President Bola Tinubu says insecurity is the most troubling challenge facing Nigeria, with the northern region of particular concern. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu emphasized the need for urgent efforts to rebuild trust, strengthen unity, and restore safety across Nigerian communities in Kaduna on Saturday. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, spoke at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the launch of its Endowment Fund. The president said insecurity must be tackled decisively to prevent further…
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My Day, My Rights: Children Call for Real Change in Bauchi
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Children in Bauchi took centre stage on Thursday as UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office, in collaboration with state MDAs, marked the 2025 World Children’s Day with a special interface between children and policymakers. The event created a rare platform where children engaged directly with government officials, community leaders, civil society groups, and the media under the theme “My Day, My Rights.” Speaking at the celebration, the Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique—represented by Oluseyi Olosunde—reminded participants that World Children’s Day commemorates the adoption…
Shippers’ Council Boosts Maritime Police Port Efficiency
APAPA, Nigeria — Nov. 19, 2025 — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Police Maritime Command have initiated joint efforts to streamline port operations and mitigate delays stemming from human factors. The continued routine delays in cargo clearance at Nigerian seaports are negatively impacting business and increasing costs for stakeholders. The average dwell time of 21 days is significantly higher than Singapore’s 6 hours and Lome’s 7 days. The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Executive Secretary Akutah Pius Ukeyima emphasized the Maritime Police’s strategic role in trade facilitation and interference…
Nigeria Reports 81% Drop In Terror Deaths Since 2015 Presidency Says
Nigeria has recorded an 81% decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015, according to the Presidency. In a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, November 9, the Presidency said the decline reflects improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between the country’s security agencies and affected communities. It added that more than 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 fighters and their dependents have surrendered to authorities. The statement also noted that more than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned home, with…
SGF Akume Honored as Shippers Council Names Jos Conference Hall after him, Citing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Goals
The Nigerian Shippers Council built and commissioned a new 250-seater conference Centre in Jos, which it named after Dr. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The SGF commended the Council and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy while commissioning the project. He described the project as “a testament to commitment and vision” in strengthening Nigeria’s logistics and maritime system. “This edifice is not just a building; it is a statement of vision, a testament to commitment, and a reflection of the renewed energy driving…
CILT Conference Ends as Delegates Go Behind the Scenes at PTML
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT Nigeria, held its Annual General Meeting and National Conference at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22–24. “A highlight of the professional and vibrant conference was the attendance of notable figures, including the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa,OFR and other key stakeholders in the Industry. To conclude the conference, delegates took a behind-the-scenes technical tour of Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML, a subsidiary of Grimaldi), at Tin…
UNICEF Urges Sustained Immunization Efforts at World Polio Day Walk in Bauchi
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central, has commemorated the 2025 World Polio Day with an awareness walk aimed at reinforcing public commitment to routine immunization and sustaining Nigeria’s polio-free status. The colourful walk, which commenced at the Bauchi Emir’s Palace, attracted a large turnout of participants clad in branded T-shirts bearing advocacy messages encouraging parents and caregivers to continue immunizing their children. Participants included Polio Survivors Groups (PSGs), Fathers for Good Health (F4H),…
Clear Passage: NIWA Launches Swift Cleanup of Water Hyacinth to Clear Ikorodu Waterways.
The National Inland Waterways Authority,(NIWA), has concluded arrangements to clear a widespread water hyacinth infestation affecting the Ikpakodo and Ebutte jetties in the Ikorodu Waterways, Lagos. Confirming the action, the Lagos Area Manager for the authority, Engr. Sarat Braimah, said the exercise was a preventive measure to curb the recurring menace of the invasive weed before it disrupts transportation and fishing activities. ” We have carefully studied the pattern and spread of the water hyacinth and decided to act swiftly to mitigate its impact before it causes disruptions to boat…
Logistics and Transport Critical to National Security, Development, CDS Musa tells CILT NIG.
…. Institute inducts 363 New Members During Annual General Meeting General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), highlighted the critical role of Transport and Logistics in National Security and Development. The Defence Chief, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, informed professional members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT NIG) about this during the institute’s 2025 National Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22-24. The theme for this year’s conference was “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for Sustainable…
FG Clarifies Decision, Insists Mathematics Remains Compulsory For All O’Level Candidates.
The Federal Government clarified its earlier decision by making Mathematics a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. Spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade confirmed this in a statement released on Sunday, October 19th. Until the recent reversal, Boriowo had announced on Tuesday, October 14th, that students of senior secondary school in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions. The spokesperson had initially confirmed that the decision…