Nigerian government will soon commission its first-ever military jetty in Lagos, designed to boost local defence production and create over 7,000 jobs for retired officers and skilled civilians.  The project by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) is located near Tin Can Island Port, will serve as a strategic hub for importing, assembling, and exporting military equipment, marking a major step in Nigeria’s drive for defence self-reliance. DICON-D7G Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Osman Chennar,...

…Slams Party With ₦2m Costs The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging earlier court decisions that restrained the party from proceeding with its controversial national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved all four issues for determination against the opposition party, holding that the appeal lacked merit and affirming...