By George Ozalla The Federal Government and private-sector leaders have called for deliberate measures to ensure that Nigeria’s economic reforms translate into tangible business growth, job creation and improved livelihoods for operators of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The call was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the seventh Annual Lecture of the […]
Akpabio Seeks Deeper Nigeria-UK Parliamentary Ties, Calls for Legislative Exchanges
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger parliamentary relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on legislative cooperation, exchange programmes and capacity building. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Peter Vowles, paid him a courtesy visit […]
NCAA Sensitises Lagos Staff on Health, Wellness and Healthcare Benefits
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has organised a health sensitisation and wellness programme for staff at its Lagos Regional Office to promote healthy living, disease prevention, workplace safety and awareness of healthcare benefits available to employees. The programme, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, followed a similar exercise conducted at the […]
NCC Vows Tougher Action Against Telecom Operators Over Poor Service Quality
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to strengthen consumer protection and hold telecommunications operators accountable for poor service quality, warning that regulatory measures must translate into tangible improvements in the experience of subscribers across the country. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave […]
Customs Begins WCO Mission to Boost Capacity Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has inaugurated a four-week mentoring mission organised by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to strengthen its capacity to detect and disrupt illicit financial flows, money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The mission, inaugurated on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is […]
Nigeria Has Lost A Patriotic Elder Statesman, Akpabio Mourns Fasoranti
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the revered elder statesman and National Leader of Afenifere, describing his passing at the age of 100 as a profound loss to Nigeria, the Yoruba nation and his immediate family. In a statement signed by Hon. […]
NDC Moves Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign Council Inauguration To October 26
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has shifted the inauguration of its National Campaign Council from October 20 to October 26, 2026, citing an important overseas engagement involving its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, announced the change in a statement issued on Monday, October 19, explaining that […]
Gregory University Founder, Prof. Ibe, Dies at 63
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The founder and proprietor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, is dead. He was 63. His death was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the royal family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. […]
NAFDAC Probes Corps Member’s Death in Enugu
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced an investigation into the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Etimbuk Daniel, at the orientation camp in Awgu, Enugu State, following allegations that substandard or falsified medicines may have been involved. The agency, however, has cautioned […]
Akpabio Mourns Uduaghan, Describes Death as Great Loss
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region. Akpabio said he received the news of Uduaghan’s death with profound shock, noting that the former governor died at the age of […]
