Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and ensure accountability for perpetrators of violence. The commitment is contained in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the first session ofContinue Reading

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its strong institutional backing for Africa’s first-ever comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026—a landmark event expected to position the country as a continental hub for defence innovation, security collaboration and industrial growth.The exhibition, known as theContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI Nigeria and Austria have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations, deepen multilateral engagement, and expand cooperation across key strategic sectors of mutual interest. The commitment was reached during a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumiegwu-Ojukwu, and Austria’s Secretary-General of the FederalContinue Reading

By Frontline Reporters Thousands of prospective corps members and their families are gripped by anxiety as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) begins the 2026 Batch A (Stream 1) orientation exercise across Nigeria, particularly in states battling persistent banditry, kidnappings, and terror attacks. From Zamfara and Kaduna to Borno, Yobe,Continue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has signed a concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, marking a major step in its plan to modernise aviation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. The agreement was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirming thatContinue Reading

The Federal Government has said its security collaboration with the United States is delivering tangible results, particularly in counter-terrorism operations across the North-East, North-West and North-Central regions of the country. National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitmentContinue Reading

Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (5th from left}, the UAE Consular-General to Nigeria, Salem Al-Jaberi (6th from left), Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mrs. Vivian Richard-Edet (4th from left), Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services, Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar (3rd from left), Executive Director, Marine & Operations Engr.Continue Reading