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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to immediately desist from unauthorised social media activities that could undermine the integrity, professionalism and public image of the Force. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, following growing concerns over the increasing trend of police officers creating and publishing videos, conducting live broadcasts and engaging in other social media activities while in uniform or in situations that clearly identify them as…

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have commenced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening social protection systems, workers’ compensation administration, and occupational safety standards across Africa. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting a high-level delegation from RMA, led by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Adam, at the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja. Faleye described the visit as the beginning of a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between two of Africa’s foremost…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has praised the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Corps Members and NYSC formations across the country. General Nafiu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, where he acknowledged the critical role of security agencies in sustaining the Scheme’s operations nationwide. According to the NYSC Director General, the success of the Scheme…

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has outlined an ambitious roadmap to accelerate industrialisation, expand trade, attract strategic investments and position Nigeria towards achieving a $1 trillion economy. This was the focus of the Ministry’s 2026 Top Management Retreat held in Abuja from June 22 to 23, themed “From Policy to Performance: Driving Industrial Growth, Trade Expansion and Investment Outcomes.” Speaking at the retreat, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the Ministry was shifting its focus from policy formulation to measurable economic…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting, including and empowering refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups, as stakeholders gathered in Abuja to commemorate World Refugee Day 2026. The event, themed “Until Everyone Is Safe,” was marked by a High-Level Dialogue on Refugee Protection, Solutions and Solidarity held at the ECOWAS Commission Auditorium in Asokoro, Abuja. The gathering brought together government officials, diplomats, development partners, humanitarian organisations, civil society groups and refugee representatives to discuss sustainable solutions to displacement challenges. Representing President Bola Ahmed…