By George Ozalla The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for stronger collaboration among member states of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) to enhance aviation safety across West Africa, urging stakeholders to engage in open and constructive deliberations that would strengthen the institutional capacity of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency […]
Civil Society Coalition Welcomes Tinubu’s Order to Unfreeze Osun State Account
By Prosper Okoye A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations on Friday welcomed what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the immediate removal of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) restriction on the Osun State government’s bank account. The National Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria on System Strengthening (S4CSOI) said […]
NCC Leases Digital Industrial Park to Enugu for 15 Years to Drive Innovation
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over its Digital Industrial Park (DIP) and Learning Centre in Enugu to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease, in a move aimed at expanding digital skills, supporting innovation and creating opportunities for young people and technology-driven businesses. The handover took place at […]
National Assembly Clerk Charges Youths to Champion Democratic Governance
By George Ozalla The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, has challenged young Nigerians to take a more active role in promoting democratic governance, accountability and national development, saying the country’s democratic future rests on an informed, responsible and engaged youth population. He gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the […]
AGF Calls for Stronger Human Rights Compliance as NHRC, Police Unveil Joint Implementation Framework
By George Ozalla The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for greater commitment to the protection of human rights within Nigeria’s law enforcement system, saying the safety, dignity and rights of every Nigerian must remain central to policing and the administration of justice.Fagbemi made the call in […]
Omo-Agege Denies Ex-Aide’s Claims, Says All Obligations Were Fully Met
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Office of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has dismissed allegations made by Mr. Solomon Ighoyohwo, describing them as inaccurate and inconsistent with the facts surrounding their past relationship. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Senator’s Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, the office said it was necessary […]
Elumelu Family Sustains Faith-Based Giving with ₦100m Church Donation
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Elumelu family has continued its tradition of faith-based philanthropy with a fresh donation of ₦100 million to two major church bodies in Delta State as part of its five-year commitment to supporting religious and community development initiatives. The family donated ₦50 million each to the Anglican Diocese of Asaba and […]
NCAA Seeks Protection Of Statutory Funding To Sustain Aviation Safety Oversight
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has called for the protection of the Authority’s statutory funding allocation, stressing that any further reduction could affect its ability to effectively carry out its aviation safety oversight responsibilities. Najomo made the appeal during a public hearing organised by […]
Inside Nigeria Customs’ Digital Revolution
How Technology, Leadership and Innovation Are Redefining Border Management Special Report By: Chukwudi George Ozalla The steady hum of powerful servers, rows of digital display screens and the constant flow of operational data offered a glimpse into a side of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) few Nigerians ever see. Hidden behind the familiar checkpoints, seaports […]
