Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral security collaboration against terrorism and regional instability. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Monday. Speaking during the inauguration, the head of the US delegation, Mr. […]

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Customs Officers’ Wives launch nationwide tree planting drive, target 1,000 trees in one hour

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign with a target of planting 1,000 trees within one hour across several locations in Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The initiative, tagged under the COWA Green Borders sustainability drive, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, community participation and climate action through coordinated tree planting exercises nationwide. According to the association, volunteers, stakeholders, community members […]

May 1, 2026 13

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NCS, PEBEC Launch Reform Agenda to Improve Port Efficiency

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a reform agenda aimed at improving port operations and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. According to a statement released to the press by the National Public Relations Officer of the Custom Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, the initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on […]

April 9, 2026 8

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FG, partners launch programme to empower 10,000 youths and women

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian government, in partnership with civil society groups, has unveiled a new livelihood initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 vulnerable youths and women across the country, in a move officials say will help curb insecurity and violent extremism. The programme, launched in Abuja by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Giving to the Needy Mission International (GINMI), seeks to provide sustainable income opportunities while addressing the […]

March 27, 2026 27

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Customs, police launch investigation into fatal shooting in Osogbo

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force say investigations are under way following a shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo that resulted in the death of a civilian. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of Customs, Abdulmalik Akintola, preliminary information indicates that officers attached to the Command’s patrol team were on routine […]

March 18, 2026 10

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FG, World Bank Launch SPIN Project to Boost Irrigation, Power, and Food Security in Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project aimed at strengthening irrigation development, improving dam safety, and expanding sustainable power generation to boost food security and economic growth across states in the country. Speaking at the official flag-off and the second meeting of the project’s Steering Committee in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister […]

March 11, 2026 21

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Nigeria, US Launch Joint Strikes on Foreign ISIS Cells in North West Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the United States military, has carried out precision strikes against foreign ISIS-linked fighters operating in parts of North West Nigeria, defence authorities confirmed on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the operation received full authorisation from the Federal Government and followed “credible intelligence and careful operational planning” aimed at degrading […]

December 26, 2025 24

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KIMPACT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SET TO LAUNCH HER ELECTION AI TOOL TO BRIDGE ELECTORAL INFORMATION GAP.

Transforming Civic and Voter Engagement Over the years, citizens in Nigeria have been faced with the challenge of misinformation and disinformation in processing electoral data. In a bid to bridge the electoral information gap in Nigeria, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is elated to announce the development of her innovative Election AI tool, designed to bridge the electoral information […]

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FG postpones students loan launch indefinitely

The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made this known during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. In June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed a bill to start a Students Loan Fund that would give interest-free loans to Nigerians for higher education. A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi […]

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