The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been re-elected to the Board of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) for a sixth consecutive term, further strengthening the country’s standing in global aviation security and travel document integrity. The re-election took place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, during the 31st ICAO-PKD Board Meeting held in Montreal, Canada. Nigeria’s delegation to the election was led by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap. The successful outcome reflects Nigeria’s sustained contributions to the PKD system, including shared implementation experiences, technical innovations, and leadership in Public Key…
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The Federal Government has unveiled a new approach to public communication, shifting from reliance on periodic press briefings to direct and structured engagement with service-delivery ministries to ensure Nigerians clearly understand ongoing reforms and their benefits. The new strategy was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a strategic visit to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday, as part of efforts to deepen the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Kano First: Gov Yusuf’s Vision for People-Centered Governance Speaking during the visit, Idris said effective governance is incomplete…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended his predecessor, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, for initiating landmark reforms and programmes that significantly advanced the development of Nigeria’s media landscape. The Minister gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration,” authored by the former Minister of Information. Legal Heavyweights Converge at BUK for JSC Aboki’s Book Launch Idris described two major achievements recorded during Lai Mohammed’s tenure as watershed moments in Nigeria’s media history. These include hosting the International Press Institute (IPI) World…
The Federal Government has vowed to take decisive action to halt years of waste and neglect following an inspection of the long-abandoned Government Printer facility in Abuja by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The inspection,revealed the deteriorating condition of the multi-billion-naira facility, prompting the Minister to describe its abandonment as unacceptable and inconsistent with the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to prudence, accountability, and optimal utilisation of public assets under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. KHAIRUN hosts 2024 Annual Readership Promotion Campaign The Minister recalled that the foundation stone for the Government Printer complex was…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, has concluded plans to establish a 230-hectare Agro-Industrial Hub (AIH) in Bagauda town, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State. The project is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening value chains, and enhancing agro-processing and export capacity in the state. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Knowledge Management and Communication Officer, Rabi Mustapha Sadiq, at the end of the SAPZ/IsDB Supervision Mission in Kano. The joint supervision mission commenced on December 14 and ended on…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered seized hard drugs dating back over three decades during a routine clearance and renovation exercise at one of its operational warehouses in Kano. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while addressing journalists during an inspection of the warehouse, which has been in use since the 1980s. Customs Recognises Excellence, Promotes 66 Senior Officers According to him, officers were clearing and renovating the facility when they discovered a locked cabinet that had been transferred from one generation of Customs officers to another, with no record of the key or its contents.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, recorded a total of 20 seizures of diverted transit containers between Q2 and Q4 of 2025, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦769,533,666. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano, describing the development as a strong validation of the Service’s enforcement strategy and the vigilance of its officers at critical interception points. Apapa NCS, APFFLON Partner to Combat Smuggling, Improve Trade According to him, the seizures involved containers unlawfully diverted from approved destinations to private warehouses and other unauthorised locations within the command. “This…
The Executive Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area, Dr Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has distributed motorcycles and uniforms to Vigilante members as part of measures to strengthen security across the local government. The chairman also presented motorcycles to NNPP ward chairmen across the ten (10) wards. He handed over a brand-new vehicle to the NNPP Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government, reinforcing logistical support for the party administration and grassroots coordination. Dr. Mani Gwarzo Receives Prestigious Nat’l Award for Grassroots Dev Speaking at the event, the NNPP Leader in Gwarzo Local Government, Alhaji Abdulqadir Ahmad Getso, expressed deep appreciation to Dr Mani…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria Dakar, Senegal — The African Vaccination Foundation (AFRIVAC) hosted a large-scale charity dinner at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, raising CFA 50 million to support vaccination programmes for children across Africa. The event brought together a wide range of private sector actors, international partners, policymakers, civil society leaders, and influential public figures, all united by a shared commitment to strengthening children’s health and vaccination systems on the continent. UNICEF Distributes Hygiene Kits, Vaccinates Children in Gombe IDP Camp Speaking at the event, members of AFRIVAC’s Board of Directors emphasized the urgent need for Africa to reduce its…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16, 2025, ending speculation about the confirmation of Engineer Ramat to serve as the chairman of the Commission. The new Board, which assumes office from December 1, 2025, includes seasoned professionals and experts tasked with deepening reforms and consolidating ongoing transformation in Nigeria’s power sector under the Electricity Act, 2023. Key Appointments Dr. Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni — Chairman Dr. Oseni, a former Commissioner and Vice Chairman since 2017, assumes the Chairmanship and will…