By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an Internet Governance Working Group to strengthen stakeholder collaboration on online safety, artificial intelligence (AI) accountability, data privacy, internet fraud and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium held at […]
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene began his tenure as president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Thursday, outlining plans to strengthen the organisation’s operations, expand its membership and improve its public visibility. His first day in office featured a meeting of the national executive, where members discussed priorities for the […]
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, came alive on October 14 and 15 as the beautifully lit blue hall filled with many enthusiastic participants for the AI and Democracy Forum 2026. Representatives of electoral institutions, civil society organisations, technology companies, the media, academia and development partners assembled to examine the […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The All Abuja Residents Association (AARA) has announced plans to honour President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and other public office holders at its Recognition and Award of […]
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene, a survivor of irregular migration through Libya, was on Thursday inaugurated as the fourth national president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), pledging to strengthen the fight against human trafficking, child abuse, exploitation and unsafe migration. At the inauguration in Abuja, Amina Titilayo Atiku-Abubakar, chairman of […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, MON, has received the Nation Builder Award for Excellence in Intelligence Leadership and National Security in recognition of his leadership of the Service and contributions to national security. The award was presented at the fourth edition of the Nigerian Nation […]
By George Ozalla Some senators have endorsed Senate President Godswill Akpabio for the presidency of the 11th National Assembly, declaring that the position is not open for contest ahead of the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during plenary on Thursday after Akpabio responded to criticism of his comments during debate on the Suicide […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated the National Air Transport Economic Oversight Committee (NATEOC) to coordinate Nigeria’s implementation of regional aviation reforms aimed at reducing air travel costs, improving transparency and strengthening competition in the West African air transport market. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, inaugurated the […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has praised the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and its Chinese partners for promoting Nigeria-China relations through the Ni Hao China radio programme. The NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, gave the commendation during a goodwill message at an event […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent relief to communities devastated by flooding and erosion, particularly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo States, following reports of deaths, destruction of homes and farmlands, and damage to roads and other infrastructure. The resolutions followed motions presented during plenary by senators who […]
