Month: July 2026
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Nigeria to launch security strategy for South-East region
The Nigerian government is collaborating with South-East leaders to implement a unified security framework following a regional summit aimed at tackling persistent criminal threats and instability.
Osun Gubernatorial Election: INEC Chairperson Amupitan Issues Stern Warning to Potential Troublemakers
INEC Chairperson Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned that any disruption to the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election will be met with the full force of the law as the commission ramps up security and anti-vote buying measures.
Aviation Minister Keyamo Labels Asaba Private Jet Landing a Security Breach
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo states that the pilot and crew of a private jet are in DSS custody after landing on a road in Asaba instead of the runway.
Shift in Public Sentiment: How OPay Users Are Moving Past Online Rumors
A surge in social media discussions about OPay highlights a changing trend in Nigeria, where users are prioritizing personal experience over unverified rumors to build trust in digital financial services.
Federal Government Declares South-East Security Vital for Nigeria’s Stability
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Umuahia for the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit, stressing that national progress depends on achieving lasting stability in the region.
Bridgforte Highlights Lagging Public Trust Amid Rapid Digital Finance Expansion
Bridgforte has launched a new governance framework and the Trust Lab to bridge the gap between rapidly expanding digital financial services and lagging public confidence.
Experts cite structural gaps as reason for foreign dominance in Nigerian logistics
CRFFN Registrar Kingsley Igwe and trade expert Dera Nnadi argue that foreign dominance in Nigeria's logistics sector is driven by systemic professional and capital deficiencies rather than nationality.
Minister John Enoh Lauds Aliko Dangote as Key Pillar of Nigerian Industry
Minister John Enoh praises Aliko Dangote's industrial influence while setting ambitious GDP growth targets for Nigeria's manufacturing sector.
AFRICOM Reports Drug Smuggling Surged Over 600 Percent in Africa
AFRICOM officials have announced that drug trafficking across the African continent has increased by over 600 percent in the last two years, prompting calls for enhanced regional security and logistics cooperation.
Femi Otedola Increases FirstHoldco Stake to 26% Following N222 Billion Share Purchase
First HoldCo Chairman Femi Otedola has boosted his ownership in the company to 26 percent after a N222 billion share acquisition.