Security Watch
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has charged newly promoted Major Generals to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against terrorism and banditry. He noted that their promotion to the enviable rank of Major General is a clear indication of the reward for hard work in the Armed Forces. Speaking at…
21 Sep
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has charged the graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy to imbibe lessons learnt from their training and get set to face a complex operational environment. He gave the charge yesterday, as the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the Regimental Dinner Night in…
19 Sep
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has tasked graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to be ready to meet the high expectations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by bracing up to play their part in resolving contemporary security challenges. He also enjoined the cadets to be…
23 Aug
The United States government on Friday said that it was not planning the establishment of any military base in Nigeria. Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Ekman, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), West Africa Coordination Element Lead, Department of Defence, made this known during a media roundtable with select journalists in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
23 Aug
The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) and the Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) have condemned the abduction and murder of Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, the Emir of Gobir. They urged governors in the northern region to fulfil their responsibilities and called on the federal government to develop new strategies to secure lives and property. President…
23 Aug
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, has urged Border Commanders to up their ante and beef up security at gateways. The Immigration boss who met with Comptrollers of Border Commands and Commanders at the Service Headquarters, Abuja, had expressed displeasure over the high level of unmanned areas in all Nigerian borders.…
22 Aug
The Federal Government, on Thursday, banned mining activities after bandits shot and killed 12 miners at Unguwar Magro Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The government also pledged to get justice for the victims. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said that no form of mining will be allowed to…
20 Aug
An Islamic cleric, Sheik Abdulrahman Azzamfari, on Tuesday accused Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, of failing to effectively respond to the persistent threat of armed banditry, leaving innocent civilians to bear the brunt of the devastating consequences. Azzamfari drew a stark comparison between the current administration's approach and that of the previous governor, Bello Matawalle,…
12 Aug
The Nigeria Police High Command today hosted a historic Youth Summit at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, where it engaged young people drawn from the six geo-political zones on the need to shun violence. The event, which commemorated the United Nations International Youth Day, signifies the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to enhancing…
31 Jul
Foreign participation in the Nigerian stock market dropped by 31 per cent in the past 10 years, highlighting the negative impact of the currency crisis on the market.
31 Jul
Seplat Energy Plc, an independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), has reported a 461 per cent increase in profit before tax (PBT).
31 Jul
Following losses suffered by many blue-chip stocks, transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued on a downturn yesterday, as market capitalisation declined further by N170 billion.
30 May
A cybersecurity solutions provider, Sophos, said the biggest challenge facing managed service providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest
17 hours ago
Shipping agents have called for a refund of the N4.98 million spent on hiring private boats to facilitate pilot operations at Onne Port in Rivers State, following the inadequacy of tugboats and pilot cutters for vessel mobility.
18 hours ago
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have emphasised the urgent need for government intervention to stabilise the sector amidst a significant decline in import activities.
18 hours ago
Bankit Africa, a Pan-African Fintech company, has announced its official launch in Nigeria, introducing a mobile banking app that is set to transform the financial services landscape.
18 hours ago
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on waterways transport users to avoid substandard and poorly maintained boats. The authority also urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to improve safety and security across the nation’s waterways.
19 hours ago
The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) has stressed the need for government partnership on legal reforms and policy directions to ensure the longevity and profitability of businesses.
19 hours ago
Chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, said the proposed value-added tax (VAT) reforms will reduce some of the current burdens on businesses, promote competitiveness and equity, support business growth
19 hours ago
Amid worry over the delay of operations two years after obtaining the Fifth-Generation (5G) network licence, Mafab Communications said that it is making steady progress on its plan.
20 hours ago
The negative impact of the currency crisis on the stock market has continued to impact foreign investors’ apathy for stocks as participation from domestic investors accounts for 84 per cent of transactions at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) this year.
20 hours ago
NSIA Insurance Limited has donated chairs, tables and back-to-school items to Government College, Victoria Island.Some items donated include chairs, tables and back-to-school items.
20 hours ago
The Federal Government has made provision of N1.99 billion to fuel State House generators next year, details of the 2025 budget proposal have revealed.The amount is the highest allocation for the spending item.