Category: News
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FRSC PROMOTES 3 OFFICERS, TASKS THEM WITH BIGGER ROAD SAFETY MISSION
Three senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps just stepped into top leadership roles — and the message from headquarters is clear: the spotlight is now on their performance. Kehinde Ayuba, David Ekpekpe and Caleb Yerima have been elevated to the rank of Corps Commander across the Kwara Zonal Command. The promotion moves them…
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AFRICAN EXCHANGES STORM DANGOTE REFINERY AHEAD OF IPO
Africa’s biggest capital market players are already sizing up the Dangote Refinery as momentum builds toward one of the most anticipated listings on the Nigerian Exchange Group. NGX Chairman Umaru Kwairanga led representatives from major African stock exchanges on a strategic tour of the refinery — a key step ahead of its planned Initial Public…
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AFRICA PRUDENTIAL’S BIG YEAR: REVENUE JUMPS 38% TO N7.19BN
Despite inflation, FX volatility and rising costs, Africa Prudential Plc just posted a strong 2025 performance—boosting revenue, profits and dividends while doubling down on digital innovation. The company announced at its 13th virtual AGM that revenue surged 38.35%, rising from N5.19bn in 2024 to N7.19bn in 2025. Profit After Tax also climbed sharply to N2.72bn,…
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PROCUREMENT REFORMS KEY TO NIGERIA’S GROWTH — BPP BOSS
Nigeria could unlock trillions in savings and rebuild public trust — if procurement rules are followed strictly. The Bureau of Public Procurement is pushing for stricter compliance and major reforms to transform government spending into real national development. At a capacity-building event in Lagos, BPP Director-General Dr Adedokun Adebowale told procurement officers to lead by…
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NAN, RISK MANAGERS TEAM UP TO FIGHT MISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA
A new alliance is forming to tackle fake news, poor risk planning and costly mistakes across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria are joining forces to boost risk awareness and curb misinformation nationwide. During a visit in Abuja, NAN’s Managing Director Ali M. Ali said the agency’s…
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POULTRY FARMERS PUT FG’S ‘MOORBETA’ CHICKEN ON TRIAL BEFORE FULL ADOPTION
Nigeria’s poultry farmers aren’t rushing into the new government-approved chicken breed—they want proof it can deliver profits first. The Lagos chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria says it will only embrace the Federal Government’s newly approved MoorBeta chicken breed if it proves to be highly productive and profitable. Chairman Mojeed Iyiola explained that while…
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ONDO BOOSTS FARMING DRIVE WITH 70 MOTORBIKES FOR EXTENSION AGENTS
Taking agriculture closer to the grassroots, Ondo is putting extension workers on wheels to reach farmers faster and grow food production. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rolled out 70 motorcycles to livestock extension officers under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Flagging off the distribution in…
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2027 ELECTIONS: FCT POLICE SOUND STRONG WARNING AGAINST VIOLENCE
With the 2027 polls approaching, the FCT Police are sending a clear message — no political ambition is worth bloodshed or chaos. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents—especially youths—to stay away from electoral violence and resist political inducement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a community engagement in Lugbe…
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FRSC SHAKES UP COMMAND: 162 OFFICERS REDEPLOYED, NEW SPOKESPERSON APPOINTED
The Federal Road Safety Corps is hitting the accelerator on road safety with a major high-command overhaul and fresh leadership in public communication. Malam Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has approved the redeployment of 162 senior officers to strengthen operations and improve road safety nationwide. New Zonal Commanders:ACM C.Z. Mathew…
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TROOPS STRIKE HARD: TERRORISTS NEUTRALISED, KIDNAP PLOTS THWARTED ACROSS NIGERIA
Nigerian troops are keeping communities safe—terrorists neutralized, kidnappers arrested, and stolen property recovered in major coordinated operations. In the last 24 hours, Nigerian Armed Forces scored big wins across multiple states. Borno: Troops of 202 Battalion eliminated two suspected terrorists near Yale Forest on the Aulari–Kawuri axis.Zamfara & Katsina: 1 Brigade Quick Response Force neutralized…
