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Nigeria Unveils Major Radar Upgrade, Counter-Drone Shield To Protect Airspace

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Nigeria’s federal government announces sweeping radar overhaul and counter-drone shield to secure its airspace nationwide. The Federal Government has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul aviation and airspace security, unveiling major radar upgrades and the deployment of advanced counter-drone systems across the country. In a statement posted on X on...

Electoral Act: NCSCN Backs Senate, Warns Against Unrest

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) is calling for stakeholders to build on the Senate’s recent progress on the Electoral Act amendment, rather than escalating protests. “There’s a need to consolidate the gains made,” said Blessing Akinlosotu, NCSCN’s Executive Director, in Abuja on Wednesday. Akinlosotu cautioned protesters against...

APC Congresses: Don’t cede all structures to Govs, Nabena warns against implosion

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

… Says 2027 elections is about masses vs people in power Ahead of the nationwide congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon, Yekini Nabena, has cautioned Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda led National Working Committee (NWC) against ceding all the structures...

Digital Literacy: No Child Will Be Left Behind–Uba Sani

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Governor Uba Sani has reiterated his commitment to supporting initiatives that expand digital literacy, promote innovation, and provide equal learning opportunities for every child. The Governor, speaking at the “Class Is Open Everywhere” DigiTruck Digital Skills Training Programme on Tuesday, emphasized that no child will be discriminated against, whether in...

SEC Urges Civil Servants To Leverage Capital Market For Wealth Creation

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

SEC has urged civil servants to tap into capital market opportunities to build wealth, enhance retirement security and avoid Ponzi schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, enhance financial security and actively participate...

GoNigeria Expands Mandate To Push Electoral, Judicial Reforms And Security

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

GoNigeria calls for electoral reform, free speech, judicial independence and security foundational to Nigeria’s democratic survival and public trust. The GoNigeria Initiative has expanded its mandate beyond voter mobilisation to advocate electoral reform, freedom of speech, judicial reform and security, declaring these pillars essential to Nigeria’s democratic survival. In a...

Dangote, Obasanjo Visit Burundi To Explore Investment Opportunities

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Dangote, accompanied by Obasanjo, met Burundi’s president to explore investments in minerals, energy, agriculture, cement and infrastructure. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi where he explored new investment opportunities and cemented plans to expand the Dangote Group’s presence across the continent. ...

Emefiele Trial: EFCC Witness Says Banks Hoarded Redesigned 2022 Naira Notes, Causing Scarcity

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

An EFCC witness told the court that commercial banks hoarded redesigned notes, contributing to the naira scarcity during Emefiele’s tenure. Chinedu Eneanya, a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Tuesday...

Nigeria To Begin Sale Of State-Owned Assets In 2026, Wale Edun Confirms

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Finance minister Wale Edun says government will identify assets and timelines for sale as Nigeria courts private investors and partnerships. Nigeria’s federal government will commence the sale of selected state owned assets to private investors in 2026, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said....

NUJ FCT Partners Centre LSD on Capacity Building , mentorship

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has taken steps to deepen capacity building for its members with a proposed strategic partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (LSD). The move was formalised on Tuesday when the NUJ FCT Council paid a courtesy visit to the...