Category: #Governance
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NIGERIA’S NSCDC ADVOCATES FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF FEMALE JOURNALISTS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced proactive measures to prioritize the safety of female journalists across Nigeria. During a key workshop in Uganda focused on “Monitoring and Reporting on the Safety of Journalists in Africa with a Focus on Gender,” NSCDC’s FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, outlined plans to enhance protective mechanisms…
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NIGERIAN SENATE APPROVES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S N1.15 TRILLION DOMESTIC LOAN FOR 2025 BUDGET DEFICIT
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday greenlit President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. This approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, led by Vice Chairman Sen. Manu Haruna, presented a detailed report outlining the need for the…
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NIGERIA PASSES TOUGH NEW LAW: 14 YEARS JAIL FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has hailed the passage of a groundbreaking law that prescribes a 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in educational institutions, marking a major step toward protecting students’ rights and dignity. Mr. Sani-Saidu Muhammad, Programme Officer of the Male Feminist Network Project, praised the law as a strong…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES N500 MILLION OUNJE EKO FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
The Lagos State government has officially launched the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, a massive N500 million initiative aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local farmers. The programme offers a 25% subsidy on poultry and fish feeds, as part of efforts to stabilize food supply and curb inflation ahead of the festive season. Commissioner…
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LAGOS PORTS BUZZING WITH 20 SHIPS UNLOADING ESSENTIAL GOODS
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that 20 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and food items at Lagos ports including Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki. Cargo ranges from frozen fish and petrol to bulk sugar, fertilizers like urea, and construction materials such as gypsum. Additionally, two ships carrying bulk wheat and containers have arrived…
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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DENIES ENTRY TO 332 MIGRANTS AT SEME BORDER, URGES COLLABORATIVE FIGHT AGAINST SMUGGLING
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has stopped 332 migrants from entering through the Seme Border for lacking valid travel documents, revealed Comptroller General Mrs. Kemi Nandap during a one-day stakeholders’ sensitization in Abuja. The event focused on evolving migrant smuggling patterns and coordinated national responses. Nandap highlighted recent achievements including enhanced legal frameworks, expanded officer…
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NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION WARNS AKWA IBOM SCHOOLS AGAINST PIRATED BOOK SALES
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has strongly warned school authorities in Akwa Ibom against the illegal production and sale of pirated books. Mrs Cornelia Ibanga, Akwa Ibom Coordinator for NCC, emphasized during a tour of school bookshops in Uyo that some schools are compromising standards by patronizing pirates instead of credible publishers. She cautioned that…
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NIGERIA TAKES STRONG STEP WITH 15% TAX ON IMPORTED PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL REFINING
Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has praised the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% import tax on petrol and diesel, calling it a move that will grow the economy, promote local production, and create jobs for youth. ECCIMA President Sir Odeiga Jideonwo highlighted the negative impact of excessive importation on…
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NASARAWA GOVT CALLS FOR CALM, VOWS DECISIVE ACTION AFTER ATTACKS IN KEANA AND LAFIA
The Nasarawa State Government has urged residents to remain calm amid recent violent attacks in areas like Sarkin Noma community in Keana and Lafia. The government, through Senior Special Assistant Peter Ahemba, condemned the midnight assault on peaceful communities and assured decisive action against perpetrators. Security agencies have been directed to apprehend and prosecute those…
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FG TO RENOVATE AND MODERNIZE SECURITY TRAINING FACILITIES, MBAH LEADS COMMITTEE
Peter Mbah, Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) Ad Hoc Committee, says the Federal Government is committed to renovating and equipping Nigeria’s police and security training institutions. The committee is on a one-month mission to assess the state of these facilities, including Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) training schools, to draft a…
