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By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Eminent Nigerian statesmen, diplomats and scholars on Thursday in Abuja, called for an urgent return to professionalism in Nigeria’s foreign service, warning that weak diplomatic institutions could undermine the country’s ability to navigate an increasingly unstable global order. Speaking at the 8th Annual Conference and Lecture of the Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotunda Hall, Abuja, the Sarkin Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, delivered a strong plea for the restoration of career diplomacy as the backbone of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Sanusi observed that…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Journalists from Nigeria’s leading print and broadcast media organisations have undergone a two-day intensive training on climate change and governance reporting, organised by the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) in partnership with UK International Development. The workshop, held February 3–4, 2026, brought together journalists from outlets including, Standard Times Nigeria Newspaper , Radio Nigeria, New National Star, The Nation, Leadership, Premium Times, ARISE News, AIT, Fresh FM Ibadan, Solid FM Enugu, Gote FM Yola, among others. Themed “Media Strengthening Intervention to Amplify Voices, Strengthen Journalist Capacity, and Enhance Visibility,” the training…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Rivers State Government has gifted a new Toyota Hillux van to the South-South 2 Area Office of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The gesture is in fulfillment of the promise made by the Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu visited him at the Government House, Port Harcourt, in November 2025. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, presented the vehicle to the Director of the Area Office, Mr. Phillip Enaberue. A Permanent Secretary in the Office of the SSG, Sir Dede Friday, and the…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The true measure of a leader’s responsibility is impact and development. Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke AIA is widely known for her commitment to development. After several years of neglect and abandonment, the Kogi State Liaison Office in Kaduna has been fully revived and 90% completed, marking a major turnaround for a project once written off as moribund. The office was among the projects inherited in 2017 by the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kogi Investment and Property Limited, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke AIA, upon her assumption of office. At the…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has strongly refuted claims that Nigerian farmers lost nearly ₦5 trillion due to poor weather forecasts, describing the reports as false, alarmist, and unsupported by evidence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NiMet reacted to publications by The Nation (February 2, 2026) and Daily Trust (February 3, 2026 online), which quoted the Foundation for Peace Professionals as alleging massive agricultural losses linked to NiMet’s forecasts. According to the agency, the claim is not backed by verifiable data, transparent methodology, or any independent assessment, and amounts to what it described as…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has distanced itself from allegations published in This Day Newspaper accusing TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited of maltreating Nigerian employees and violating the Nigerian Local Content Act. In a statement issued by its National Secretariat, PENGASSAN said it did not author, approve, or release any statement alleging harassment of Nigerian workers by expatriates, racism, or other infractions attributed to the international oil company. The association described the publication as misleading, stressing that the document cited by the newspaper was an internal communication between staff and…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged Corps members to uphold the core values of the Scheme. He gave the charge on separate occasions while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps members, who are currently undergoing orientation course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State and the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The DG averred that the virtues of selfless service, patriotism, integrity, efficiency, commitment and team work had been the pillars that kept the Scheme waxing strong since its establishment in…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has declared the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum (AFRIPERF) a cornerstone of Africa’s energy future, urging stronger regulatory alignment across the continent to unlock large-scale oil and gas investments. Eyesan made the call in a keynote address at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) held Monday at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. She was represented at the event by the Director at NUPRC, Mr. Edu Inyang. Speaking on the theme “One Africa, One Regulator Voice: Aligned Policies for Continental…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its global push for innovation-led trade facilitation as it took centre stage at the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The three-day conference, which opened on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is themed “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.” It convenes Customs administrations, policymakers, technology providers and industry leaders from around the world to explore how technology can enhance border security while supporting legitimate trade. Nigeria’s…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Heads of State, senior officials, and regional partners from across West Africa have pledged a renewed, coordinated push to confront terrorism, transnational crime, and deep-rooted insecurity, following a two-day High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security held in Accra, Ghana. The conference, convened from January 29–30 under the chairmanship of Ghanaian President H.E. John Dramani Mahama, brought together Presidents Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Joseph Boakai of Liberia, alongside representatives from Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo. Leaders warned that West Africa and its immediate neighbours have become the…