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By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the National Population Commission (NPC) have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen birth registration and establish a comprehensive gender-focused population database.Honourable Minister Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, FSI, made the disclosure while receiving a delegation from the NPC, led by its Chairman, Dr. Aminu […]

By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, has called for accelerated action toward the adoption of a legally binding international instrument dedicated to the protection of the rights of older persons.Ojukwu made the call in Geneva, Switzerland, at the February 2026 session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on […]

By George Ozalla Nigeria has recorded another major legal victory in an international arbitration dispute involving European technology contractor, European Dynamics UK Ltd, with a tribunal dismissing claims amounting to over 6.2 million dollars against the country.The arbitration, which arose from a dispute between the company and the Bureau of Public Procurement over a national […]

By George Ozalla The Nigerian Senate has intensified its scrutiny of the proposed ₦2.268 trillion budget for the Nigerian Army, stressing the need for transparency and accountability as soldiers continue to battle insurgents, bandits, and other security threats across the country. The figure represents a significant increase from the ₦1.504 trillion allocation recommended by the Ministry of […]

By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, will on Saturday witness the burial of his late brother-in-law, Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.Akpabio described the death of the respected community figure as a rude shock and a deeply personal loss, noting that […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission has called on government at all levels and key stakeholders to strengthen social protection measures and guarantee the rights of all citizens, as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Day of Social Justice.The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Tony […]

by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded significant revenue growth and enhanced trade facilitation under its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, with certified operators contributing an additional ₦362.79 billion in revenue. This represents a 29.68% increase from pre-certification levels, as revenue for the 51 AEO-certified entities rose from ₦1.222 trillion before certification to […]