IGP Receives DG SEC on Courtesy Visit, Seeks Deeper Inter-Agency Collaboration

IGP Receives DG SEC on Courtesy Visit, Seeks Deeper Inter-Agency Collaboration

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, today received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and members of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their commitment to inter-agency cooperation aimed at strengthening national security, economic stability, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s […]

January 15, 2026 3

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NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]

January 7, 2026 14

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Plateau governor seeks closer security ties with Air Force

By Zainab Uzomah The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for stronger security cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to tackle persistent insecurity in the state and the wider North Central region.Mr Mutfwang made the appeal on Tuesday during a visit to Air Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he met the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. He congratulated the air […]

December 18, 2025 19

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Army chief courts Oba of Lagos, seeks traditional backing for national security

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, to seek the support of traditional institutions for military operations and to strengthen civil–military relations. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the visit took place on Thursday, 11 December 2025, when the army chief paid a courtesy call on […]

December 13, 2025 13

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Trade Talks: Customs Seeks Closer Ties With US Firms to Boost Trade Confidence

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s customs chief has met representatives of American businesses in Abuja, with both sides agreeing to step up structured engagement to improve trade facilitation and boost investor confidence. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, received a delegation of the American Business Council (ABC) at the Customs House in Maitama on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. He said the Service had made deliberate efforts in recent […]

December 13, 2025 11

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INEC Engages Traditional Rulers, Seeks Monarch’s Support for Voter Registration Drive

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja In a significant move to strengthen grassroots participation in the electoral process, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has paid an advocacy visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. The visit, part of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) intensified campaign for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), […]

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Nigeria seeks EU approval to import non-hazardous waste

The European Commission on Monday received requests from Nigeria and 23 other non-members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries seeking inclusion in the list of nations eligible to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union. Non-hazardous waste, which accounts for 95.6 per cent of solid waste produced in Europe, includes municipal waste such as packaging, clothing, bottles, and plastics, as well as demolition materials like concrete, bricks, […]

February 25, 2025 19 2

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UNGA 79: Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of […]

September 25, 2024 98

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Spain’s PM Sanchez seeks fairer trade relations with China

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday, called for “fair trade order” during a visit to China aimed at boosting ties with the economic giant despite a standoff between Beijing and the European Union. Sanchez met local counterpart Premier Li Qiang at Beijing’s ornate Great Hall of the People on Monday afternoon, telling him Spain “wishes to continue strengthening its relations with China”. “We want to build bridges to defend […]

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