By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings from June 21 to 24, 2026, in New Alamein City, bringing together political and business leaders at a time when African economies are under pressure to grow trade within the continent and build stronger industrial bases.According to a statement by the bank, […]
Nnaji Family Holds Funeral for Matriarch in Akpugo
By Cynthia Sylvia A large gathering of mourners converged on Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State on Thursday as the family of Uche Geoffrey Nnaji held funeral rites for their matriarch, late Mrs Monica Nnenna Nnaji, drawing sympathisers from within and outside the state.The burial activities, held at Sacred Heart Parish, […]
NCC Restates Commitment to Green Telecoms Initiative, Targets 50 Per Cent Cost Reduction
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to advancing a green telecoms initiative aimed at reducing operational costs across the telecommunications sector, with projections that operators could cut expenses by as much as 50 per cent through energy transition measures.The Commission said the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to […]
NCS, HMRC Deepen Trade Cooperation
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have strengthened cooperation on trade facilitation and digital border management, following a high-level bilateral meeting held in London on March 18, 2026.The meeting was held under the Nigeria–United Kingdom Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership on the sidelines of […]
Nwankwo Joins Nwude, Pays Tribute to Late Mother Benedicta Nwude
By George Ozalla Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, on Friday joined family members, friends, and sympathisers of Sir Okey Nwude at a requiem mass held in honour of his late mother, Mrs. Benedicta Adaeke Nwude, who passed away at the age of 83.According to a statement by FDN Media, the event […]
Nigeria, UK Deepen Defence Cooperation as Musa meets UK Defence Minister
By George Ozalla Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen their defence partnership following a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Rtd, and the UK Minister of State for Defence, Vernon Coaker, held at Lancaster House in London on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to […]
Awka Traditional Stool Dispute Panel Submits Report, Affirms Nwosu
By George Ozalla The Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the dispute over the traditional stool of Awka has concluded its assignment and submitted its report to Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, affirming Chief Gibson Nwosu as the authentic traditional ruler. The panel, which sat for several weeks, received thirty-two memoranda and heard […]
Akpabio Felicitates Muslims at Eid-el-Fitr, Calls for Compassion and National Unity
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to sustain the values of compassion, forgiveness and unity that define the season.In a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President commended […]
Nwabueze Congratulates Soludo on Continuing Leadership
By George Ozalla High Chief Martin Nwabueze, Founder and Chairman of the Ichie Akubudike Foundation, has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on his inauguration for a second term as Executive Governor of Anambra State in a statement personally signed by him. He praised Soludo’s first tenure for bringing visible progress, renewed hope, and comprehensive […]
Women’s Rights Are Fundamental, Not Concessions, Ojukwu Says at CSW70 in New York
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, has reaffirmed that women’s rights are fundamental human entitlements, not concessions from men, calling on all stakeholders to protect them.Speaking at a sideline event during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) […]
