by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko, describing him as a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to upholding the rule of law and advancing justice in Nigeria and beyond. In a statement issued on Wednesday by […]
by George Ozalla Stakeholders on Tuesday gathered at the National Assembly, Abuja, for a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse, as lawmakers intensified efforts to confront the growing spread of illicit drugs and substance abuse across the country. The hearing, chaired by the Chairman […]
by George Ozalla Investors and participants at the Rural Electrification Agency state-by-state roundtable for Gombe State met at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, yesterday to explore strategies for expanding renewable energy access and shaping a state electricity market capable of driving socio-economic development. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the roundtable as a timely intervention to […]
By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s revised Migration Policy is currently before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for adoption, following months of consultations involving government agencies, civil society groups and international partners. Supporters say it reflects an attempt to rethink how migration is managed in a country where movement — both within and across borders — has […]
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service on Friday, December 12, 2025 graduated 100 middle cadre officers drawn from Senior Course 13 and Junior Course 23 of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity, operational efficiency and service delivery across the Service. The ceremony, which attracted […]
by Chukwudi George Ozalla “Leadership is measured by the trust people place in you and the decisions you make that shape their future.” These words capture the mood in Nasarawa State as the 2027 governorship election draws closer. In markets, town halls, and community gatherings, citizens are debating the qualities of leaders they can rely […]
by George Ozalla Nigeria is undertaking a subtle but far-reaching recalibration of its digital development pathway as regulators move to reposition the country for the next phase of technological growth and governance. At the centre of this shift is a coordinated policy direction being driven by the Nigerian Communications Commission and other key regulatory institutions, […]
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have intensified joint efforts to curb the diversion of petroleum products meant for domestic consumption and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. The renewed collaboration was highlighted on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, during a meeting between the Comptroller General of Customs, […]
by George Ozalla Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tax and governance space say recent legal reforms in the country’s tax framework have opened a new phase of cooperation among revenue agencies, with implications for tax justice, public accountability, and efforts to bring the informal sector into the tax net. This view emerged at a two-day capacity building […]
By Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh mnipr Nigeria is a country that produces noise faster than it produces true heroes. Politics here moves at a velocity that forgives very little and forgets even less. To survive is one thing. To matter is another. To matter for nearly two decades at the highest levels of public life […]
