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By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on managers of the Scheme’s ventures to be receptive to new ideas that will make their operations conform to global best practices. He made the call while declaring open the 2026 Farm/Ventures Managers’ Workshop, themed “Promoting Viable Partnerships For Profitable NYSC Ventures,” in Abuja. Nafiu, who was represented by the Director, Corps Mobilisation, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, said the NYSC ventures were products of initiatives designed to empower Corps Members, Staff and host communities, and enjoined the managers…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has indicated interest in partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to provide training on data privacy and protection for Nigerians. The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Olatunji said the partnership would strengthen the acquisition of digital skills among Corps Members, and also prepare them for opportunities in the growing digital economy. He added that the commission had identified about 500,000 data processors…

By || Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a strong public disclaimer warning Nigerians against fraudulent individuals falsely claiming to offer contracts on behalf of the Commission. In a statement released by the Commission’s Head of Corporate Communication and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, the regulatory body raised concerns over the growing activities of scammers who allegedly use name-dropping tactics and misinformation on social media platforms to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. According to the Commission, these individuals are not affiliated with the NUPRC and are solely motivated by the intent to extort…

…seeks partnership on IT services By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has commended National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC’s) contributions to the unity, integration and socio-economic development of the country. He made the commendation, when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. Adeyanju noted that the Scheme’s policy of deploying Corps Members to serve outside their States of Origin had added tremendous value to it despite many challenges. The CEO explained that the Galaxy Backbone was a digital infrastructural platform of the Federal Government…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Tension mounted at the entrance of Nigeria’s National Assembly on Monday as civil society groups under the banner of The Situation Room Nigeria staged a protest ahead of Tuesday’s crucial harmonization meeting on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Led by the Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, the demonstrators gathered at the National Assembly complex on Democracy Avenue, Abuja, demanding that lawmakers retain key electoral reforms in the final version of the bill. The protest comes barely 24 hours before the joint conference committee of the National Assembly is scheduled to…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Prominent civil society organisations on Monday staged a protest at the National Assembly, demanding the immediate passage of the Special Seats Bill aimed at increasing women’s representation in Nigeria’s legislative bodies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The protest, led by ActionAid Nigeria and the Situation Room, saw activists gather at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, calling on lawmakers to urgently pass the proposed legislation. Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, described the bill as a matter of justice rather than privilege. “It is not a privilege. We should not be…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja NLNG has been crowned Overall Champion and Best Sports Company at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), which ended, Saturday, in Abuja with a resounding display of athletic excellence and team spirit. Team NLNG topped the medal table with an impressive 52 medals; comprising 20 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze to take the lead from the defending champion, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), who finished second with 49 medals (14 gold, 15 silver and 20 bronze). The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) secured third…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja On this day February 16, 1966, a son of Ebira land was born—one whose life would come to reflect discipline, intellect and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Sixty years later, that journey stands as a testament to vision, resilience and enduring impact. As he marks his Diamond Jubilee, Alhaji Abubakar Saliu Damisa’s story reads like a blueprint for purposeful leadership in modern Nigeria. Over more than two decades, he has carved out a distinguished career across the transport and logistics, oil and gas, banking and finance sectors—industries that form the backbone of economic growth…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its nationwide mobilization drive ahead of the 2027 general elections, as prominent party leaders converged on Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, February 13, 2026 for a high-level strategic stakeholders’ meeting. Among notable figures at the meeting were Aisha Ibrahim Adoke and Hon. David Itopa, popularly known as “History,” alongside other key party stakeholders, signaling what political analysts describe as a renewed and coordinated effort to reposition the party as a formidable opposition force. The meeting, convened by national political leader Hajia Mariam Ibrahim Salihu, brought…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja It was a historic grassroots gathering in Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency of Kogi State, February 12, 2026 as women and youth groups threw their weight behind the aspiration of Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA) for the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. The town hall meeting, driven by a coalition of stakeholders, women leaders and youth organizations, marked a significant moment in the political landscape of the constituency. The groups declared their endorsement of Dr. Adoke, citing her track record and vision for sustainable development as reasons for their support. Speaking through their representatives, the…