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By Aviashima Toom The flames rising from oil facilities across Nigeria tell only part of a much larger environmental story. Behind the familiar glow of gas flaring lies an invisible threat contributing to global warming, wasting valuable natural resources and raising concerns about the safety and livelihoods of communities living near oil and gas installations. That threat is methane, a potent greenhouse gas released through oil and gas production, agricultural activities, waste decomposition and other human activities. Although methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period than carbon dioxide, it traps significantly more heat over the short term. Reducing methane emissions is therefore widely recognised as one of the fastest ways to slow the pace of global warming. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil-producing country, tackling methane emissions represents both an environmental responsibility and an economic opportunity. A report published by the Natural...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian Army personnel and their families, declaring that comprehensive and quality healthcare remains fundamental to troop morale, operational readiness and the effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. General Shaibu stated this on Thursday  while unveiling the newly constructed Headquarters, Nigerian Army Medical Corps, at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. He charged the Corps to continually improve healthcare delivery to officers, soldiers, their families and members of the barracks communities. The COAS emphasised that investing in extensive healthcare services goes beyond treating illnesses, noting that the physical well-being of personnel and their families is essential to maintaining a healthy, motivated and combat-ready force. He stressed that access to responsive and quality medical services would not only enhance o...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigerian Navy has emerged champion at the 2026 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Cyber Drill Finals organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with SecDojo. The competition, held on October 27, 2026, as part of the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026, showcased the growing cybersecurity capabilities of government institutions and their readiness to tackle emerging digital threats. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, commended the Nigerian Navy team for its outstanding performance, describing the victory as a testament to the personnel's discipline, dedication and professionalism. The winning team comprised Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub-Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub-Lieutenant A Adam. During the competition, participants were tested on their proficiency in offensive security, application security, threat...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned 49 welfare and infrastructure projects across Nigerian Army formations and units nationwide, as part of efforts to improve personnel welfare, address accommodation challenges and enhance operational efficiency. The projects include 11 commissioned in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 38 others across Army formations and units nationwide. At the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the COAS inaugurated a newly constructed Officers Transit Accommodation at Life Camp, Abuja, designed to provide temporary housing for officers posted to Army Headquarters and other formations in the nation's capital. Shaibu said the projects aligned with his command philosophy, particularly the pillars of Sound Administration and the Soldier First Concept, which prioritise personnel welfare in building a professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient Nigerian ...

By Aviashima Toom, abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has congratulated members of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps on successfully completion of their national service, commending their patriotism, resilience and commitment to national development.  The DG praised their dedication to serving the country and upholding the ideals of the NYSC scheme. He noted that the corps members had made meaningful contributions to their host communities through selfless service and impactful community development projects. He said their efforts had inspired hope and demonstrated the importance of unity, sacrifice and collective responsibility in building a stronger Nigeria. In a farewell message issued by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the DG urged the outgoing corps members to maximise the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills acquired through the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. He ...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on the private sector to invest in the intelligence, creativity and productive capacity of Nigerian youths as a strategic pathway to strengthening national security, accelerating economic growth and advancing indigenous defence manufacturing. The COAS made the call recently, during a visit to Equipment and Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL) in Ogun State. He emphasised that Nigeria’s youthful population constitutes a critical national asset whose potential, when harnessed through targeted investment, mentorship and skills development, can generate innovative solutions to the country’s security challenges while creating employment opportunities and strengthening national resilience. General Shaibu noted that developing indigenous technological capabilities is essential to reducing dependence on foreign imports and building a sustainable domestic defenc...