By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop in Lagos to deliberate on the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, with stakeholders converging at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, to assess the trajectory of the sector and chart the next phase of Nigeria’s digital economy.In his […]
How Politicians Can Win Elections by Addressing Sanitation Needs — Prof Jack Sim
By Prosper Okoye Politicians in Nigeria can strengthen their electoral chances by prioritising sanitation and responding to citizens’ demand for basic services, global sanitation advocate Prof Jack Sim said on Tuesday. Sim said public health infrastructure, particularly sanitation, should be treated as a key political issue capable of influencing voter behaviour if properly prioritised. He […]
NUJ Press Week: Oluyede, Okiro, Elumelu, Others Call for Responsible Journalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
By George Ozalla Concerns over fake news and disinformation dominated discussions on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, during the 2026 Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council.The event, themed “2027 Elections: Defending Nigeria’s Democracy in the Era of Disinformation,” drew journalists, security officials, diplomats, media […]
“Musa: Armed Forces Will Never Abandon Families of Fallen Heroes”
By George Ozalla The Federal Government has again assured families of military personnel who died in active service that they will not be forgotten, as the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday received Mr. Hassan Braimah, younger brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, at the Ministry of Defence in […]
Customs Launches Smart Declaration Platform to End Airport Delays
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital platform known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of efforts to improve passenger clearance, reduce delays and strengthen operational efficiency at the nation’s airports.The platform, unveiled on […]
NCC Promises Better Telecom Services
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that deliberate regulatory reforms and fresh investments by operators would soon improve telecommunications services across the country amid rising public complaints over poor network quality.The commission gave the assurance following increasing concerns by subscribers over persistent dropped calls, unstable internet connectivity, slow data speeds […]
Customs Medical Unit Holds 7th Annual Retreat in Katsina, Begins Free Medical Outreach
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit on Monday commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of officers across the Service.The five-day retreat, themed “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders,” brought together medical personnel, healthcare experts, […]
NUJ FCT Council Partners Nizamiye Hospital for Medical Outreach
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, FCT Council, has partnered with Nizamiye Hospital Abuja to organise a medical outreach for journalists at the Council’s Secretariat in Utako District, Abuja last week Saturday.The exercise, held as part of activities for the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week, drew journalists from various media organisations across […]
CGC Adeniyi Advocates Human-Centred Digital Transformation at UNILORIN
By George Ozalla The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reassured his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of […]
Nigeria-US Strike Eliminates ISIS Deputy in Lake Chad
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria’s military, working alongside the United States Africa Command, has killed Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the reported second-in-command of ISIS, during a coordinated operation in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the mission was executed after extensive intelligence gathering and strategic planning by […]
