The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola Tuesday unveiled the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) in Abuja. This marked a significant leap in the federal government’s drive toward digital governance and greater efficiency in the maritime and blue economy sector. This is even as the Head of Service Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Did Esther Walson-Jack hinted that the end of year (2025) deadline given to all ministries and departments to go paper still remains sacrosanct. The launch, attended by…
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has decried that corruption remained one of the most destructive forces driving insecurity across the country. The Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Nigeria chapter of Transparency International (TI), Auwal Musa Rafsanjani said this in a statement issued Tuesday as the world marks the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, He expressed deep concern that despite massive investments in defence and internal security over the years, corruption within the system continues to weaken national safety and expose citizens to relentless violence. He noted that Nigeria’s prolonged battles with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, militancy, communal clashes…
Umahi Expresses Satisfaction Over Ongoing Reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Road The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Keffi Road project. JRB Construction Company Limited was awarded the emergency reconstruction of the road in October 2025. The Abuja-Keffi dual carriageway project is a critical infrastructure development that aims to improve road connectivity and reduce travel time between the nation’s capital and Nasarawa State where most of the federal civil servants working in Abuja reside. The project is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026. Umahi, while speaking during the…
The 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has described media reports of purported shooting of women protesters by escort to Brigade Commander as absolutely false. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Sector 4 Operation Hadin Kai / 23 Brigade, Capt. Olusegun Abidoye in a statement issued Tuesday insisted that the report against the Brigade and its Commander was unfounded and false allegations. He said: “Contrary to this allegation, Headquarters 23 Brigade wishes to state that the report is bereft of truth and therefore entirely misleading. It is nothing short of an attempt to smear the image of the Brigade…
Nigeria’s railway modernisation drive has received a major boost following the completion of a 15-day intensive rail transit technology seminar for Nigerian professionals, hosted by China Railway Signal and Communication (CRSC) International. Speaking at the closing ceremony, CRSC International’s Deputy General Manager, Yin Yungong, said the programme equipped participants with hands-on experience in China’s cutting-edge rail transit systems. Yungong, in a statement on Monday expressed confidence that the newly acquired skills would translate into “practical contributions” to Nigeria’s rail industry. He said that the programme was designed to deepen understanding of China’s rail transit technology with strong emphasis on…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, has announced a remarkable 60 per cent discount on T.Pumpy Estates lands in Ibadan, Oyo State and Ekiti State under a newly introduced campaign tagged the “Magic Promo.” Adaralegbe in a statement issued Monday said the promo which is scheduled to run from 10th December, 2025 to 7th January, 2026 is to ensure land ownership more is accessible to Nigerians. He explained that the Magic Promo covers all prime T.Pumpy Estate locations strategically situated in fast-developing and highly desirable parts of Ibadan, major communities in Oyo…
Following years of intense negotiations, Nigeria has formally acceded to the Charter of the African Extractive Minerals Development Bank (AEMBANK). The historic signing ceremony took place during the AFNIS London Roadshow 2025. Hajiya Shinkafi, representing the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, officiated the signing. She expressed immense satisfaction that this groundbreaking institution has finally come to fruition. Shinkafi noted that AEMBANK will bring long-desired support to the mining sector, driving job creation, economic growth, and indigenous empowerment. Shinkafi in a statement on Monday, emphasized that this move places Nigeria, and Africa at large, on a definitive…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred Aviation Sector Reforms Award on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, transformative reforms, and unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation sector for global competitiveness. The honour was bestowed during the weekend at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. NEAPS, a flagship initiative of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), is designed to encourage, celebrate, and honour exceptional stewardship in Nigeria’s public service. Presenting the award plaque to the Aviation Minister…
The presidency has explained that its decision to thwart the military takeover of government in Benin Republic was due to the request for Nigeria’s assistance by the neighbouring country. TheHintsNews reports that a group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (MCR) and led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri Pascal, had on Sunday morning seized control of the state television station early this morning. In a broadcast statement, they announced the ousting of President Patrice Talon, the dissolution of all government institutions, the suspension of the constitution, and the closure of national borders. The soldiers cited widespread…
The National Leader of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rafiu Kwankwaso has said that the federal government is overwhelmed with the escalating security challenges in the country. The former Governor of Kano state in a statement issued Monday said this was evident in its tacit endorsement to allow state governments to establish and deploy vigilante security outfits with little or no professional training. TheHintsNews reports that while some state governments have established security outfits to tackle the insecurity in their domain, vigilante groups are not new to the system. Every part of the country has a form of…