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By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja has opened the second edition of its Strategic-Level Defence and Security Management Course, aimed at improving coordination among security agencies and strengthening Nigeria’s response to evolving threats. Declaring the programme open, the college’s Commandant, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, called on participants to challenge existing security strategies and develop practical, innovative solutions to the country’s defence challenges. He urged senior military […]

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have intensified discussions on a regional border-modernisation programme involving Nigeria, Benin Republic and Cameroon to facilitate cross-border trade and advance the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The discussions, held at Afreximbank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on October 12, 2026, focused on improving border infrastructure, harmonising Customs procedures and strengthening digital information […]

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army and Denmark are seeking to strengthen defence cooperation in intelligence sharing, tactical training and military technology to tackle emerging security threats and improve regional stability. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call while receiving the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach […]

By Zainab Uzomah The military has intensified operations against terrorists and criminal elements across different theatres in the country, killing at least eight suspected terrorists, rescuing 23 abducted persons and arresting several suspected criminals between October 9 and 15, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations targeted terrorist groups, kidnappers, arms traffickers and criminal networks across the six […]

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, for his leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and efforts to strengthen joint military operations. Oluyede, represented by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, received the award at the DECAN Conference on National Security and Awards 2026, held on October 12 in Abuja. The award recognised […]