Otti backs establishment of $13.1m CNG project in Abia
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has backed the proposed $13.1million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project, saying it aligns with the state’s industrialisation agenda and would strengthen clean energy and manufacturing development. The project, which is being proposed by Earthoc Group and its partners, involves the establishment of a 14.13 million Standard Cubic Feet […]
11 poets line up for N140m NLNG Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature has shortlisted 11 poetry collections for the 2026 competition. The ultimate winner is to receive a cash prize of $100,000 (about N140 million). The Chairman of the Advisory Board, Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced the longlist in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt. In the […]
Army’s ex-spokesman backs expansion, urges more funding, reforms
A former Director of Army Public Relations, retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, has said the planned expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions will enhance national security. He however said that this is only if it was backed by adequate funding, equipment and wider security sector reforms. Usman said this in an […]
Expert hails Tinubu for approving Army expansion to 12 divisions
A Defence and Security Expert, Dr Sani Abubakar, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions. He described the approval as a bold strategic step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. President Tinubu had approved the expansion alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel […]
Abia, other states to explore regional railway project, says Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has said South-East states and parts of the South-South are in discussion to develop a regional rail network to boost connectivity and economic integration. He disclosed this during the July edition of his monthly media chat in Umuahia on Thursday. He said the proposed rail network would connect […]
PC-NCG lauds Senate, urges fast-track of Coast Guard Bill
The Provisional Committee for the Establishment of the Nigeria Coast Guard (PC-NCG) on Friday commended the Senate for advancing the Nigeria Coast Guard Establishment Bill. The committee described the presentation of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport’s report as a major milestone toward strengthening Nigeria’s maritime governance. A statement by the committee’s Director of […]
Army expansion will strengthen national security, operational capacity, says Olukolade
Former Director of Defence of Information, retired Maj.-Gen. Christopher Olukolade, has said that the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will significantly strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness. President Bola Tinubu had on Thursday approved the army expansion from eight to 12 divisions and also approved the recruitment of […]
Nigeria now in the golden era, Tinubu declares
*Thank governors for embracing economic reforms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilised the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, with readiness to enjoy the benefits of democracy. The President, who received a delegation of stakeholders from the Northeast zone of the country led by Prof. […]
Reforms have made Nigeria to gain more global recognition, Tinubu boasts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed that the reforms instituted by his administration have been receiving global attention and commendation. Ha assured that more benefits from the reforms will come very soon. The President stated this on Thursday while receiving at the State House a delegation of a research group, Aseyori Tinubu, under the […]
Tinubu okays Nigerian Army extension to 12 divisions
To recruit 28,000 personnel As parts of efforts to strengthen national security, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions. This is a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This approval […]
