6 h. ago COAS commissions development projects at Lagbaja cantoment, Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos...

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8 h. ago COAS Shaibu Commissions Development Projects At Lagbaja Cantonment In Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State, aimed at enhancing the welfare of personnel and operational readiness of the Nigerian Army. The commissioned projects included a refurbished basketball court sponsored by First Bank, […]

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28 h. ago COAS Shaibu decorates acting Army spokesperson with colonel rank

COAS recognised her dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army...

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36 h. ago Nigeria, India Advance Defence Partnership As Indian Defence Adviser Visits COAS Shaibu

  The strategic defence partnership between Nigeria and India received a significant boost on on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, when the Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed […]

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67 h. ago Lagos unveils landmark asset securitisation drive to bridge N20trn infrastructure gap

Lagos State is set to introduce one of Africa’s most ambitious sub-national financing initiatives, deploying an asset securitisation model that could transform how governments raise capital for development.  In an interview, the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed that the strategy represents a fundamental shift in how the state plans to mobilise […]

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3 d. ago Why you must face reality about Nigeria’s job market, Senate Leader tells fresh graduates

Senate Leader and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged fresh graduates to, as a matter of priority, embrace digital skills and explore opportunities offered by the digital space to navigate the labour market and contribute meaningfully to the global economy. He also advised the government and private […]

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7 d. ago Okpebholo Affirms Edo Readiness To Host NDDC Sports Festival

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has affirmed the readiness of the state to host the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, scheduled for February 2026. He made this commitment yesterday when the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Benin City. Okpebholo, who […]

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8 d. ago NDDC provides free medical outreach for over 8,000 in Calabar

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with medical professionals and stakeholders, has concluded a free medical outreach in Calabar held between November 24 to 28. The event took place at the Women and Children Hospital on Murtala Mohammed highway and provided a wide range of free specialist healthcare services to underserved residents. During […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria Featured for the Second Time in 2025 in the develoPPP Ventures Funding Programme – Catalysing Africa’s Next Wave of High

After backing over 100+ start-ups across Africa, the develoPPP Ventures programme—commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and read more Nigeria Featured for the Second Time in 2025 in the develoPPP Ventures Funding Programme – Catalysing Africa’s Next Wave of High-Growth Start-ups

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1 week ago Kwara reaffirms commitment to digital innovations at climate finance workshop

Ndanusa Usman Shehu, the Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, has reaffirmed the present administration’s commitment to digital innovation. Speaking read more Kwara reaffirms commitment to digital innovations at climate finance workshop

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1 week ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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1 week ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to partnership for conducive environmental atmosphere

Bauchi State Government has reiterated its commitment to continue partnering with relevant agencies and international developmental partners in ensuring a conducive atmosphere for environmental development for economic growth and development. The assertion was made by the State Commissioner of Housing and Environment, Rt Hon Danlami Ahmed Kawule, while speaking at the opening of a 2-day […]

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1 week ago We Aim To Build A Sports Sector Reflective Of Nigeria’s Greatness – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed the commission’s commitment to developing a sports sector that reflects Nigeria’s greatness, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Olapade shared this vision during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2nd National Council of Sports (NCS) in Calabar, Cross River […]

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2 w. ago Police Initiate Special Security Measures Around Schools, Churches In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has introduced special security measures to ensure adequate protection of schools and churches in the state. In line with this development, LEADERSHIP gathered that the state commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to intensify their ongoing security patrols, reinforce […]

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2 w. ago Commission, Others Take Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign To Ondo

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its landmark sickle cell awareness campaign to Ondo State, as part of its renewed efforts to address the prevalence of the disease across the Niger Delta region. The outreach, organised in collaboration with the Ebiere Women Foundation, Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), and the Beyond Sickle […]

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2 w. ago Publish Niger Delta Commission’s Forensic Audit Report, Court Orders Tinubu

Justice Gladys Olotu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Tinubu to make public the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report, which was submitted to the federal government on September 2, 2021. Justice Olotu also ordered the president to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of […]

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2 w. ago Kwara, Niger Attacks Setback To Peace, Stability In North Central – NCDC

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has expressed sadness over the recent attacks in Kwara and Niger states, saying the incidents are major setbacks to peace and stability in the region. The commission in a statement by the executive director, corporate services, Mr. James Uloko, in Lafia yesterday described the attacks as highly disturbing and […]

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2 w. ago Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged officers and soldiers of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, to read more Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

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2 w. ago Renewed Attacks: COAS Charges Troops To Sustain Vigilance, Aggressive Posture

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) to sustain vigilance, avoid complacency, and maintain aggressive posture in ongoing operations against terrorists in the North-East. General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East Operation HADIN KAI (JTF […]

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