The Cuban government has strongly rejected a recent report by the United States Department of State accusing Havana of engaging in subversive activities against the US, describing the document as a “propaganda pamphlet” aimed at portraying Cuba as a threat. In a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cuba dismissed the allegations as part of what it called a long-running campaign by Washington to justify economic pressure and hostile policies against the island nation. The ministry argued that the report was designed to “fabricate support for potential aggression” by constructing what it described as false narratives about…
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In a major push to unlock the economic value of scientific research and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported technologies, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has unveiled plans to commercialise research findings from Nigerian universities and research institutions through strategic partnerships with investors and industry players, a move expected to boost government revenue, create jobs and accelerate industrial development. The Director-General of NOTAP, Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed the initiative while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, during a courtesy visit to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where both organisations agreed to…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has declared climate change a growing human rights emergency in Nigeria, warning that rising temperatures, devastating floods, prolonged droughts and climate-induced displacement are stripping millions of Nigerians of their fundamental rights to life, food, shelter, health and dignity. In a move aimed at placing people at the centre of Nigeria’s climate response, the Commission on Tuesday inaugurated the National Working Group on Human Rights and Climate Change, a multi-stakeholder platform expected to integrate human rights principles into the country’s climate policies and interventions. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the…
Nigerian electricity consumers may soon witness renewed efforts to end years of estimated billing as the Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has withdrawn its legal action against the Federal Government, paving the way for the resumption of a major procurement process involving 1.55 million smart electricity meters. The withdrawal of the suit, filed through a Notice of Discontinuance at the Federal High Court in Kano, effectively ends a dispute that had stalled bidding processes under key government metering intervention schemes, including the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF 3) and the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI).…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has challenged political parties and aspirants seeking elective positions to place the economy at the centre of their campaigns by presenting realistic and measurable plans capable of tackling poverty, unemployment and declining living standards. The advocacy organisation warned that Nigerians could no longer afford election campaigns built around slogans, personalities and unfulfilled promises, insisting that the next electoral contest must be defined by serious debates on economic recovery, job creation and improved welfare. The call was made in Abuja during a high-level political and governance…
Nigeria on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, signalled its readiness to deepen economic, security and diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom following the emergence of the Right Honourable Andy Burnham as the country’s new Prime Minister, describing his assumption of office as an opportunity to strengthen one of Africa’s most strategic bilateral partnerships. The Federal Government, in a congratulatory message delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, welcomed the peaceful democratic transition in the United Kingdom and expressed confidence that Burnham’s administration would open a new chapter of cooperation between Abuja and London. In a statement issued by…
By Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has launched a new digital offensive against the international trafficking of its priceless cultural treasures, unveiling a technology-powered platform capable of authenticating, tracing and protecting ancient Nok artefacts in what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised heritage crime. The initiative, unveiled Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 in Abuja in partnership with the United States Government, introduces advanced digital documentation and NFT-based authentication technology that creates permanent digital identities for ancient artefacts, making it easier to identify stolen objects, establish ownership and frustrate illicit trafficking across international borders. Officials said more…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the measures, though painful in the short term, would ultimately place Nigeria on a stronger and more sustainable economic path. Montgomery made the remarks on Tuesday, 21 July ,2026 during a farewell visit to the Revenue House in Abuja, where he met with the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, the envoy used the occasion to commend the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Senate has expanded the scope of its ongoing investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), while extending the lifespan of the ad hoc committee handling the probe by three weeks. The resolution was adopted on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 during plenary following a motion moved by the Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has launched the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.) Programme, a consumer credit initiative designed to provide Nigerians, particularly young people, with affordable financing for laptops, internet-enabled devices and other essential digital tools. The programme was unveiled on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 in Abuja by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Implemented in partnership with the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, the initiative is aimed at deepening digital inclusion, expanding access to technology and…