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 […]
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 […]
