Tag: Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — March 12, 2026 The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to strengthening military partnerships with friendly nations, particularly in advanced professional training aimed at tackling evolving security threats. This was emphasized by the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy visit by the Egyptian Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Mohammed Ibrahim,…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the United Nations Development Programme for its sustained efforts in promoting socio-economic development across the country and has expressed interest in strengthening collaborative initiatives to accelerate national development goals. Speaking during a recent engagement, government officials highlighted the UNDP’s role in supporting…

Enugu, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Directorate, have arrested Mbah Chidinma Sophina for an alleged case of criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N19,000,000 and €8,370.Sophina, 33, was arrested following a petition alleging that she defrauded a…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 As the world marks World Glaucoma Week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Medical Services Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at creating a glaucoma-free world through increased awareness and access to eye care services. The medical services provider emphasised that early detection remains the strongest protection…

Ikeja, Lagos State — March 11, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, arraigned Aboyeji Femi Olanrewaju before I. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged fraud involving N26,758,000. Olanrewaju was brought before the court on allegations that he fraudulently…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 Commercially viable inventions across Nigeria are set to receive a major boost following the unveiling of a national initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of innovative ideas and technological solutions. The programme was announced by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, who also unveiled the First Lady of…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disowned the admission of candidates into the Law Faculty of Lead City University, stating that the programme remains under a five-year suspension. The Board clarified that the admissions in question did not pass through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), the…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 12, 2026 Top security and intelligence chiefs on Thursday met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, for a high-level security meeting aimed at reviewing the nation’s security situation and strengthening coordinated responses to emerging threats. Among those present at the meeting were the Director-General of the National Intelligence…

Ilorin, Kwara State — March 13, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Al-Hikmah University have strengthened collaboration in the fight against corruption following a courtesy visit by the university’s management to the Commission’s Ilorin Zonal Office. The Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Lateef Oladimeji, recently led members of the institution’s management team on…

Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has inaugurated a 17-member Central Security Committee to safeguard the 2026 Hajj operations, with a mandate to ensure the security, safety, and overall well-being of Nigerian pilgrims during both the onshore and offshore phases of the pilgrimage. Speaking during the inauguration, the Chairman…