By Miriam Humbe The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Edo State branch led by the Chairperson, Princess Francisca Elema Esq. visited the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Monday Agbonika, on Tuesday 8th September, 2026. SP Tijani Momoh, the Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City disclosed this in a statement. The visit was part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in promoting the rights, welfare and protection of women and children. The organization is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of the rights, welfare and interests of…
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By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has mobilised key private-sector stakeholders to strengthen financial intelligence sharing and combat illicit financial activities. This was contained in a statement issued by the NFIU Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, in Abuja on Thursday. According to the statement, the initiative was unveiled during a high-level engagement organised with the support from the British High Commission and Convention for Business Integrity (CBi). The engagement brought together regulators, banks, insurance companies, fintechs, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), technology firms and other stakeholders. They participated discussions was aimed at co-designing the proposed…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has foiled an attempt to reactivate an illegal refining site in Rivers State, while recovering approximately 350 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in the Okolomade general area of Abua/Odual Local Government Area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operation by NNS SOROH on 6 September 2026 followed credible intelligence on the reactivation of illegal refining activities in the area. Suspected operators fled on sighting the naval team, leaving behind the illegally refined product and two wheelbarrows believed to have been…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key Commands, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army. The redeployment was part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership and align the Service’s command structure with Nigeria’s evolving security environment. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Apollonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on 9 September 2026. The exercise, according to the statement, prioritises critical operational theatres and strategic appointments to ensure the right leadership, experience and expertise are positioned to deliver decisive…
By Miriam Humbe In furtherance of its mandate to ensure that communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable technical and regulatory standards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of its Type Approval requirements through a technology enabled framework. Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC’s Director Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The initiative is intended to make Type Approval compliance more efficient, consistent, and effective by enabling the Commission to electronically determine Type Approval compliance of SIM enabled devices. The Device Management System (DMS) will serve as the technology platform…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, foiled a cattle rustling activity and recovered over 500 cattle during a swift response operation in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on 8 September 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Responding to the distress call from locals on cattle rustling activity at Rugar Mande Kurmin, troops swiftly mobilised to the suspected withdrawal routes of the terrorists and formed blocking positions. Troops engaged the terrorists…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps for deploying technology and digital innovations to curb fraudulent activities and enhance the efficiency of its operations. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Minister gave the commendation when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Dr. Alausa applauded the NYSC leadership for the transformation recorded by the Scheme, particularly its adoption of technology in the registration and deployment of Corps Members.…
By Miriam Humbe The Executives of the Environmental Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN), led by the Chairman, Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, has met with the immediate past Chairman of the Association, Mr. Amechi Chukwuekwu Oyema as part of efforts to strengthen unity and advance the growth of EMCAN. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday by Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, the Chairman, EMCAN and the Secretary, Samuel Adeyinka. The meeting provided an opportunity for the new Executives to appreciate the former Chairman for his sportsmanship and commitment to the growth Association, particularly his willingness to support a smooth transition…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 12 civilians during separate operations against terrorists in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State on 7 September 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. In the first incident, troops responded to a distress call following the infiltration of terrorists into a residence at Tsohon Tasha, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. Troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon six abducted civilians and…
By Miriam Humbe Disciplined operations, appropriate controls, clear accountability and continuous monitoring, and listening to our customers and using their experiences to improve how we deliver these services are important. Oscar Ede, the Chief Operating Officer, Open Space disclosed this during the press conference on the launch of Ethical Finance on Tuesday in Abuja. The founders of Open Space believe that technology is so important to the future of Ethical Finance, it exists within an intelligent financial ecosystem where financial services and Artificial Intelligence are brought together. Ede said: “Ultimately, our measure of success will not be how sophisticated our…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the process of removing the remnants of the three-storey building that collapsed on Monday evening at Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Nkechi Isa, the FEMD Head Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator and payloader belonging to Zeberced Construction Company, arrived at the scene of the incident at about 11:04 p.m last night and immediately commenced excavation operations to ascertain whether any victims were trapped beneath the rubble. The Head of Search and Rescue of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Mr.…
***APC South-East Leader Says His Office Is Ready to Guide Igbo Entrepreneurs Through Registration and Investment Opportunities By Miriam Humbe The National Vice Chairman, South-East of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has urged Ndigbo, particularly entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters and young business owners, to take advantage of the opportunities available in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Zones. Arodiogbu said greater participation by Igbo businesses in the Free Trade Zone system would help unlock new opportunities for industrialisation, export expansion, employment generation, technology transfer and wealth creation. He also called on Ndigbo to give overwhelming support to…