Rights Group commends FG on cybersecurity efforts, urges rights-based enforcement
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has commended the Federal Government for efforts to protect Nigeria’s cyberspace from criminal exploitation, while urging strict enforcement of the Cybercrimes Act in line with constitutional safeguards. The group said the increasing cases of cyber fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, terrorism […]
NNDC unveils five-year transformation plan, grows assets to ₦31.43bn
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) has unveiled a five-year transformation blueprint aimed at repositioning the regional investment institution into a commercially driven investment holding company, even as it reported a stronger balance sheet despite a decline in profit for the 2025 financial year. The strategy was unveiled at the company’s 57th […]
HiiL urges Imo communities to take ownership of ADR
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has urged communities in Imo State to take ownership of mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms to prevent conflicts from escalating into violence. The Country Representative of HiiL Nigeria, Mrs. Ijeoma Nwafor, gave the injunction during the official handover of Community Justice Centre […]
Shettima urges families to uphold honesty, compassion at Buratai daughter’s wedding
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian families to uphold the values of honesty, patience and compassion, describing them as the foundation of enduring marriages and a peaceful society. Shettima made the call on Saturday at the wedding reception of Aishatu Tukur Buratai, daughter of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur […]
40Under40 Nigeria appoints Amaechi Omijeh to Advisory Board ahead of 2026 Gala night
The organisers of the 40Under40 Nigeria Gala Night have appointed entrepreneur and brand strategist, Mrs. Amaechi Omijeh, to the event’s Advisory Board ahead of the 2026 edition. Mrs. Omijeh, Co-founder of StaunchMen Clothing and Founder of MrsOtheBrand, joins the board as the organisers strengthen the leadership structure of the platform in preparation for this year’s […]
The man OK Chinda: A lesson in humility
By Amb. Prince Sam. OnuegbunamPublic office often creates an image of distance between leaders and the people they serve. Security details, official convoys and layers of protocol can make many elected officials appear inaccessible.Yet, from time to time, one encounters public servants whose simplicity challenges those assumptions.That was my experience in the summer of 2022. […]
How Carloha brought World Cup fever to Lagos with memorable FIFA final watch party
By Theodore Opara Lagos, Nigeria – Carloha Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, recently transformed its state-of-the-art showroom in Alapere, Lagos, into a vibrant football arena as it hosted an unforgettable FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party for customers, members of the media, and staff. The high-energy event, which commenced at 5:00 […]
African Achievers Awards Honours African Excellence, Leadership in London
The 16th edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) brought together global leaders, diplomats, policymakers, innovators and business executives in London to celebrate African excellence, leadership and international collaboration. The event featured a Leadership, Trade and Investment Roundtable at the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Verma, Chancellor of Roehampton University and member of the […]
Aigboboh urges APC coordinators to intensify grassroots mobilisation in Edo
The Edo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh, has urged Local Government Coordinators of the group to remain united and committed to promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across the state’s 192 wards. Aigboboh called […]
Muhammad pledges to deepen Nigeria–India ties, vows boost in bilateral trade, investment balance
—Arrives in New Delhi to commence diplomatic duties By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to India, Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad has promised to expand trade and investment between Nigeria and India and secure a more favourable balance of trade. Ambassador Muhammad, who arrived in New Delhi with his spouse Mrs Rukayya Muhammad,on on Thursday, […]
SWDC to partner Lions Club on development, humanitarian services
…Osun Renewed Hope Ambassador inaugurates as Pioneer District 404-B6 governor By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission, SWDC, Dr. Charles Akinola, has pledged that the commission will partner with the Lions Club International District 404-B6 to advance community development and expand humanitarian services by ensuring the actualisation of […]
