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Nigeria Sees Drop in Piracy Incidents, Says Sea Empowerment and Research Centre

Abuja: Nigeria has recorded a decline in piracy incidents compared to previous years, according to the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC). The Head of Research at SEREC, Eugene Nweke, announced this development in a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the decline in piracy is attributed to multinational […]

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Alleged Defamation: Court Adjourns Sowore’s Case Until Nov. 20

Abuja: The trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was on Thursday adjourned by the Federal High Court, Abuja until Nov. 20 for hearing in all pending applications. At the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Mr. E. A. Inegbenoise, informed the court that the matter was listed for arraignment. He, however, said that the […]

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Nigerian Military Urged to Adopt Homegrown Technology for Strategic Superiority

Abuja: The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the critical need for the Nigerian military to adopt homegrown technology and innovation to maintain strategic superiority. Speaking at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development in Abuja, themed ‘Utilising Emerging Technology for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness,’ Ogalla highlighted the importance of technological […]

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INEC Chairman Calls on National Assembly to Expedite Electoral Framework Amendments

Abuja: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the National Assembly to swiftly pass amendments to the electoral legal framework. Yakubu emphasized the importance of this action during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria, led by Mr. Barry Andrews, who headed […]

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Trade Fair: ACCI, Nasarawa Govt. Partner for Sustainable Economy Growth

Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Nasarawa State Government have entered a partnership to promote sustainable consumption and innovative practices for economic growth. Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of ACCI, announced this collaboration during the Nasarawa State Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) in Abuja. According to News […]