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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote public awareness, responsible communication and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the NIPR, led by its President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Maida said the Commission would continue working with professional bodies such as the NIPR to enhance stakeholder engagement and deepen public…

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, alongside the Ministry’s management, staff and well-wishers, celebrated the birthday of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, in recognition of his dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to the Ministry’s mandate.   The birthday celebration was held at the Permanent Secretary’s Conference Room at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on Monday, July 6, 2026.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a major step to strengthen border security and intelligence gathering with the deployment of an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, providing officers with direct access to one of the world’s largest criminal intelligence networks. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development during a demonstration of the facility, describing it as a significant milestone in the Service’s technology-driven transformation and intelligence-led enforcement strategy. According to Adeniyi, modern Customs enforcement has gone beyond traditional compliance measures, with technology becoming indispensable…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has congratulated the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, praising the monarch’s commitment to peace, security and community development. The IGP was represented at the celebration on Sunday by the Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, who conveyed the Inspector-General’s warm felicitations and best wishes to the revered traditional ruler. Speaking at the event, CP Ohagwu commended the Olowo of Owo for his unwavering dedication to promoting peace, security and community engagement, describing the…

Nigeria and Tunisia have agreed to fast-track bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, education, technology and other strategic sectors as both countries moved to strengthen their longstanding diplomatic relations. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit. During the meeting, Ambassador Antit congratulated the minister on her appointment and conveyed the goodwill of the Tunisian government. He expressed Tunisia’s desire to deepen its cordial relationship with Nigeria and proposed the revival of the Nigeria-Tunisia…

Nigeria and the Holy See have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, promoting peace, dialogue, religious harmony and sustainable development as both sides marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while receiving Paul Richard Gallagher during a courtesy visit. Odumegwu-Ojukwu described the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the Holy See as one built on shared values of peace, human dignity, dialogue, international cooperation and sustainable development. She said the anniversary provided an opportunity for both parties…

The Nigeria Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has secured the release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with Secret Reporters, following its intervention with the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Monday by the Legal Adviser of IPI Nigeria, Tobi Soniyi, the organisation said Ugagbe was released from police custody at about 7:30 p.m. to the President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed. According to the statement, although the journalist has been granted bail, police investigations into allegations bordering on espionage, cyberstalking and computer-related offences are…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has called on law students across Nigeria to become fearless defenders of human rights and the rule of law, describing both as indispensable pillars of a just, democratic and progressive society. Ojukwu made the call during an educational visit by students of the Faculty of Law, University of Jos, to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He was represented by the NHRC’s Director of Human Rights Education and Promotion, Mrs. Agharase Arase. Addressing the students, the NHRC boss…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unlawful use of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), an umbrella body comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The Federal…