By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, Senator Victor Umeh, has described the death of the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, as a major setback to Nigeria’s preparations for the long-awaited national population census. Umeh spoke on Monday when he led members […]
Atiku, Osinbajo, Mark, Obi, Nwankwo, Nwabueze Join Amaechi To Bury Mother In Ubima
By George Ozalla Prominent political figures, family members, friends and associates assembled in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for the burial of Dame Mary Orduah Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. The funeral began with a Mass […]
Young Nigerians Can Solve Pressing Challenges, Says Maida
By George Ozalla Young Nigerian innovators have demonstrated their ability to develop practical solutions to some of the country’s pressing challenges, with technology solutions designed to improve digital access for persons with disabilities emerging as major highlights of the fourth Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026. SORA emerged winner of the two day […]
Experts Seek Investment, Policy Enforcement To Unlock Nigeria’s Recycling Potential
By Bamidele Adeleye Environmental advocates, waste managers, recycling practitioners and private sector operators have called for stronger policy enforcement, increased investment, long term financing, improved infrastructure and greater use of technology to unlock Nigeria’s recycling potential and turn its growing waste stream into economic value. The call was made at the fifth Cycling Lagos Webinar […]
NCS Board Confirms DCG Dim, Five ACGs, Reviews N4.3trn Revenue Collection
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs and five Assistant Comptrollers-General of Customs following the statutory retirement of some senior officers in the Service. The decisions were taken at the Board’s 65th Regular Meeting held on September 2, 2026 and chaired by the […]
Africa Must Close Market Access, Finance Gaps To Boost Intra-African Trade, Says Awani
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for stronger efforts to close gaps in market access, trade finance and regulatory information as part of measures to sustain the growth of trade among African countries. Executive Vice-President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, made the call while highlighting the growth […]
Adeniyi Honoured With Daily Times Heroes Award
By George Ozalla The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has received the Times Heroes Award for his contributions to public service and national development. Adeniyi received the award on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja during activities marking the centenary celebration of the Daily Times newspaper. The […]
Najomo Commissions NCAA Staff Sickbay In Abuja
By George Ozalla Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has commissioned a new staff sickbay at the Authority’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Najomo commissioned the facility on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in the presence of members of the NCAA management team and staff. Those present included the Director, Air […]
ICPC Names 13 Officials In Interim Report On Fake Agency
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has named 13 public officials in its interim report on the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC. The report, submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on August 6, followed the President’s directive for an investigation into the organisation […]
El-Rufai’s Wife’s Unauthorised Visit To ICPC Custody Costs Security Officer His Job
By George Ozalla A security officer attached to the internal security team of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Daniel Stephen, has been dismissed after allegedly allowing Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to gain unauthorised access to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja and meet her […]
