Terrorism financing, arms supply major security challenge — Anthony Sani
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has identified the sources of funding and weapons for terrorist groups as one of the most critical challenges confronting Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity. Speaking on the increasing sophistication of terrorist operations, Sani said the persistent question of how insurgents acquire arms […]
First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative empowers 27,345 people in FCT
…urges girls to “dream big” By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 27,345 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over three years. Among the beneficiaries include people living with disabilities, veterans, seniors and needy families. Speaking at the RHI FCT chapter’s third […]
Strategic leadership emerges as critical security imperative at ASIS Chapter 206 retreat
Leadership capability has been identified as a critical factor in Africa’s ability to navigate an increasingly complex security environment, as concerns grow over terrorism, organised crime, cyber threats, climate pressures and geopolitical uncertainty across the continent. Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex threat landscape, security executives, risk professionals, intelligence practitioners and business leaders gathered […]
French Embassy, MidiVision train audio professionals for global film industry
By Esther Onyegbula In a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s audiovisual industry and boosting the global competitiveness of local professionals, 10 Nigerian sound engineers and two French film sound specialists have commenced an intensive training and knowledge-exchange programme in Lagos focused on advanced film sound production. The 10-day programme, which began on June 15 and […]
Boycott the boycottables (3), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the narrative on boycott of elections in Nigeria On December 21, 1964, the Central Working Committee of NCNC rejected the 61 unopposed candidates in the North. Secretary F. S. McEwen said, “We do not regard these seats as won by the NPC,” adding that the party had decided on a “course of […]
Beyond the courtroom: What deregistration of political parties means for Nigeria, by Ejiro Ofoye
The recent court judgment directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties has once again brought to the forefront an important conversation about the future of democracy in Nigeria. While lawyers and constitutional experts may continue to debate the legal merits of the judgment, the political and democratic implications of […]
