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 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Special Envoy of the United World Congress of Diplomats and Registrar of the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Public Administration, Prof. Hephzibah Ebi Suobo, has called on Nigeria to place the security and welfare of its citizens at the forefront of national governance, stressing that a nation's credibility and respect in the international community are largely defined by its commitment to protecting its people. Speaking during an interview at the PASA 2026 Security Summit, organised under The Unity Project Nigeria at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Prof. Suobo described security as the foundation upon which sustainable development, economic prosperity and international confidence are built. According to him, "The first responsibility of every sovereign state is the protection of the lives and property of its citizens. A nation that guarantees the security of its people inspires confidence, attracts investme...

By Genesis Ogiri NGOR OKPALA, IMO STATE – Barrister Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, KSC, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Ngor Okpala State Constituency in the 2027 Imo State House of Assembly election, has unveiled a comprehensive five-point development agenda aimed at delivering effective representation, sustainable development, and inclusive governance for the people of the constituency. The agenda, themed "Service, Development and Prosperity for Ngor Okpala," outlines Akwara's legislative priorities as he seeks the mandate of the electorate to represent the constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly. Akwara said his aspiration is driven by a desire to provide purposeful representation that addresses the developmental needs of the people through responsive lawmaking, effective oversight, and strong advocacy for projects that will improve the standard of living across Ngor Okpala. According to the legal practitioner, his developmen...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja-based real estate firm, Nests & Nails Nigeria Limited, Dr. Akinkunmi Oladipupo, has commended the Federal Government for its ongoing efforts to address Nigeria's housing challenges, while calling for improved access to land to enable developers deliver more affordable homes to low-income earners. Speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa International Housing Show (AIHS 2026) at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Dr. Oladipupo said the housing sector has continued to benefit from government interventions, but noted that additional measures, particularly in land administration, would further accelerate affordable housing delivery.  "He explained that access to land remains one of the most significant factors influencing the cost of housing, stressing that making land more affordable and readily available to genuine developers would encourage increased pri...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Kano State Commissioner for Housing Development, Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, has called for a collaborative approach among governments, financial institutions, developers, investors, and other stakeholders to address the housing deficit and expand access to affordable housing for low-income earners in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking with Newsway reporters at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the Commissioner said affordable housing remains one of the greatest challenges facing many African countries and requires coordinated action from both the public and private sectors. Arc. Adamu disclosed that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda by implementing policies and programmes aimed at increasing access to decent and affordable housing for the people of Kano State. According to him, governments alone cannot bri...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA – Belema Koleoso, Software Leader at Schneider Electric, has urged stakeholders in Nigeria's oil, gas, and power sectors to embrace a holistic approach to digital transformation, describing intelligent electrical infrastructure as the cornerstone of operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainable industrial growth. Koleoso made the call while delivering a presentation titled "Energy Efficiency through ETAP Digital Twin Technology" at the ongoing NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, one of Africa's foremost energy conferences, which has attracted policymakers, government officials, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, and energy professionals from across the globe. Addressing participants, she stressed that digital transformation should not be limited to process automation or operational technologies alone but must extend to the electrical networks that power industrial facilities. According to her, an intelli...

ABUJA – Eur Ing Professor Chinedu Ogwus , Regional Director for West Africa  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Technical Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE International), has called for the accelerated integration of robotics and autonomous systems into Nigeria's oil and gas industry, describing the technologies as strategic assets for enhancing energy security, combating crude oil theft, improving operational efficiency, and driving sustainable petroleum development. Speaking at the 25th anniversary edition of NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, Professor Chinedu said the country's upstream petroleum sector must embrace intelligent automation and digital innovation to strengthen asset protection, improve production efficiency, and remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global energy landscape. Delivering a keynote address titled "Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Nigeria's Oilfields through Robotics and A...