Year: 2026

FG launches Presidential Food and Nutrition drive in Kebbi to combat hardship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Items in Kebbi State, a strategic move to tackle rising food insecurity and support vulnerable communities. The flag-off ceremony was held at the Haliru Abdu Multi-Purpose Stadium, Birnin Kebbi. Speaking at the event, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, said the initiative reflected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proactive measures to address projections that over 35 million Nigerians could face food insecurity. He highlighted that the programme aimed to cushion the…

NEMA hails NiMet’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Forecast, vows proactive disaster preparedness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has commended the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for the timely release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), called it a critical tool for strengthening Nigeria’s disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Speaking at the public presentation of the SCP in Abuja, DG Umar emphasized that NEMA would immediately use the forecast to activate early flood preparedness and other climate risk management measures across the country. She further disclosed that the agency plans to convene a technical meeting of…

NEMA seeks UBEC support to activate Schools for Conflict-Affected Communities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called on the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to partner in operationalising schools set up at Rehabilitation Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) sites across seven states. Making the appeal during a visit to UBEC headquarters in Abuja on 11th February 2026, Mrs. Umar noted that the RSPIC project includes educational facilities aimed at addressing the learning needs of children in resettled communities. She stressed the importance of UBEC’s support to ensure that these schools become…

NEMA hosts Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Academy Students, promotes disaster awareness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday welcomed students of Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Academy, Abuja, to its Headquarters for an educational visit aimed at deepening their understanding of disaster management and emergency response operations. During the visit, the students were taken on a guided tour of NEMA’s Geospatial Centre, where officials explained how modern technology is deployed for disaster risk analysis, early warning systems, and the coordination of response efforts across the country. The session exposed the students to the critical role of data and mapping tools in predicting…

NITDA launches National Sovereign Cloud Initiative to secure Nigeria’s digital future

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has formally commenced the implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), marking a decisive transition from cloud adoption to structured governance and full digital sovereignty. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), represents a strategic milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. It signals the movement of a long-envisioned national framework from policy design into full-scale execution, with the objective of safeguarding national data assets while strengthening economic and technological resilience. Leading the implementation in collaboration with government institutions, indigenous cloud providers, global hyperscalers, regulators,…

Police, Bank CEOs strengthen alliance to fortify Nigeria’s financial security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and key players in the banking sector have deepened collaboration aimed at strengthening financial security and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic stability. This followed a high-level engagement hosted in Lagos by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in partnership with the Body of Banks’ Chief Executive Officers, where the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to protecting the nation’s financial system. Speaking at the meeting, the IGP emphasized the critical link between financial security and national security, stressing that the…

CP Niger decorates 414 newly promoted ASPs, charges them on Discipline, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips, on Thursday decorated newly promoted officers elevated from the rank of Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II) at the Command Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna. Addressing senior officers, families of the beneficiaries and invited guests at the ceremony held on February 12, 2026, the CP congratulated the four hundred and fourteen (414) officers from the Niger State Command who were promoted out of over twenty-six thousand (26,000) Inspectors nationwide. He noted that the beneficiaries were found worthy…

AIG Olaiya decorates 74 Inspectors as ASPs, warns against misconduct

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya, has decorated seventy-four Inspectors of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II), charged them to uphold professionalism and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties. The decoration ceremony, held at the Zone 7 Headquarters in Abuja, attracted senior police officers, families of the promotees and other distinguished guests. The event was part of efforts by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to recognise excellence, dedication and meritorious service within its…

National Assembly backs NITDA to supercharge Nigeria’s digital revolution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Assembly’s Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, chaired by Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation through an oversight visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja. The visit underscored the legislature’s focus on transparency, accountability, and effective governance in the nation’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. The delegation was received by NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who briefed the lawmakers on the Agency’s strategic initiatives, key programmes, and ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks across the country. DG Abdullahi highlighted…

Nigeria Customs transforms School, launches Sports Arena to empower Lagos Communities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has further strengthened its community impact in Lagos with the renovation of Methodist Primary School, Ibeshe, Ikorodu, and the commissioning of the Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena at the Western Marine Command. The twin projects were officially unveiled on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the presence of traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and well-wishers. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi described the initiatives as a testament to the Service’s commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development…