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Telecoms Ownership now under tighter Surveillance as NCC, CAC link approvals to 10% Share transfers

Telecommunications companies in Nigeria will now undergo stricter scrutiny before any major changes in their ownership structures can be finalized, following a new regulatory move jointly announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This is contained in a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs of NCC Mrs Nnena…

FRCN Journalist Sandra Chukwugekwu Receives 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award

Senior broadcast journalist and Diplomatic Editor with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Comrade Sandra Chukwugekwu, has been honoured with the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award by All Saints Catholic Church, Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, in recognition of her contributions to journalism, humanity and national development. The award was formally presented during the Parish Laity Council…

2026 Humanitarian and Service Award : All Saints Catholic Church Honours NUJ FCT Boss

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The All Saints Church, Morning Service swelled with applause and gratitude as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award ( 2026 Humanitarian and service award) by the church’s Laity Council. Receiving the award in spirit, Comrade Ike expressed deep…

NDLEA, MTN Foundation Lead Walk Against Substance Abuse in Abuja

Report by Wasilah I. Ladan, Radio Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), in partnership with the MTN Foundation on Saturday, staged a Walk Against Substance Abuse at the African University of Science and Technology, Galadimawa, Abuja. The walk was organised to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Substance Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking….

The FCTA Commits to Unbiased Effective Examination Monitoring in FCT

By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through the Education Resource Centre (ERC), has reiterated the importance of effective examination monitoring as a critical tool for ensuring the credibility, standardisation, and smooth conduct of examinations across the Federal Capital Territory. In line with its statutory mandate of promoting quality assurance and maintaining…

Security Summit : DG DSS Oluwatosin Ajayi bags NUJ Man of the Year Award

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja As part of the Security Summit, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday honoured the Director‑General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, mni, for his leadership in strengthening collaboration between security agencies and the media, following a two‑day National Security Summit held in Abuja. The…

NAWOJ Demands Transparency Over Withdrawal of Child Defilement Case in Plateau State

By Jasmine Okogerie The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep concern over reports of the withdrawal of criminal charges in the alleged defilement case involving a four-year-old child in Plateau State. As a foremost organization dedicated to advancing the rights, welfare, and protection of women and children, NAWOJ considers this development deeply…

NAWOJ Expresses Deep Concern Over Withdrawal of Child Defilement Case in Plateau State, Calls for Immediate Review

By Jasmine Okogerie Worried by the minor Defilement, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has received with shock and concern reports of the withdrawal of criminal charges in the case involving the alleged defilement of a four-year-old child in Plateau State. As an organization committed to the protection of women and children, the promotion…