IGP Flags Off PPROs Training on Behavioural Change

Police officers and CLEEN Foundation officials at the SBCC training workshop for PPROs in Kaduna

IGP Flags Off PPROs Training on Behavioural Change

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police has launched a specialized capacity-building workshop for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) focused on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and Preventive Strategies Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The workshop in collaboration with CLEEN Foundation is part of the active efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to engender behavioural change in the Force. The northern cohort of the 3-day training, holding in […]

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Economy

NEPZA, Dangote Refinery Move to Cut Fuel Prices in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has pledged to implement the presidential directive aimed at reducing domestic fuel prices and boosting national energy security. The partnership includes the Presidential One-Stop-Shop Committee on the Sale of Crude in Naira and the Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by the committee to NEPZA’s Managing […]

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News

Tinubu Committed to Strong Democracy, Desires Vibrant Opposition Says Akpabio

By Sofiat Adenekan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to fostering a strong democratic environment, which includes a vibrant and effective opposition. Akpabio made this remark during the inauguration of the Arterial Road N20 Interchange Bridges in Abuja on Wednesday . Speaking on the recent internal challenges within the two main opposition parties—the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP)—Akpabio said President […]

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Featured

ECS: NSITF Set to Disburse N172.5m Compensation to Seven Employees

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), is set to disburse over N172 million compensation to seven employees of different Organisations who are beneficiaries of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme. The Managing Director, NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the financial support of the fund is robust enough "to provide the kind of support that will help cushion the effect of these unfortunate incidents […]

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Economy

Nigeria’s CBN Governor Calls for Resilient Institutions Amid Global Uncertainty

By Oluwakemi Kindness Institutions within the African continent has been tasked to embrace resilience as a core strategy to withstand global economic shocks and drive sustainable development. This is according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who said Africa must build institutions capable of navigating economic fragmentation, trade protectionism, and shifting geopolitical realities. “Resilience is not accidental. It is engineered through deliberate choices, strategic […]

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Featured

Rights Group Appeals to President Tinubu to Drop All Charges Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters

By Chinedu Echianu A Rights Group, Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withdraw all charges against some #EndBadGovernance protesters who are billed to appear in court today. The suspects consisting of Adaramoye Michael Lenin and ten other activists are expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja, for a treason trial as a result of their participation in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in […]

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Economy

Afreximbank Seeks Stronger Support for African DFIs

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Wednesday called on African governments to strengthen and protect the independence of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), noting their critical role in supporting the continent’s economic resilience and long-term growth. The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, made this call at the opening of the on-going 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja. Denya emphasized the need […]

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Vice President Shettima speaking at the Nigeria PPP Summit 2025, promoting private sector collaboration in infrastructure development.

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Economy

Nigeria Commits to Africa’s Future, Showcases $52B AFREXIM Support

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday declared its unwavering commitment to spearheading Africa’s development journey, pledging bold leadership, deeper collaboration, and decisive action to build a more resilient and prosperous continent. This is according to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Africa Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) held in Abuja, themed *“Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.” Shettima […]

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News

Nigerian Army Launches Manual Wargaming Drill to Sharpen Tactical Combat Skills

By Zainab Bakare ⁶ In a bold move to strengthen combat preparedness, the Nigerian Army has launched a week-long Manual Wargaming Workshop in Minna, designed to sharpen the tactical thinking and decision-making skills of field commanders. The exercise, codenamed Exercise MUNGAMA AIKI, is being conducted by the Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) at the Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya Manual Wargaming Centre. The initiative brings together commanders from […]

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