NDC begins reconciliation, defends primaries
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced a reconciliation process aimed at resolving grievances arising from its primary elections held across the country last weekend. The decision was reached at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting as part of efforts to unite aggrieved members and […]
IFAD hails VCDP women groups for ARSON dual quality certification
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development, UN-IFAD, Nigeria, Thursday, hailed the Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, women processing groups for receiving the African Organisation for Standardisation ARSON Dual Quality Mark Certification. The Country Director, UN-IFAD, Nigeria, Dede Ekoue, who was represented by the Country Pogramme Officer, UN-IFAD, Chioma Adiele-Okpara, […]
Nigeria strengthens global partnerships at Customs Diplomatic Reception
By Godwin Oritse In a move aimed at advancing international cooperation and trade diplomacy, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday hosted a high-level diplomatic cocktail reception in Abuja. The event attracted ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of missions, and top government officials, providing a platform for enhanced engagement on trade facilitation, bilateral cooperation, and institutional […]
Police officers undergo forensic, fraud investigation training in Abia
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abia State have completed a two-day training programme on forensic and fraud investigation aimed at strengthening investigative skills and supporting intelligence-led policing. The capacity-building programme, coordinated by Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu, brought together officers from various investigative and intelligence units of the force. The […]
Kidnapping in S-West business-driven, not religious —Ex-Minister, Olanrewaju
Former Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), has described the ongoing kidnapping and terrorism in the South-West as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a campaign rooted in territorial ambition or religious ideology.
NERC approves compensation for eligible ‘Band A’ electricity customers
By Ediri Ejoh Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved special compensation for eligible ‘Band A’ customers affected by grid generation constraints. In a statement yesterday, the commission said the compensation framework is designed to mitigate the financial burden on consumers who suffer from prolonged outages despite their premium status. According to the statement, “NERC hereby […]
