By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, describing the incident as a painful moment for the nation and the Nigerian Air Force. The aircraft crashed on Monday […]
Akpabio Backs Australian Speaker for IPU Presidency, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Australia Ties
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Hon. Milton Dick, of Nigeria’s support for his candidature for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Akpabio gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving the Australian Speaker, who visited Nigeria to seek the support […]
NCC to Leverage DBI’s ITU Recognition to Advance Digital Literacy
By George Ozalla Photo Caption: L-R: David Daser, President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute, Nigeria; Robyn Fysh, Senior Digital Skills Officer, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters, Geneva; and Engr. Babagana Digima, Director, Research and Development, Nigerian Communications Commission, during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters on September 30, 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it […]
NCAA Offers Technical Support After NAF Aircraft Crash In Ondo
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed deep concern over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, offering technical expertise and assistance to support the ongoing search and rescue operation. The aircraft, identified as NAF NGR931, was an ATR-42 on […]
NLNG Presents $100,000 Science And Innovation Prize To Akoda
By George Ozalla Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Monday presented the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) to Dr Mary-Brenda Akoda at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, for her artificial intelligence innovation capable of reducing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan time by up to 90 per cent. Akoda emerged winner of the competition […]
Youth Conference: Chukwu Calls for Action, Youth Participation
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Hon. Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, Chairman, Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria, has called on young Nigerians to take an active role in shaping the country’s future, saying the National Youth Conference 2026 must produce practical results. Chukwu made the call while speaking as Special Guest of […]
De Pinnacles International Social Club Marks 10th Anniversary In Grand Abuja Celebration
Special Report By NEWSCOUNT Team De Pinnacles International Social Club celebrated its 10th anniversary in Abuja on Sunday, with members, families, friends and distinguished guests coming together for a colourful ceremony to mark 10 years of friendship, brotherhood, mutual support and service. The celebration featured speeches, presentations, awards, humanitarian activities, the admission of new members, […]
Afreximbank, EABC Expand Digital Trade Access for East African Businesses
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed an Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) Agency Agreement aimed at expanding digital trade opportunities for businesses across East Africa and connecting them to markets, finance and business partners across Africa. The agreement was signed during the inaugural East Africa […]
Flydubai Flight 1073: Interrogation Reveals Alleged Plot to Crash Aircraft
By NEWSCOUNT Desk New interrogation details have revealed an alleged plan by Hamam al-Hammami to crash flydubai Flight 1073 into a building or another aircraft at an airport after taking control of the cockpit and eliminating the captain. Al-Hammami, who is under arrest and being interrogated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reportedly told investigators […]
NCC, Investors, Operators Seek Faster Fibre Rollout, Long-Term Funding for Digital Economy
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 […]
