Security Summit : Malnutrition, drug abuse fueling Insecurity, NUJ warns
***IPI advocates dialogue to resolve media, government disputes The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday identified malnutrition, drug abuse and the unchecked influx of foreigners to Nigeria’s media space as emerging factors fueling insecurity in Nigeria. The NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, stated this at the two-day National Security Summit organised by…
Omga007Beyond the Conference Hall : ECOWAS Lawmakers Witness How Solar Energy is Transforming Rural Senegal
…Ndiob community showcases renewable energy’s potential as residents seek greater investment to meet growing demand By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja NDIOB, SENEGAL — Away from policy debates and conference presentations in Dakar, members of the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee on Energy and Mines, alongside Committees on Infrastructure, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, embarked on a…
NAWOJ Urges Greater Inclusion of Women in Security Architecture at NUJ National Security Summit
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for greater inclusion of women in Nigeria’s security architecture, describing women as indispensable partners in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and the promotion of national cohesion. The association made the call in a goodwill message delivered at the National Security Summit organised by…
Ndume Pushes 5% Budget Allocation for Rural Energy as ECOWAS Seeks New Financing Models…Says less than $1 million can transform a rural Community
By Joy Omagha Idam Calls for increased investment, innovative financing mechanisms and stronger political commitment to renewable energy dominated discussions at the ongoing ECOWAS Parliamentary Committee meeting in Dakar, as policymakers warned that millions of rural residents across West Africa could remain without electricity unless urgent action is taken. The debate, which focused on financing…
FG to embed Journalists in military operations — Defence Minister
By Our Reporter The Federal Government has announced plans to embed journalists with military units during selected operations as part of efforts to enhance accurate security reporting and deepen public understanding of ongoing counterinsurgency and internal security operations. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), disclosed this on Thursday at the National Security Summit…
Idris, NSA Drive National Security Communication Framework, Seek Stronger Media -Security Partnership
By Sharon Akuboh Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, represented by his aide on Strategic Communication, Chido Onumah, have intensified calls for a robust partnership between the media and security agencies, unveiling plans for a National Security Strategic Communication Framework aimed at strengthening information…
Information Minister Idris, NSA, Push National Security Strategic-Communication Framework
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris and the National Security Adviser (NSA), represented at Thursday’s National Security Summit by his aide on strategic communication, Chido Onumah, called for deeper collaboration between security agencies and the media as central to Nigeria’s strategy for tackling insecurity. Speaking at the Security…
FG, Security Agencies, Media Unite Against Insecurity, Push Stronger Partnership for National Stability
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Federal Government, security agencies and media stakeholders have renewed their commitment to building stronger partnerships in the fight against insecurity, emphasizing that effective collaboration between journalists and security institutions is critical to safeguarding Nigeria’s future. The renewed resolve emerged at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of…