Nigeria Welcomes First Direct Container-RoRo Vessel from China

Nigeria has officially welcomed its first direct container-RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) vessel from China, marking a milestone in international maritime trade. The MV Great Cotonou, owned by global shipping giant Grimaldi Group, made its debut at PTML Terminal, offering a faster and more efficient shipping solution for Nigerian importers. The service, launched on Monday, drastically reduces…

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Nigeria to Host ICEGOV 2025 Conference, Leadership in Digital Governance

In a landmark development for Nigeria’s digital transformation, the country has been selected to host the 2025 International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). The announcement, made by the United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), places Nigeria at the heart of global discussions on e-Governance, digital public infrastructure,…

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EU, Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Systems

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS is partnering with the private sector to bolster Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Speaking on Saturday at a meeting in Lagos, stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to produce vaccines, medicines, and other essential health products. Head of Cooperation at the EU…

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Defence Minister, Matawalle Blasts Leaders over ‘Embarrassing’ Canada Visa Denial, Calls for Assertiveness on Global Stage

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has expressed fury, calling for a resolute action by Nigeria to assert its position on the global stage in light of  recent diplomatic embarrassment caused by the denial of visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, and other members of the Nigerian…

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Federal Government Dismisses Allegations by Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged citizens to disregard the “outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements” made by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance. According to a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Friday, Gambaryan’s claims are “falsehoods” aimed at discrediting Nigerian…

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Minister Urges Nigerian Radio Stations to Lead Climate Change Awareness Efforts

As the world marks World Radio Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on radio stations across the country to take a proactive role in raising awareness about climate change and its consequences. In a personally signed statement on Thursday, Idris highlighted the vital role of radio in educating Nigerians…

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MTN Data Price Hike Sparks Outrage as Customers Protest Sharp Increases

MTN Nigeria’s recent data price hike has sparked widespread backlash, with customers expressing frustration over the sharp increase in costs. The telecommunications giant confirmed the adjustments on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, attributing the move to service improvements. “A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you better, which is…

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Atiku Abubakar Cautions against Misappropriation of $1.07bn Health Sector Budget

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has warned against the misappropriation of funds allocated to the health sector in the 2025 budget. Referencing past incidents where animals were blamed for missing public funds, Abubakar emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the government’s $1.07 billion budgetary appropriation for the…

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Civil Servants Rush to Meet February 17 Deadline for Identity Verification Amid Ghost Worker Crackdown

Federal civil servants are racing against time to verify their identities on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) portal as the government intensifies efforts to eliminate ghost workers. The Office of the Accountant-General, of the Federation, issued a directive emphasizing that any civil servant who fails to complete the process by February 17,…

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Transparency, Accountability, Data Innovation Key in Repentant Terrorists’ Rehabilitation – Bakindo

By John Nwokocha, Editor The Executive Director of the Kukah Center, Nigeria, Rev Father (Dr) Atta Bakindo has firmly charged authorities saddled with the project of integrating repentant and surrendered Boko Haram fighters to ensure transparency and accountability are not compromised. He similarly urged them to apply a sense of urgency in accurate data collection…

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