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On Pipelines Security, while all that was appropriated and passed for security of all Nigerians in the budget is ₦3.25 Trillion— Who Is Protecting Nigerians? Nigeria is at a turning point — and the truth must go viral. NNPC’s audited accounts reveal that ₦17.5 trillion was spent on pipeline protection, energy-security and under-recovery in just one year.Yet, the entire national security budget for the same year was only ₦3.25 trillion — and insecurity is worse than ever. This is not a budgeting error.This is a national emergency. Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi has filed a powerful petition to the National Assembly…

The profile of Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka and his officers at the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service continues to rise as their performance also continues along the upward trajectory. Comptroller Frank Onyeka is well known for his acumen in the area of revenue generation, but he has also been an avowed advocate of legitimate trade facilitation as well as having a good eye for anti-smuggling activities. Inspite of the transitioning from the NICIS 11 to the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B’Odogwu software platform which naturally came in with the teething problems usually associated…

In the Wake of the ₦17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Scandal The revelation that NNPC Ltd.’s audited financial statements reportedly show a staggering ₦17.5 trillion spent in one 0 on pipeline protection, energy-security costs and under-recovery has triggered widespread outrage and deep concern among Nigerians. This amount is over five times the entire national security budget (₦3.25 trillion for Defence, Police, NSA and intelligence services), yet insecurity continues to worsen nationwide. Kidnappings surge. Terror attacks multiply. Farmers abandon their fields.Children remain out of school.Food insecurity deepens.And citizens are asked to pay ₦1,000–₦1,200 for a litre of PMS. The scandal raises a…

Demonstrating unwavering commitment to a safe and dignified workplace, IHS Nigeria held an awareness walk followed by a high-impact seminar as part of activities to commemorate the global 16 days of activism to End Gender-Based Violence against women and girls. The initiative underscored the organisation’s ongoing efforts to sensitize the community, educate employees, strengthen internal safeguards, and reinforce its zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment and abuse. After the walk along Adeola Odeku and Idejo Streets on Victoria Island, employees convened for a seminar at the IHS Nigeria corporate head office, where Bukola Konkwo, Associate Director, Operations Excellence IHS…

Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured with the Best in Technology for Development award at the 2025 edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held in Lagos at the weekend. For its work executing the vision of Airtel Africa Foundation locally, Airtel Nigeria received nominations in two highly competitive categories: Best Company in Environmental Stewardship and Best in Technology for Development. Highlights of the nominations included Airtel’s long-standing commitment to digital inclusion through investments in programmes such as the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative. The SERAS, now in its 19th year, is…

In commemoration of the 2025 International Men’s Day, IHS Nigeria has hosted an outreach event at Ifesowapo Aboru Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos State. The initiative was aimed at inspiring and empowering young students through conversations centered on leadership, respect, mental health, responsibility, and gender equity. Welcoming the IHS team to the school, Director and Principal of Ifesowapo Aboru Secondary School, Giwa Muyideen, expressed appreciation for the company’s ongoing commitment to educational advancement. “We are deeply honoured to have IHS Nigeria here to commemorate International Men’s Day with us. We thank them for what they have done, what they continue to…

IHS Nigeria, the country’s leading communications infrastructure provider and a subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group, joined senior government officials, security leaders, members of the diplomatic community, development partners, and senior private-sector stakeholders at the official unveiling of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Strategic Plan (2025–2030). The event which held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, marked an important step in strengthening Nigeria’s national security coordination and response architecture.Delivering a goodwill message at the event, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO) for IHS Nigeria, Mr. Dapo Otunla, who represented the company,…

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has appointed a three man Caretaker Committee to run its affairs, following a major reorganization in which the Godfrey Bivbere led executive was asked to step aside.The action was a fall out of the November 20, 2025, general meeting of the Association which held at its Secretariat/International Maritime Press Center, in Apapa, Lagos. The meeting, which was attended by over two-thirds of the Association’s membership, with all the nine erstwhile executives in attendance, unanimously agreed that the reorganization exercise had become necessary in order to reposition the Association to meet its aspirations. The…

CN International marked the 25year milestone of its longest-running feature series Inside Africa by holding a world premiere of the show’s anniversary episode at a gala event with long-term sponsor Zenith Bank in Lagos on 21 November. The event celebrated the continued mission of Inside Africa, which tells the stories of innovators, entrepreneurs, tech trailblazers, and artistic visionaries shaping the future of the African continent and beyond. First broadcast in 2000, Inside Africa now airs across TV, digital, and social media platforms to connect with and inspire global audiences.The 25th anniversary event was held at the Sky Restaurant, Eko Hotel…

A Patriot, a Bridge-Builder, and a Living Legacy Through Generations Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd.), OFR, rcds, of Igbide in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, was more than a distinguished officer of the Nigerian Army; he was a guardian of national integrity, a statesman of uncommon depth, and a father whose values did not end with his titles, but blossomed through the destinies of his children. Born into the soil of Isoko and raised in the discipline that shaped his illustrious life, General Omu exemplified purposeful leadership from the barracks to the corridors of public service. His…