By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), investors, telecommunications operators and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital economy have called for faster deployment of fibre infrastructure, improved power supply and access to long-term financing to accelerate digital connectivity and investment in the country. The call was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of […]
Akpabio Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to IPU Assembly in Tanzania
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. The Assembly is scheduled for October 5 to 9, 2026, and will bring together parliamentarians from IPU member countries to deliberate on issues relating to good governance, inclusion, community empowerment […]
Rev. Dr. Okoye: A Good Soldier of Christ Has Gone Home
Tribute By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” – Psalm 116:15 The news of the passing of Rev. Dr. William Uzochukwu Okoye, founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM), came to me with a deep sense of loss. A good soldier […]
NCAA Reviews Previous Hajj Operations, Begins Preparations for 2027 Airlift
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced preparations for the 2027 Hajj airlift with a stakeholders’ meeting to review the previous pilgrimage airlift operations and address challenges identified during the exercise. The meeting, held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, brought together representatives of aviation […]
Nigeria’s Crisis Is Leadership Failure, Not Lack of Resources – Obi
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for sober and honest reflection on Nigeria’s 66 years of independence, saying the country’s worsening poverty, insecurity, unemployment, hunger and human development challenges demand a fundamental change in the way the nation is governed. Obi made the call in his […]
NUJ FCT Tasks Journalists On Responsible Reporting Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists to exercise greater care, professionalism and responsibility in their coverage of political activities as Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections. The call formed part of the resolutions of the Council’s October 2026 Congress held on Saturday in Abuja, where […]
Soyode Honoured for Pioneering Black Media in the Diaspora
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Alistair Soyode has been honoured in London for his pioneering work in Black and African media, as well as his years of involvement in community development, African advocacy and the mentoring of young people. Soyode received the AfroEuropa 2026 Star Leadership Award in London for his contributions to media […]
Nigeria, Spain Move to Deepen Economic Ties as Ambassador Marks 66th Independence
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its economic and diplomatic partnership with Spain, with renewed focus on investment, renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology and the creative sector. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, made the call in Madrid during activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, where he highlighted the longstanding […]
