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Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund

Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.

Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police

Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.

Nigeria Hosts Africa Defence Exhibition 2026

Nigeria will host the Africa International Defence Exhibition in October 2026, attracting 30,000 attendees from 100+ countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and showcase defence technologies.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

Southern Governors Establish Zonal Security Fund

Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.

NRC and SWDC to Revive Southwest Rail Routes

Nigerian Railway Corporation collaborates with Southwest Development Commission to operationalize unserviced railway routes, boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Southwest states.

Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States

My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.

Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29

Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.

6 Southwest Governors Make 3 Key Demands from Tinubu

Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states have presented three crucial demands to President Tinubu, including state police creation and enhanced security measures to combat regional insecurity.

South-West Governors: State Police Can't Wait

South-West Governors declare state police a national urgency, approve Security Fund & digital platform. They insist decentralizing policing can't be delayed. Read the full communiqué.

Tompolo gets honorary doctorate from ECU

Edwin Clark University confers an honorary doctorate on Tompolo for his transformative contributions to education and regional security. The university also unveils a N10 billion endowment fund.

Zamfara Keeps Schools Open Amid Kidnapping Wave

Zamfara State Government refuses to shut schools despite northern Nigeria's student abduction crisis. Commissioner reveals security measures to protect students while maintaining education.

Bauchi Closes Schools Amid Security Crisis

Bauchi state government orders immediate closure of all public and private schools due to escalating security threats across northern Nigeria. Stay informed.

Bauchi Closes Schools Over Insecurity Concerns

Bauchi State government closes all public and private schools immediately due to rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Governor Bala Mohammed prioritizes student safety amid regional kidnappings.

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