Author: Adekunle

Contrary to media reports suggesting that a vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was recently stolen in Abuja, sources familiar with the matter have clarified that the vehicle in question was no longer in the custody of the office at the time of the incident. According to reliable government sources, the Hilux truck cited in the reports had been decommissioned and sold more than two years ago through a routine internal auction process. The disposal of the vehicle, they explained, was in line with standard procedures for phasing out aging or non-functional government…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) College of Nursing Sciences’ (NAFCONS) has achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate in national nursing license examination, showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence in nursing education. Commandant of NAFCONS, Squadron Leader Boyi Elisha, announced this during the matriculation ceremony for National Diploma I (Set 6) students of NAFCONS, in Kaduna yesterday. He said the outstanding performance reflects the college’s dedication to producing highly skilled and competent nursing professionals. A statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the Commandant of NAFCONS, thanked the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and…

As part of its continued efforts to drive Nigeria’s industrial development through local innovation, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has taken its Made-in-Nigeria campaign to Kebbi State. The agency held a Stakeholder Focus Group Meeting with critical stakeholders to explore practical pathways for enhancing the adoption of Nigerian-made products in households and businesses across the state. The engagement, which aligns with NASENI’s mandate to nurture and grow the nation’s engineering and manufacturing capacity, brought together a diverse range of participants including business leaders, academics, government officials, civil society groups, and industrialists. Discussions at the forum centred…

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for accelerated Custom reform across West and Central Africa to strengthen intra-African trade and enhance economic resilience. He made the remarks at the opening of the Fourth Conference of Development Partners of the World Customs Organization for West and Central Africa (WCO-WCA) in Abuja on Wednesday morning. Mr. Edun noted that intra-regional trade accounts for just 12% of the region’s total trade, despite a combined population of 450 million and a GDP approaching $1 trillion. While the Nigerian Customs Service recorded a 90% year-on-year…

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has been credited with playing a critical role in stabilising the country’s currency during a period of intense economic pressure. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, made this known during a high-level security engagement held in March, jointly organised by the CBN and the Office of the National Security Adviser. Mr. Cardoso explained that the NSA was instrumental in mobilising key government agencies to tackle the multifaceted threats undermining the Naira and the broader financial system. “I really want to commend…

The Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has stated that corporate governance can serve as a key lever in President Tinubu’s push to build a $1 trillion economy, urging state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to meet global standards of transparency, ethics, and performance. Speaking at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Corporate Governance Forum in Abuja on Monday, the Honourable Minister described the newly introduced MOFI Scorecard as a vital benchmark for institutional health—designed to position SOEs for investment, growth, and long-term value creation. “This scorecard is not just a document—it’s a test,” Mr. Edun said. “Strong governance attracts capital,…

Nigeria is well positioned to weather the economic ripple effects of the sweeping tariffs announced last week by the United States, including on imports from Africa’s largest economy, according to Wale Edun, Nigeria’s finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy. In remarks delivered Monday at a corporate governance forum convened by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI) in Abuja, Mr. Edun acknowledged that while the tariffs — announced on April 2 by President Donald J. Trump — exclude oil and mineral imports, they may still exert downward pressure on global commodity prices, including crude oil, Nigeria’s primary…

National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Gwande, Manguna, and Dafo. The gunmen’s brutal assaults resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread destruction of property. At least 52 people were confirmed killed between March 27 and April 2, 2025. NEMA noted that the assessment teams are currently on the ground in the impacted…

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government is currently addressing the recent security breach in some communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Security Adviser made this known today 6 April 2025, at the Headquarters Operation of SAFE HAVEN during an operational visit to the State. The NSA disclosed that he was in Plateau following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore normalcy to communities recently attacked by miltias in the State. He commended security agencies for their timely response in curtailing the situation. The NSA,…

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, received the CEO of Renaissance Capital Africa Investors, Samuel Sule, for high-level talks on Nigeria’s economic outlook and investor sentiment. Discussions highlighted a notable shift in investor appetite—from Eurobonds to local currency instruments and increasingly to equity investments—signalling growing confidence in Nigeria’s reform trajectory. Minister Edun pointed to key macroeconomic improvements, including a stabilised exchange rate, a downward trend in inflation, and stronger fiscal discipline. He also emphasised infrastructure projects, energy sector reforms, and performance-based targets in conjunction with the World Bank as central…