insecurity
20 Sep
As the insecurity situation in Nigeria continues to deteriorate, an expert in education policy analysis, Victoria Olohigocho Omachi, has raised alarm over the threat it poses to education access in the country. "Insecurity is a significant threat to education access in Nigeria, particularly in regions affected by conflict, insurgency, and banditry," Omachi said. According to…
19 Sep
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has cried out to the Federal Government, saying that Nigerians are suffocating in insecurity and hunger.
15 Sep
Imo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, has urged Nigerian women, especially mothers, to support efforts aimed at combating the prevailing security challenges in the country by instilling discipline and core moral values in their children. Dr. Ekomaru gave the advice at the Annual International Conference of Stand Up for Women Society (SWS), with the…
15 Sep
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Africa has urged the Federal Government to demonstrate the necessary political will to tackle Nigeria's worsening insecurity. It also advised the government to desist from stifling the media and responsible journalism with draconian policies. The organisation's West Africa Regional Director, Dr. Felix Oisamoje, gave the advice at a press briefing…
14 Sep
The Federal Government, on Friday, reaffirmed its continued support to victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria, promising additional reliefs for severely affected states.
1 Sep
The Katsina State Government announced on Sunday that it had spent over N30 billion in the past 15 months to combat insecurity affecting several frontline council areas. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Muazu, revealed this during a stakeholders' meeting in Funtua Local Government Area. The meeting is the first of…
1 Sep
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has calmed the frayed nerves of airline giant Boeing over fears of insecu
30 Aug
In May this year, a newly built 40-room hotel, sitting on 1,960 square metre of land, with Dubai-standard furnishing and registered with power of attorney was put up for sale somewhere in Enugu State.
28 Aug
Federal and local security operatives are to commence a 30-day sustained operation across 19 of the 34 local government areas of Katsina State to tackle the recent surge in attacks by suspected terrorists. The development followed a rise in attacks by terrorists who exploit the cover provided by the rainy season and high crops to…
19 Aug
Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Div., Nigerian Army, has urged junior commanders to embrace professionalism in tackling insecurity in the country. READ ALSO:Army deploys officers to protect farmers in North Onubogu made this known on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2 Div. Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition held…
19 Aug
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has described as barbaric, heinous and unacceptable, the kidnapping of more than 20 medical students at the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri.
17 Aug
I have always wondered why some erstwhile good people go into politics, accept political appointments, and come out changed.
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A recent research by Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, has revealed that over half of cyber attacks in Nigeria target government sector and financial companies. This was contained in the firm's analysis on the current cyber threats on the African continent for 2023–2024. According to the experts, these attacks are often carried out…
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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has announced that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has approved three additional grades in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing efforts, marking the fifth progress report since Nigeria was greylisted in February 2023. FATF, established in 1995, is the global body tasked with leading actions to combat money…
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The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Walson-Jack, has launched new policies and guidelines aimed at repositioning the civil service. The four transformative policies and guidelines include: Rewards and Recognition Policy and Guidelines; Incentives and Consequence Management Policy and Guidelines; Mentoring Framework; and the Protocol on the Use of Federal Government Secretariat. Walson-Jack,…
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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has said the Federal Government's students' loan programme is designed to boost productivity and happiness among Nigerian students. According to the NELFUND boss, the inability of students to meet their financial needs to fund their educational pursuits often leads to broader societal issues.…
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Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, at the weekend revealed that the commission has tracked over 5,000 uncompleted projects since 2019, valued at N74 billion. Aliyu, who revealed this after the commission and BudgIT Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enshrine integrity…
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The Nasarawa State Police Command said it has arrested a suspect for using the name of the state Police Commissioner, Shehu Nadada Umar, and other persons to defraud members of the public by offering them jobs. This was made known in a press statement issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Ranham Nansel, in…
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has constituted a 14-man state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin said the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Itua listed the members to include:…
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The Kwara State Government has expressed its commitment to supporting tech startups and entrepreneurship toward building a robust tech ecosystem. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Mrs. Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun, made this statement on Saturday at the 7th edition of the Kwarabuild Tech Conference, which marked the conclusion of the three-day event held in Ilorin.…
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As part of its effort to tackle unemployment among Nigerian youths, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has completed the training of 541 young individuals in modern agricultural techniques, including cassava processing, beekeeping, and fisheries. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-week training programme, which took place at the Citizenship…