Author: Mujeedat
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has announced the conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Security and Strategic Studies on its Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu PhD. The academic honour was awarded during Nasarawa State University’s 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, 11 April 2026, in recognition of Dr. Odumosu’s outstanding contributions to knowledge in security administration, strategic leadership, and national development. The convocation ceremony celebrated his rigorous research and scholarly work, which aligns closely with the practical demands of modern security management. The FCT Command noted that Dr.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun a specialised capacity‑building programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑driven revenue generation, remittances, and reconciliation as part of its drive to modernise public financial management and improve transparency. The training took place at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday, 13 April 2026, and brought together senior Customs officers, technology experts, and members of legislative oversight committees from the National Assembly. Addressing participants, Comptroller‑General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi said the Service is committed to harnessing technology to deepen transparency in public accounting and to better understand trade patterns within the…
The Assistant Inspector‑General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, FSI, MSPSP, has held a strategic courtesy visit with the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A. A. Mustapha, to reinforce inter‑agency cooperation and strengthen maritime security in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Western Naval Command in Lagos, focused on deepening coordination between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy within the country’s maritime domain. AIG Okunade described the security of the maritime environment as a collective responsibility, emphasizing the need for sustained synergy between the two…
Local oil and gas companies in Nigeria are increasingly stepping up production, creating jobs and mobilizing resources to sustain operations, says Engr. Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. Speaking at the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture, Attah noted that Nigerian independents have become more resilient and better funded, successfully acquiring and operating fields divested by international oil companies (IOCs). Attah projected that within the next decade, many indigenous operators will consolidate into strategic consortiums, with roughly five major Nigerian independent oil companies expected to emerge. He pointed out that over half of Nigeria’s crude oil production now…
Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector are being hailed as a key driver of renewed foreign investment and confidence, particularly in marginal fields, mature assets, and brownfield developments. Paul Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of AOW:Energy, described Nigeria’s onshore, swamp, and shallow‑water basins as among the most technically rich and commercially attractive in Africa, if not the world, underscoring the country’s growing appeal to global capital. Sinclair said interest in marginal and mature fields is reshaping how nations and investors approach upstream value creation, turning these assets into engines of near‑term production, cashflow, and faster development cycles.…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has completed a digital skills training programme for 60 youths from the North Central and Southwest zones, aimed at bridging critical skill gaps and improving their employability and entrepreneurial potential. The closing ceremony was held in Abuja and Lagos, with participants receiving industry‑recognised certifications that enhance their chances in the job market and in self‑employment. NCDMB Executive Secretary Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Acting Manager, Research and Development, Jonathan Njoku, said the initiative supports the Board’s mandate to build local capacity in the oil and gas sector and related industries.…
TotalEnergies is ramping up a broad portfolio of upstream and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects across Africa, betting on the continent as a primary engine of production growth through 2026 and beyond. The company’s African assets now account for about half of its operated global output and represent its largest area of exploration spending, with several projects moving into active execution and development. In the Republic of Congo, TotalEnergies invested roughly $500 million in 2025 to drill additional wells at the Moho Nord field, aiming to add about 40,000 barrels per day of incremental production. The field already contributes…
President Bola Tinubu has joined the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in celebrating the birthday of the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, whom he described as a key voice in bridging the party and the Nigerian public. The President extended warm felicitations to Morka, the APC National Executive Council (NEC), the National Working Committee (NWC), and all party members as the APC scribe marks another year in good health. In his message, Tinubu acknowledged Morka’s strong background as a human rights advocate and civil society leader before entering politics, noting that this experience…
Heirs Insurance Group and United Capital Plc have held Yoga and Money Meet Up, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women in Lagos, blending guided yoga and stress‑management sessions with expert talks on insurance, investment, and asset protection. The one‑day event underlined the two institutions’ shared commitment to making financial wellness relevant, accessible, and integrated into the everyday lives of Nigerian women. Ifesinachi Okoli‑Okpagu, Chief Marketing Officer at Heirs Insurance Group, stressed the close connection between insurance and personal wellness. She explained that self‑care is not only about physical or mental relaxation but also about making…
Four days into the latest round of peace talks in Islamabad, the United States and Iran have failed to reach a permanent deal to end their six‑week‑old war, leaving the fragile ceasefire on shaky ground. The 21‑hour negotiations concluded on Sunday with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate, raising fears of a return to open hostilities. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, said no agreement had been reached and bluntly declared it “bad news for Iran much more than it is for the United States.” Still, he left Pakistan with what he described as a…