Nigeria, Cuba Move to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba, with a strong focus on healthcare, trade, agriculture, education and tourism. He made the remarks in Abuja on TuDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
India Deepens Media Ties with Nigerian Journalists
By Zainab Bakare The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening engagement with Nigerian media professionals, describing the press as a vital pillar of democracy and accountability. The mission made this known during a free eye care camp organised for journalists in partnership with Skipper IQ Eye Hospital, where participants […]
Police Redeploy DIGs Nationwide, Launch “Handshake Patrol”
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. This he said is part of a major restructuring aimed at improving security coordination and operational efficiency. IGP Disu who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, during a conference […]
Labour Movement Mourns as Nigerian Delegate Dies at ILO Conference
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, Switzerland — The Nigerian labour movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. Adeleke died on Tuesday after a brief illness while participating […]
Nigeria Deepens Partnership with ISSA, Reaffirms Commitment to Social Security
By Chinedu Echianu Geneva, Switzerland – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through its collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The commitment was reiterated during a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour […]
NLC, TUC Threaten Nationwide Stay-at-Home Over Rising Insecurity
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to direct workers across the country to stay at home if the worsening insecurity in Nigeria continues unchecked, warning that workers can no longer be expected to risk their lives simply to earn a living. The […]
FG Abolishes Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement, commonly referred to as “terminal leave,” stating that the arrangement is not provided for in Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive is contained in a circular issued by […]
Nigeria Credit Rating Upgrade Boosts Reform Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B has renewed discussions on the country’s economic direction and what it means for ordinary citizens. The upgrade reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, although the country still remains below investment-grade status. To address these critical milestones, DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing […]
FCT Police Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has inaugurated a new Voluntary Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to enhance security operations and improve response to violent crime across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, while inaugrating the unit on Monday said the initiative marks another step […]
Experts Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s GMO Approval Procedures
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s biosafety regulatory system is facing renewed scrutiny following concerns over the registration of four genetically modified cotton varieties in March 2026 without approval from the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, raised the issue on Monday at a National Biosafety and Agroecology Conference in Abuja, saying the development […]