEF, to strengthen child protection across the state. The advocacy programme brought together education stakeholders, child protection advocates, and students to equip adolescent girls with the knowledge and skills to identify abuse, protect…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, has commissioned the SG Hassan Fitness Hub following the successful conclusion of an Inter-Agency Games aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork and stronger collaboration among security agencies in Kaduna State. The sporting event, held on July 23, 2026, featured football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, bringing together personnel from the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, said the fitness hub was established to encourage regular exercise, recreation and…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, for conspiracy and the illegal mining and exportation of solid minerals. The duo was convicted by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, after pleading guilty to a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and the unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources without lawful authority. According to the EFCC, the defendants conspired to unlawfully export mica products, copper-bearing, and lithium-bearing mineral resources from Nigeria without the approval of the…
The Kano State Government has taken another major step towards the rehabilitation and modernization of the Jakara–Wasai Dam under the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project by hosting a Dam Safety Review Panel of Experts for a technical assessment of the proposed intervention. The technical mission enabled the panel to conduct a comprehensive field assessment of the dam, review the proposed engineering designs, and evaluate the state’s readiness for the implementation of the rehabilitation project approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. During the visit, the Kano SPIN Project Implementation Unit presented its rehabilitation strategy, which includes dam safety…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate extension of the Arterial Road S1 project under construction in Kaura District, Abuja, to connect directly with Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way). Wike gave the directive on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing 2.4-kilometre road project, which is expected to be completed by December 2026. Speaking with journalists after the inspection, the minister said extending the road corridor would improve connectivity within Kaura District, ease movement, and stimulate socio-economic development in the area. “The first segment of this road involved building the…
The Kano State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme has commenced a capacity-building training for selected landless youth and women beneficiaries under its International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) component, aimed at promoting inclusive agricultural development, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-smart farming practices. Declaring the training open, the State Project Coordinator (SPC) of the SAPZ Programme reaffirmed the programme’s commitment to empowering young people and women through skills development and sustainable agricultural interventions. The SPC welcomed the management and staff of Audu Bako College of Agriculture, resource persons, SAPZ technical staff, and other stakeholders, while appreciating the Kano State Government, the…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the constitution of a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to coordinate the successful hosting of the 2026 Nigeria Rights of Workers’ Summit. The approval was contained in a statement issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Alhaji Malami Shekare, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the summit is scheduled to hold on August 6, 2026, at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi. The Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Malami Shekare, will chair the committee, while the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Kebbi State Ministry of Justice,…
Sani Dutsinma The Special Assistant to the Kebbi State Governor on New Media, Abuzaidu Abubakar Yari, has empowered 250 women and youths in his immediate community with ₦10,000 each to support their businesses and improve their livelihoods. Speaking at the flag-off of the distribution exercise in the Makera/Illela area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, the State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Chika, disclosed that the intervention expanded significantly after donations from philanthropists increased the total fund to ₦6.9 million. According to the commissioner, his contribution enabled an additional 200 beneficiaries to be included in the programme, while the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the implementation of additional guidelines issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance to operationalise fiscal incentives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. The new measures, aimed at promoting cleaner energy alternatives and accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation, provide exemptions from Import Duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for the importation of specified environmentally friendly and gas-powered vehicles, equipment, and components. According to a statement issued on Friday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the approved categories eligible for the…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has described the Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation (IDERA) as a critical legal and commercial instrument that supports aircraft financing, operational efficiency, and Nigeria’s economic development. Capt. Najomo made the remarks through the Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary of the NCAA, Barr. Mary Tufano-Eche, at the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) Aviation Law Committee’s bi-monthly session held in Lagos. The session, themed “Aircraft Registration and Registrable Interests in Nigeria: All You Need to Know,” focused on Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has commenced a two-day technical meeting to validate its revised 2026 Operational Guidelines as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare governance and improve service delivery under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Kano First Agenda. The meeting, held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) of Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital in Kano, brought together departmental directors, heads of units, and technical staff to review the Agency’s operational framework in line with emerging healthcare priorities, national standards, and global best practices. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, the…
The National Library of Nigeria has activated its newly subscribed Taylor & Francis database as part of efforts to enhance access to digital research resources and strengthen the capacity of its workforce. The database was officially activated on Thursday during a training session for staff, coordinated by Havilah Merchants Limited. The training was facilitated by Ms. Anjuli Gupta, who provided participants with practical guidance on the effective use of the Taylor & Francis platform. She demonstrated how to navigate the database using the Google Chrome web browser to access a wide range of electronic journals and e-books. The initiative forms…
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a four-day strategic retreat for its members and management staff in Kaduna State, aimed at promoting legislative inclusiveness and strengthening good governance. The retreat, which began on Thursday, is organised by the Assembly in collaboration with SAHL Human Resource and is designed to enhance the capacity of lawmakers and legislative staff for improved service delivery. In a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, said the retreat underscores the Assembly’s commitment to building a more effective, transparent, and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four individuals before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged money laundering scheme involving $5,296,691. The defendants—Bamidele Ayodele Emmanuel, Abdullah Oriyomi, Garuba Fathiat Funmilayo, and Gbenro Victor Ademola—were arraigned on Wednesday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC before Justice F. N. Ogazi. They were separately charged on two counts each bordering on money laundering, contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to one of the charges, Bamidele Ayodele Emmanuel allegedly retained $826,691 in his Wema Bank account between…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing an end to the committee’s operations after more than two decades. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, all matters relating to the activities of the dissolved committee will henceforth be coordinated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. The committee was established in 2000 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Fresh details emerged on Wednesday in the House of Representatives’ investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, admitted that her office failed to carry out adequate due diligence before granting key approvals to the purported agency, The PUNCH reports. Also, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation blamed one of its officials for diverting an official letter that allegedly helped sustain the scheme. The ongoing probe centres on allegations that Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the PFIPC, secured official…
The Acting Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS), Kano, Dr. Ali Tamasi Mu’az, has appealed to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to provide a solar mini-grid for the institution to improve electricity supply and support teaching, learning and administrative activities. Dr. Tamasi made the request during a working visit to the Managing Director of the REA, Alhaji Abba Abubakar Aliyu, in Abuja. He said the proposed solar mini-grid would complement the efforts of the Kano State Government in addressing the College’s growing energy needs and ensuring a more reliable power supply. The Acting Provost commended…