By Dr. Terhemen Johnpaul Kpenkaan Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy is credible. The country boasts scale, a diverse population, entrepreneurial depth, significant natural resources, and a robust domestic market—ideally positioned to anchor West Africa’s next industrial expansion. However, macroeconomic ambition alone won’t yield structural transformation. The critical factor is institutional capacity at the subnational level—where investments materialize, land is allocated, infrastructure is procured, and productive assets are developed. Consequently, Nigeria’s economic future will depend more on its 36 state governments than on policy declarations from Abuja. The crucial question is not the audacity of national goals, but…
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By Miriam Humbe As the Nigerian military continue to win the war against insurgency, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), deployed in Goniri, under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai, (OPHK), have successfully foiled coordinated attacks launched by ISWAP terrorists on their location in Goniri, Yobe State, killing over 20 terrorists. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed Wednesday. The attacks occurred from the night of Monday, 9 March 2026, through the early hours of Tuesday, 10 March 2026, when the troops came…
By Nana Musa The Agora policy, a Nigerian think tank, would convene stakeholders meeting to deliberate on how to sustain, deepen and improve the country’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms. This was contained in a statement issued by the organiser, in Abuja on Wednesday. The policy dialogue, themed “Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria,” is scheduled to hold at the Yar’Adua centre, on Thursday. According to the organisers, the meeting would bring together senior officials from government, the private sector, civil society organisations, academia, the media, think tanks and development agencies. The dialogue aims to examine the implications of Nigeria’s current…
*** As Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji Bello Canvasses Awareness Of Competition Laws By Miriam Humbe The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, has described the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as a critical institution for safeguarding Nigeria’s business environment and protecting the integrity of the marketplace. Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Justice Kekere-Ekun made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of a three-day Competition and Consumer Protection Law Conference holding at the National Judicial Institute…
By Miriam Humbe Following the protests in some northern states in Nigeria resulting from the ongoing Iran-American crises in the Middle East, United States (U.S.) Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert, warning American citizens in Nigeria of a potential terrorist threat targeting its facilities and affiliated schools. The US Embassy disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution. The alert comes on the heels of rising tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran which have triggered protests worldwide, including in Abuja , Nigeria’s…
By Miriam Humbe Local Government Inspectors (LGIs) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been urged to deepen the usage of digital tools as enablers of innovation, efficiency and improved service delivery. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The Scheme’s Acting Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mr. Kwaghe Joseph Vandi, made the call today during a Capacity Building Workshop for the LGIs in Abuja. He said the workshop underscored the NYSC’s commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for discipline, accountability and operational efficiency in the administration of Corps…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to remain vigilant and sustain aggressive operations in clearing the remnant elements of terrorists in the North East region. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force ( North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The COAS gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri on Saturday, 7 March , 2026. The visit was aimed at assessing the security…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7 in conjunction with 8 Division Strike Team, operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated terrorists at Kadam Forest. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The troops recorded a significant operational success following a decisive engagement with a notorious terrorist network affiliated with Lakurawa Terrorists in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation was initiated following credible intelligence indicating…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully defeated multiple coordinated attacks launched by ISWAP terrorists on military locations in Delwa, Goniri, Kukawa, Mainok and troops harbour position deep in the Sambisa Forest. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The attacks, which occurred during the night of Sunday 8 and Monday 9 of March 2026, were mounted simultaneously from several directions in an apparent attempt by the terrorists to overwhelm troop positions. Undeterred…
IGP Olatunji Disu on Monday, decorated Eight senior officers with the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police. They are: DIG ZACHARIAH FERA ACHINYAN, fdc DIG ZANGO IBRAHIM BABA DIG ISYAKU MOHAMMED DIG MARGARET AGEBE CHALLA DIG MOHAMMED ABDUL SULAIMAN, mni DIG KENECHUKWU ONWUEMELIE, fdc DIG FAYOADE ADEGOKE MUSTAPHA, mni DIG UMAR SHEHU NADADA, mni
The Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, paid a Ramadan courtesy visit to the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal. During the visit, he extended warm greetings to the Minister and Muslim faithful, praying for strength and blessings throughout the fasting period, while urging Nigerians to promote unity, peace, and compassion during the holy month.
Our Reporter Again, armed militia unleashed violence on the senator representing Benue North East senatorial zone of Benue State, Seantor Emmmanuel Udende, this time at the 2025 annual Harvest and thanksgiving at Kpe Aya, Tsua Mbagbera, Vandeikya Local Government Area. Thugs in their numbers earlier blocked the Senator’s advanced team, beat up his staff and supporters into the bushes using weapons and destroyed their vehicles. Eye witness said the attackers also blocked the Senator’s convoy but were overpowered by the lawmaker’s security who escorted them into the venue. According to eye witness, while the programme was ongoing at the House…