Photo Caption 1: L-R: Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, President, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); and Mr. Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, during a courtesy and familiarisation visit to Airtel Nigeria’s headquarters in Lagos State on October 21, 2026. Photo Caption […]
Nigeria Customs, TMPL Inspect New Cargo Scanners Ahead of Deployment
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) have completed a two-week inspection and testing of newly acquired cargo scanners and an Electronic Cargo Tracking System in China ahead of their planned deployment in Nigeria. The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), which took place from 9 to 20 October 2026 […]
NCAA, Saudi Arabian Airlines begin preparations for 2027 Hajj airlift
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held talks with Saudi Arabian Airlines on preparations for the 2027 Hajj airlift, with emphasis on operational coordination, passenger welfare, regulatory compliance and improved communication between both organisations. The meeting, held at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, provided an opportunity […]
NILOWV Launches Girls Leadership Nest to Empower Young Female Leaders
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), through its Youth Development Committee, has launched the Girls Leadership Nest initiative to empower secondary school girls with leadership skills, career guidance and educational support as part of activities marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. The initiative was launched during an […]
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 […]
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 […]
