HAKAMA SIDI-ALI EMERGES NIGERIA’S 2026 SPOKESPERSON OF THE YEAR

Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been named Nigeria’s Spokesperson of the Year 2026 at the 6th National Spokespersons Awards held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.

PTAD DISBURSES ₦3.82 BILLION IN SETTLEMENT OF BACK-END COMPUTATION PENSION ARREARS TO 30,356 DBS PENSIONERS

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has disbursed a total of ₦3.82 billion as accrued pension arrears to 30,356 Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, pensioners across the country.

NIGERIA, UNITED STATES REINFORCE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY PARTNERSHIP

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Rtd, OFR, has concluded high-level bilateral talks with United States authorities in Washington D.C. The meetings were aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation between both countries.

DATAPRO SAYS AFCRA’S CREDIBILITY WILL DEPEND ON ANALYTICAL CONSISTENCY

Credit Rating Agency, DataPro Limited, says the long-term credibility and market acceptance of the proposed African Credit Rating Agency, AfCRA, will depend on its ability to demonstrate sustained analytical consistency and predictive value, rather than relying only on institutional aspirations or market expectations.

CUSTOMS UNCOVERS 399 JOJEF RIFLES IN SEIZED TINCAN PORT SHIPMENT

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef rifles following the completion of the coupling and detailed examination of an arms shipment seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, Lagos.

CUSTOMS SEIZES ARMS COMPONENTS, ₦373.8M CANNABIS PRODUCTS AT TINCAN PORT

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted components of more than 140 pump-action rifles and seized cannabis-infused products valued at ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos.

NIGERIA, BENIN REPUBLIC STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION TO TACKLE CROSS-BORDER THREATS

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed to strengthen defence and security cooperation, particularly intelligence sharing and border security, to tackle terrorism, banditry, trafficking and other cross-border threats in West Africa.

FG PARTNERS WITH LAGOS TO BOOST FLOOD CONTROL, WATER REFORMS, SANITATION

The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on flood resilience, sustainable water resources management, urban water sector reforms and sanitation to improve the lives of Nigerians.

TINUBU READY TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS, STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES — AKUME

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to strengthening collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), other faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, civil society groups and the private sector to address the country’s pressing challenges.

FG TO PAY OUTSTANDING WAGE AWARD BEFORE MID-AUGUST, SAYS FINANCE MINISTER

‎The Federal Government has assured public servants that the outstanding wage award will be paid before the middle of August, while outstanding promotion arrears are also being processed as part of efforts to fulfil commitments to workers.