Senior police officers have raised alarms about persistent logistical challenges and inadequate manpower, highlighting how these issues are severely limiting the operational effectiveness of the police across Nigeria. During an oral interview at the second Plenary Meeting of the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday, officers noted that these problems were hindering efficiency in various…
Nigeria has seen a staggering ₦2.23 trillion paid as ransom for kidnapping incidents from January to April 2024, according to a report by the Center for Security and Public Studies (CESPS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The surge in ransom payments highlights the escalating impact of abductions across the country. The northern region…
In a bid to reduce traffic congestion during the festive season, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has collaborated with the Anambra and Delta State Commands of the Nigeria Police Force. The partnership, aimed at easing traffic flow across the Niger bridges connecting Onitsha, Anambra State, and Asaba, Delta State, will focus on ensuring smooth…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that 19.2 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance schemes, surpassing its 2024 target. The achievement, disclosed by NHIA Director-General, Kelechi Ohiri at a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day roundtable in Abuja, brings the country closer to its ambitious goal of covering 95% of the population by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The announcement, made on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, highlights Garba’s extensive experience in education reform. Garba, who previously worked as a…
The Defence Headquarters,(DHQ)has dismissed reports claiming the arrival of French soldiers in Maiduguri, Nigeria, as “fake” and “mischievous.” The allegations, suggesting the establishment of a French military base in the northeast, were debunked in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba on Monday. “The Armed Forces of Nigeria…
Nigeria’s government has unveiled plans to encourage private ownership of forests in a bid to enhance the nation’s GDP, with a focus on sustainable forest management. In a statement released on Sunday, Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal Abbas, reiterated the urgent need for strategic action to address the country’s pressing forest challenges. “We are facing…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched its first colposcopy centre at the FCT General Hospitals, a step toward combating cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Nigeria. The facility, equipped with a colposcopy machine donated by Nordica Fertility Centre, Abuja, will enhance early detection and treatment of cervical cancer….
The Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved an increase in staff salaries, which have remained unchanged since 2011. TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, made the announcement during a staff recognition ceremony in Abuja, highlighting the board’s decision to also clear salary arrears for the year. “And they (the…
Nigeria’s oil industry has marked a major milestone with the unveiling of a $315 million Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel aimed at enhancing the country’s crude oil output. The vessel, named ENEM FPSO, was launched at Drydocks World Dubai Shipyard and is set to increase Nigeria’s daily oil production from 17,000 to 30,000…
