A senior Syrian security delegation has completed a working visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at deepening security cooperation and learning from the Kingdom’s advanced operational practices. The visit, which took place between April 14 and 16, 2025, was hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Interior and comes amid growing efforts to rebuild ties and promote
In a bold step toward repositioning Nigeria’s maritime sector for global competitiveness, the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) has announced plans to collaborate with the British Ports Association to drive efficiency across the nation’s seaports. The initiative, described as a strategic partnership, is expected to deepen reforms and align Nigeria’s port operations with international best
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched an initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with critical digital skills to boost their employability and foster job creation. The $10 million initiative is part of a broader effort to address youth unemployment and stimulate economic growth by focusing on digital empowerment.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is heading Nigeria’s official delegation to Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has sent the delegation to pay respects to the late pontiff and convey the nation’s condolences. The delegation,
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Segun Adewale, has thrown his weight behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as the most capable leader to steer Nigeria out of its current economic and political difficulties. Adewale, who is popularly known as Aeroland, made this known during an interview with the
The Federal Government has kicked off a robust induction programme for newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and the Accountant-General of the Federation, charging them to embrace excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership as they assume their strategic positions at the top of Nigeria’s federal bureaucracy. The three-day event, which commenced in Abuja, is designed to equip the
In response to the increasing spate of violent killings across several Nigerian states, President Bola Tinubu has demanded a fresh security blueprint from the country’s intelligence and security agencies. The president’s order comes amid growing public concern over the government’s handling of the deteriorating security situation in regions such as Plateau, Benue, and Borno. The
In a significant legal ruling, the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed 54 banks to return a total of ₦9.3 billion that was fraudulently transferred by hackers. The court’s decision, delivered by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, holds the banks accountable for their failure to prevent the cybercrime, which exploited vulnerabilities in the banking system. The
The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA), in collaboration with the Edo State Diaspora and Mobilisation Agency (EDMA), has commenced the evacuation of flood-displaced residents from the Amadasun community to a designated rehabilitation centre. This intervention comes in the wake of recent flooding that rendered several families homeless and in dire need of urgent support.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has shed more light on the agency’s proposal for compulsory drug tests for prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, clarifying that the initiative is not intended to be punitive but preventive in nature. Speaking
