Tag: Abuja

Housing Minister endorses NUJ Journalists Village in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed full support for the proposed ‘NUJ FCT Journalists’ Village’ in Abuja, a housing scheme initiated by the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).   Dangiwa, who received the NUJ FCT leadership led by Chairperson Ms. Grace Ike in Abuja, described journalists as critical partners in nation-building. He assured them that the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) would support the initiative once a titled plot of land and a housing design are…

NITDA, ONSA to host landmark National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 in Abuja …. Event to tackle emerging threats, build resilience in Nigeria’s Digital Ecosystem

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As Nigeria accelerate its journey toward becoming Africa’s leading digital economy, cybersecurity has become a critical national priority. In response to the growing need for digital protection, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025). The landmark event will take place from 9th to 10th July 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at a press briefing held at the NITDA Headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA emphasized that…

WCO-WCA Donor Conference Ends in Abuja with Renewed Commitment to Customs Reform …. As CGC Adeniyi, WCO, Partners Call for Decisive Regional Action

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Fourth Donor Conference of the World Customs Organization for West and Central Africa (WCO-WCA) ended on a high note on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Centre, Abuja, with stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to customs modernisation and sustainable development across the region.   The five-day conference brought together customs officials, donor partners, and stakeholders from across West and Central Africa to assess progress, share best practices, and strengthen regional collaboration in customs administration.   Delivering the closing address on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Finance…

Makems Jewellery dazzles Abuja at 2024 Exhibition, supports FG’s push for Local Content

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Makems Jewellery, an Abuja-based rising star in the jewellery industry, lit up the Capital city with its highly-anticipated 2024 Jewellery Exhibition. Held on December 7 at the Glowing Ages Academy in Kaura District.The event drew fashion enthusiasts and potential clients eager to explore a stunning array of locally-crafted and imported jewellery pieces. The showcase, blending contemporary and vintage designs, highlighted Makems’ commitment to promoting the Federal Government’s local content policy. Attendees marveled at the unique handmade jewellery collections, including necklaces, bangles, earrings, and bracelets tailored to suit every style. Miss…

“I can make you Disappear And nothing will Happen,” Reps Member, Alex Ikwechegh assaults,threatens Bolt Driver in Abuja

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A viral video making the rounds on social media captured a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, brutalising an e-hailing driver who went to his (the lawmaker) residence in Abuja for delivery. Ikewechegh represents Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The lawmaker slapped the driver three times and hurled insults at him for asking him to come to his car to collect what he (the driver) was there to deliver. Ikwechegh also threatened to make the driver disappear from Nigeria, saying nothing would happen if he did.…

N/Delta Youths to storm Abuja over failed promises on Port Harcourt refinery ….. urge NNPCL Boss,Mele Kyari to resign for failing Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Some groups under the aegis of Coalition of Niger Delta Youths Against Poverty, Insecurity & Environmental Degradation (CONDYAPIED), have expressed disappointment over failure of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to operationalise the Port Harcourt Refinery before the end of September, 2024, as promised.   The NNPCL Boss had severally assured Nigerians that the Port Harcourt refinery would start local refining and that prices of petroleum products would reduce drastically before the deadline of September 2024.   One month later,…

NASS holds 4-Day Management Retreat In Abuja ….. Harps on continuous synergy between NASC and NASS.

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The Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Sani Magaji Tambawal has said the National Assembly Service Commission NASC and the National Assembly NASS shared a common vision as engine room of the legislature that beared enormous responsibility of providing seamless administrative and legislative support to the National Assembly.   Tambuwal who stated this at the opening ceremony of a four day retreat for top management staff of National Assembly Service Commission NASC and National Assembly NASS held at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, the nation’s city between Thursday 12th September- Sunday…

Culture and identity of Gbagyi\ Gwari in FCT, Abuja. By Mercy Tartsea Anshase & Afolashade Afolabi.

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Cultural identity refers to share beliefs norms, value and practice that define a group of individual often linked by ethnicity or religion, the identity shapes individual perception of themselves and their relationship to the world influencing their behaviors attitudes interactions with people. Gbagyi /Gwari people are found all over the places in Nigeria, especially western parts of Abuja , Niger state ,Kaduna state, part of Kogi state and Nasarawa state. Gbagyi/Gwari”s major towns include Minna, koru, kuta, kwaliu, Gawu, Gusssiro , Gwada, Guni, Fuka, Galkogo, Mailkula,Maita, Usafafa, Mpape, Bwari, Suleja,…

INTERNATIONAL FRAUDWEEK: CIFCFIN identifies with a Week Long Fraud Awareness Activities in Abuja

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By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria CIFCFIN, FCT Chapter is holding a week long fraud awareness activities, beginning from Sunday November 12 to Saturday, November 18 , 2023 to mark this year’s International Fraud Awareness Week.   A statement signed by the Ag Registrar/ CEO and the Chairman, FCT Chapter President, Dr Isa Salifu, said the International Fraud Awareness Week is lined up with series of activities to mark the event.   The event hashtag #FRAUDWEEK witnessed an awareness program…

Over 5,000 participants in attendance,as 6th NDIS begins in Abuja

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Over 5,000 participants including business owners and investors are currently in Abuja for the 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, convened by the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI) in collaboration with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The year edition with the theme “New Vistas, New Aspirations,New Opportunities: The Diaspora and National Development”recorded presence of Nigerians in Diaspora investors and non Nigerians who are keen in investing in the Nigeria’s economy. In her remarks,Hon. Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO,Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)said the overall goal of the Summit was to demonstrate that…