30 h. ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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40 h. ago Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG

Senator Ali Ndume argues that Nigeria should reduce spending on areas that do not significantly benefit the majority of citizens and focus instead on ensuring public safety. The post Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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45 h. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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50 h. ago ‘Army Will No Longer Tolerate Misconduct Triggering Violence’, Says Brigade Commander

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing cases of insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring that security forces will henceforth be more decisive in responding to actions and misconduct that instigate crises. Brigadier Uwa warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable […]

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54 h. ago Southern govs, traditional rulers meet, discuss security of region

Approve zonal security fund • Pass vote of confidence in Tinubu AMIDST rising security concerns in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Traditional Rulers Council (SNTR) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. The governors’ […]

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3 d. ago Owerri, Enugu, Yola, Ilorin Airports Cleared For Night Operations, Says Airspace Agency

The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has approved four airports; Owerri, Enugu, Yola and Ilorin airports, to operate till 10 pm. The approval came after the calls by stakeholders to increase the time for flight operations at other airports other than Abuja and Lagos airports. Director General NAMA, Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk disclosed this at […]

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1 week ago Alleged N4.6bn arms scam: How ONSA’s security funds were diverted to sponsor pilgrimage, PDP rallies — EFCC witness

A detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kazeem Yusuf, on Tuesday told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the sum of N4.6 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), meant for the supply of security equipment, was diverted to sponsor pilgrimage to Makkah, the 2015 […]

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2 w. ago Moves to convert Maritime Academy to varsity threaten security, funding — Governing council

Akinola expressed fears that the creation of a University of Maritime Studies would dilute the Academy’s regimented cadet training system, which he described as

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Reps flag off probe of border security operations, funding

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday flagged off the investigation into the utilisation of budgetary allocations approved for security agencies manning...

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2 w. ago Three Nigerian EdTech startups secure N7m in seed funding to scale AI, peer

Three Nigerian education technology (EdTech) startups have secured a combined N7 million in seed funding from the non-governmental organisation Women read more Three Nigerian EdTech startups secure N7m in seed funding to scale AI, peer-learning platforms

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2 w. ago LCFE, PenCom explore strategies for pension fund investments in gold

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), in collaboration with the National Pension Commission (PenCom), hosted a landmark forum over read more LCFE, PenCom explore strategies for pension fund investments in gold-backed securities

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2 w. ago Commodities Exchange, PenCom Partner On Pension Fund Investments In Gold

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), in collaboration with the National Pension Commission (PenCom), explored strategies for expanding investment opportunities in gold-backed securities through Nigeria’s commodities exchanges. The organisations hosted a landmark forum at the weekend. The event comes in the wake of the revised Regulation on Investment of Pension Fund Assets, issued by […]

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2 w. ago Federal Govt Secures €21m German Funding For Clean Energy Transition

The federal government has secured a financial boost from Germany to advance its energy transition agenda, with a combined funding commitment of €21 million to strengthen renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and private sector participation. The announcement was made during the Working Group on Power, Energy and Climate meeting held on November 3, 2025, in […]

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3 w. ago We’ll Ensure Probity In Use Of Security Intervention Funds – Reps

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, probity in the utilisation of all security intervention funds in the country. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen made the commitment while inaugurating the House Ad-hoc Committee on the expenditure of all intervention funds on security, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday. The Green Chamber […]

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3 w. ago Reps flag off probe into security intervention funds from 2020 to date

The House of Representatives on Thursday commenced an investigation into all security intervention funds disbursed by former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu from 2020 to date.

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3 w. ago Backbone Says It Has Secured Funding For 500,000bpd Refinery In Ondo

Following the successful execution of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (BINL) and the Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), for the construction of a 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery and the development of a 1,471-hectare Sunshine Free Trade Zone in the Ilaje area of Ondo State in […]

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4 w. ago UK, partners renew support for women’s role in peacebuilding in northwest Nigeria 

The British High Commission, through the UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF), in partnership with Global Rights, The Kukah Center and read more UK, partners renew support for women’s role in peacebuilding in northwest Nigeria 

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