2 h. ago Inflation slowdown, naira rally strengthen investors’ confidence

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has paused its hawkish stance for the first time in over two years, due to a decrease in the inflation rate and the strengthening of the local currency against major currencies, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, made Read More

Economics

2 h. ago Osun crisis: Adeleke denies changing LG accounts signatories

The Osun State Government, on Wednesday, refuted claims that it was forcing career officers in local governments to change signatories to council accounts amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over local government control. The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement  in Osun, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, Read More

Politics

3 h. ago One army officer, villager hospitalised in A’Ibom communal clash

An Army officer and a villager have been hospitalised while several cars were set ablaze in the Ette community of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following a clash that erupted in the area on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the clash started following a misunderstanding between the Army officer and diesel thieves Read More

Science

5 h. ago Firm unveils ‘Miss Environment Akwa Ibom 2025’ to champion green advocacy

An environmental engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Kemsy Brownson Services Limited, Kemsy Brown, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of Miss Environment Akwa Ibom State 2025. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. The CEO said the project aims at promoting environmental Read More

Politics

5 h. ago Police train Jigawa officers in weapon handling, riot dispersal

The Jigawa State Police Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing the tactical skills of its officers. In a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said that on February 25, the 35 PMF Dutse launched an intensive local training program Read More

Events

7 h. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

Politics

8 h. ago Police present over N46m to families of slain officers in Kebbi

The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello Sani, presented cheques totalling ₦46,672,992.75 to 23 families of deceased police officers in the state on Wednesday. The financial assistance, provided under the Group Life Assurance, IGP Family Welfare, and Group Personal Accident Schemes, was delivered on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Read More

Events

8 h. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

Politics

9 h. ago NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities

Tribune Online NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, in Abuja on […] NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities Tribune Online

Events

9 h. ago Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

…Unveils environmental health policies President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, called for strong public and private sector collaboration to enhance policies read more Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

Politics

9 h. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

9 h. ago Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi

Delta State Police Command has commenced actions aimed at tackling high-level insecurity in the Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi-Uku Community

Events

9 h. ago Kwara unveils digital literacy, coding programme for 50 schools

Kwara State Government, on Tuesday, unveiled a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The programme was organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Ishola Kayode. In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Read More

Politics

10 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

Events

10 h. ago War against illegal migrants: Immigration arrests 376 illegal immigrants in Ogun

Tribune Online War against illegal migrants: Immigration arrests 376 illegal immigrants in Ogun   The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested 376 illegal immigrants in Ogun state, who are into fraudulent activities at different levels to swindle innocent Nigerians. They were arrested at their hideouts during a joint raid by officers of the service in the Ogun State Command and Zone A headquarters, in the suburbs of Lambe/Ajuwon Akute […] War against illegal migrants: Immigration arrests 376 illegal immigrants in Ogun Tribune Online

Events

11 h. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

11 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

Politics

11 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

Politics

12 h. ago Two officers killed as police thwart kidnap attempt in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Little Rayfield Road in Jos, the Plateau read more Two officers killed as police thwart kidnap attempt in Plateau

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