By George Ozalla The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) State-by-State Strategic Roundtable Engagement with states brought together industry players, experts, investors, Renewable Energy Service Companies, and Development Finance Institutions for the REA-Bayelsa State Roundtable in Abuja, Bayelsa being the 7th state in the series. The roundtable was themed “Strengthening State-Led Energy Partnerships in Bayelsa State: Unlocking […]
Nigeria Pledges to Improve Healthcare for All
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s Chairman of the National Population Commission, Honourable Nasir Isa Kwarra, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to promoting healthy lives and well-being for all citizens, aligning with global development goals. Speaking at the on-going 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in New York, Kwarra highlighted Nigeria’s progress in […]
Labour Party Meets INEC
By George Ozalla A high-powered Labour Party delegation, led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, paid a courtesy visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters in Abuja. The meeting aimed to discuss key developments within the party and formally submit a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s […]
Open Letter To Ibas
Dear Rivers State, my heart goes out to you. Why? Because I will always be involved in all things River State – the state that was my finest creative crucible of global success. As a Policy Advocate and Conflict Management Strategist, I will say this in the light of the response by the current Chairman […]
PLAC Releases In-Depth Analysis of Nigeria’s 2023 Election Petition Litigation
By George Ozalla The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union (EU), has launched a comprehensive analysis of election petition litigation from Nigeria’s 2023 general elections on Wednesday 9th.April, 2025 in Abuja. The report examines over 1,400 election petition cases, shedding light on key trends, legal barriers, and recommendations to […]
Pascal Dozie, Visionary Founder of Diamond Bank, Dies at 85
By Newscount Nigerian entrepreneur and financier Pascal Gabriel Dozie passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of innovative banking and significant contributions to the country’s economy. Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie was a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s financial sector. Dozie’s academic […]
NCAA and Airbus Partner to Boost Aviation Safety and Efficiency
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a significant partnership with Airbus to enhance the safety and efficiency of the Nigerian aviation industry. The collaboration focuses on implementing Scheduled Maintenance Programme (MP) and Reliability Control Programme (RP) initiatives. This development was highlighted during a 10-day workshop organized by the NCAA in […]
NECA Praises NCS for Trade Facilitation Reforms
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for introducing reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation and creating a more business-friendly environment. NECA President, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on April 7, 2025, at the […]
Dictatorship Looms in Rivers State; HURIWA Raises Alarm, Slams Sole Administrator’s Excesses
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned what it described as dictatorial and unconstitutional conduct by the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), appointed in Rivers State following the controversial state of emergency proclaimed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the prominent […]
Legal Analysis: The Implications of the Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Against Senator Nwaebonyi
–By Eculaw Media In the ongoing saga within the Nigerian Senate and suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi’s actions have escalated into a legal confrontation with significant implications. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Nwaebonyi, seeking over five billion naira in damages in Suit No. CV/1359/2025 at the High Court of […]
