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The honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) along with Dr. Bello Mohamed Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence at the Combined Passing out Parade of 73 Regular Course, Short Service Courses 49 (Army), Direct Short Service Service Course 34 (Air Force) on Saturday 26 September 2026. They joined other dignitaries led by Speaker Takudeen Abbas who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Special Guest of Honour.
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced discussions with the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, on strengthening technical capacity, knowledge development and professional expertise to support the emerging Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Nigeria. The discussions were held when a technical team from the NCAA Environment Team, including NCAA SAF Technical Expert and ICAO Consultant, Jon McKechnie, visited AAAU to explore collaboration on SAF development, training, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building. The team was received by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of AAAU, Dr Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, alongside members of the…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in addressing security and development challenges confronting the Sahel and West Africa. The commitment was made during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York. The meeting provided an opportunity for both countries to strengthen political consultations and exchange views on developments in Mali, the Sahel and the wider…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged media organizations to strengthen fact-checking and digital verification systems to prevent artificial intelligence-driven deepfakes and unverified election results from undermining the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the charge on Thursday in Enugu at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2026. Amupitan, who was represented by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu, r said the growing use of generative artificial intelligence, voice cloning and deepfake videos had created new threats to public trust and democratic stability. In…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria’s preparations to host the 2nd African School Games in Abuja in 2027 received a major boost following renewed support from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The development followed Nigeria’s presentation at the Extraordinary Session of the ANOCA General Assembly held at the Hilton Hotel, Nagoya, Japan, where the country provided an update on its preparations for the Games. The presentation was delivered by the Chairman of the Abuja 2027 Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Lekan Abari, following an introduction by the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Katsina Sub-Region, and Imcomtel Engineering Limited have conducted a joint inspection of the Katsina 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation Project ahead of the next major installation phase. The inspection, held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, was led by the Assistant General Manager (Transmission), Katsina Sub-Region, Engr. Usman Idris, who received the Imcomtel delegation headed by Engr. Emmanuel Okafor. The team inspected various sections of the substation, including ongoing civil works, equipment locations and supporting infrastructure, to assess their readiness for the next phase of the project. A key…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria (APPMEN) has inaugurated its Council of Patrons, National Advisory Council (NAC) and “The Nigeria We Want Ambassadors” as part of efforts to strengthen private media development and institutionalize the association. The investiture, held on September 24, 2026, in Abuja, saw former Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, emerge as Chairman of the Council of Patrons and National Patron. Also appointed were Odyong Nyankpa II, His Royal Highness, Amb. Dr. Joel Sabo Aninge, as Grand Patron, and the Emir of Katagum, His Royal Highness,…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard M. Doro, has said the Nigerian Government is intensifying efforts to reduce poverty and create sustainable pathways out of vulnerability for millions of Nigerians. Doro stated this in New York while convening a high-level side event on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), titled “Beyond Assistance: Reducing Poverty, Advancing Protection and Building Shared Prosperity.” The minister said the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, in collaboration with its stakeholders, was implementing interventions aimed at lifting vulnerable Nigerians out of…
The Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) held its 36th Convocation Ceremony on September 24, 2026 in Kaduna, for Cadets of the 73 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students. The Ceremony was attended by the Special Guest of Honour, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, other distinguished dignitaries, and the Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mrs. Helen Anyakwo.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence has convened a high-level discussion on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) High-Level Week in New York, calling for a comprehensive, partnership-based, and whole-of-society approach to address Nigeria’s and the wider Sahel region’s evolving security landscape. Addressing an international audience of diplomats, security practitioners, and representatives from the United Nations, African Union (AU), and ECOWAS, the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) OFR, emphasised that Nigeria’s security challenges like every other country have national impacts, regional consequences, and global implications, a statement by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Special Assistant (Media)…