By George Ozalla The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has given four oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to queries arising from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Oil and Gas Industry Audit Reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, gave the […]
Cycling Africa Takes Over Management Of Cycling Lagos, Kano, Targets Expansion Across African Cities
By NEWSCOUNT Sports Cycling Africa has announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano as part of a broader plan to develop cycling into a platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across African cities. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Cycling […]
“Build Roads, Protect Fibre Networks,” Maida Tells Contractors
By George Ozalla PHOTO CAPTION:L-R: Rafiu Adeladan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works; Air Vice Marshal Effiom Ewa, Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection (DCNAIP), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA); and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Protection of Fibre […]
NCAA Moves To Stop Aviation Unions’ Planned Picketing Of Airlines
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stepped into the dispute between aviation labour unions and airlines over outstanding Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) payments, with the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, asking the unions to suspend their planned picketing of indebted airlines. The intervention followed a three day notice […]
Army Arrests Kidnap Commander In Enugu, Recovers Four AK-47 Rifles
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, working with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. The development was […]
Pastor Eze Joins Heirs Life Board As Independent Non-Executive Director
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, with the appointment taking effect from August 10, 2026. The appointment brings Eze, a prominent religious leader with a strong public profile and extensive experience in […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Customs Model Now a Continental Standard
…As Nigerian Firm Secures 20-Year AfCFTA Customs Project By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the growing continental recognition of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) modernisation programme as a major endorsement of Nigeria’s ability to develop solutions for the African market. The President also commended Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited after […]
Braimah: ‘We Need Sustained Dialogue, Cooperation’
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, has pledged to prioritise the welfare, unity and legitimate interests of Nigerians in Hungary, calling for sustained dialogue and cooperation between the Nigerian Embassy and the Nigerian community. Braimah made the commitment on Friday in Budapest when he received the executive members of the […]
Ogah Announces Burial of Mother-in-Law, Obi, 82
By George Ozalla The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has announced the burial arrangements for his mother-in-law, Ezinne Augustina Ananyenwa Obi, who passed away at the age of 82. In a statement personally signed by Hon. Ogah, he described the deceased as a devoted mother, grandmother […]
Prof. Nnodu Unveils Roadmap to Success for Emerging Clinical Researchers and Institutions
By Prosper Okoye The growing burden of non-communicable diseases and shortage of well-trained investigators have made it increasingly urgent to mentor and train the next generation of clinical researchers in West Africa, Professor Obiageli Nnodu, Director of Research and Grants at the West African College of Physicians, has warned.Speaking Monday at a two-day Research Capacity […]
