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NUJ FCT to Amplify Policewomen’s Stories, Backs Gender Reforms at NPWC 2026

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has reaffirmed that gender mainstreaming in policing is a matter of public interest and pledged closer collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure journalists are included in ongoing gender reform efforts. The position was restated on Wednesday at the Nigeria Policewomen...

Education Summit, NUJ FCT Grace Ike pushes for Practical, Classroom-focused Reforms

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory Council Grace Ike has urged reporters, policymakers and citizens to take a sober, evidence-driven look at the administration’s education agenda during her address at the Education Summit 2026. Speaking at the event on Wednesday convened by the Education...

Missile Maker MBDA Appoints Airbus Executive Dumont As Chief Executive From November

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Excerpt: European missile maker MBDA appoints Airbus executive Jean-Brice Dumont as chief executive, with the leadership change taking effect November 1. European missile manufacturer MBDA has appointed Airbus executive Jean-Brice Excerpt: European missile maker MBDA appoints Airbus executive Jean-Brice Dumont as chief executive, with the leadership change taking effect November...

FG, IFAD Distribute Rice Seeds, Tricycles to 1,918 Nasarawa Farmers

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

FG and IFAD have empowered 1,918 Nasarawa farmers with improved inputs and tricycles to boost food security and agricultural productivity. In a proactive move to strengthen rural livelyhood and food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria in synergy with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, has distributed improved farm inputs...

FG Rejigs NABTE, ITF Mandates to Drive Tinubu’s Industrialisation Agenda

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

NABTEB and ITF has harmonise their objectives to strengthen workforce development and accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. The National Council on Skills (NCS) has reviewed and ratified the alignment of the mandates of the Nigeria Board for Technical Education (NABTE) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to support the industrialisation agenda...

Nigeria Has Lost Over 70% of Forest Reserves, Experts Warn

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Environmental stakeholders warn escalating deforestation and illegal mining are fuelling insecurity, and worsening livelihoods across Nigeria Environmental stakeholders are warning that Nigeria is losing between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares of forest every year, with the country having already lost more than 70 per cent of its forest reserves. They said...

Dogara Rejects Defection Speculation, Reaffirms Commitment To APC

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Former House of Representatives Speaker rejects speculation over Muslim-Muslim ticket, insists he remains committed to APC. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, is not planning to quit the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, his camp has said. In a statement issued...

Lagos Arrests Man For Allegedly Dumping Refuse Into Drainage Channel In Ikorodu

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Lagos State says a 56-year-old man is arrested for dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Ikorodu. The Lagos State Government has arrested a 56-year-old man, identified as John Ehidreme, for dumping refuse into a drainage channel at No. 18 Oluoga, Ikorodu, as authorities intensify enforcement of environmental sanitation laws....

PHOTO NEWS: Niger State Gets Pharma‑Grade Central Medical Store, Safer Storage

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Governor Umaru Bago has commissioned a state‑of‑the‑art, pharma-grade Central Medical Store for Niger State. The new facility is designed to improve drug quality, minimise wastage and strengthen the healthcare supply chain, ensuring lifesaving medicines reach clinics and hospitals safely and efficiently across the state. Equipped to store medicines, vaccines and...

Federal High Court Revises 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions to Speed Up Election Cases

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced the issuance of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, aimed at strengthening the speedy, efficient, and fair resolution of pre-election cases across the country. The amendment was approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice...