Tag: Nigeria
TOP SECURITY CHIEFS MEET WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU AT STATE HOUSE
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…
EFCC, AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AGAINST CORRUPTION, AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AGAINST CORRUPTION
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…
NAHCON INAUGURATES CENTRAL SECURITY COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS
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…
Defence Minister Leads High-Level Military Review to Strengthen Joint Operations in North-East
March 11, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 11, 2026, joined the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs for a high-level operational review in Abuja. The strategic meeting was held at the Ship House…
Nigeria Secures $20 Billion Deepwater Investment for Bonga Southwest Aparo Project
March 12, 2026,Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in attracting deepwater oil investment following the approval of fiscal incentives for a major offshore project. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) announced that it has secured presidential approval for fiscal incentives aimed at unlocking a $20 billion Final Investment Decision (FID)…
Nigeria to Host Africa’s Largest Trade Fair in 2027
March 12, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria is set to host Africa’s largest trade fair in 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and promote trade across the continent. The announcement was made by the Federal Government of Nigeria through its official digital platform, Aso Villa Digital Communications. According to the government, the event…
Olukoyede Warns NPOs Against Being Used for Terrorism Financing
March 10, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) across Nigeria to guard against infiltration by terrorist networks seeking to exploit the sector to finance acts of terrorism against the state. Olukoyede issued the warning in Abuja on Tuesday during the…
List of Nine Senators That Defected to ADC
March 12, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria Nine senators from different political parties have officially notified the Nigerian Senate of their decision to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The senators cut across three political parties and cited political realignments as the reason for their move to the ADC. Among those who defected from the Labour…
COAS Convenes Inter-Faith Iftar, Reinforces Unity and Shared Values Within Nigerian Army
Abuja, Nigeria – March 11, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, hosted officers and soldiers serving in Army Headquarters Departments and Commands within Abuja to a combined inter-faith Iftar as part of efforts to strengthen unity, discipline and mutual understanding within the Nigerian Army. The event, held…
President Tinubu Directs Nationwide Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits
Abuja, Nigeria – March 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the nationwide deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives for transportation. The directive aims to accelerate the adoption of CNG-powered vehicles across Nigeria and reduce the…