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Nigerian Borders To Receive Advanced Security Solutions From Turkish Defense Firms
Nigerian Borders To Receive Advanced Security Solutions From Turkish Defense Firms....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Turkish defense firms have secured contracts to enhance Nigeria’s border security using advanced technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Nigeria’s latest contract with Turkish defense companies reflects the ongoing development of their military partnership.
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According to the African online defense and security publication defenseweb, the Turkish defense firm ASISGUARD has recently been awarded a contract to provide an integrated border security solution for Nigeria.
This significant agreement demonstrates the company’s expertise in defense technology and highlights Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its border security capabilities.
The project encompasses various products designed for detection, command and control, as well as preventive and intervention purposes.
Central to the contract are ASISGUARD’s highly advanced Songar drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles have gained international recognition for their exceptional performance and reliability in various defense applications.
Equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Songar drones can autonomously detect, track, and neutralize targets with precision and efficiency.
Notably, this is not the first contract awarded to Turkish ASISGUARD in Nigeria. In October of the previous year, the Turkish company supplied a minimum of 10 Songar armed drones to Nigerian counter-terrorism forces.
The delivery of SONGAR systems to the Nigerian Police Force and Army was completed by September 15, 2022.
In January 2022, Nigeria and Turkey initiated discussions on defense collaboration, including support in counter-terrorism efforts and the acquisition of various military hardware, such as attack helicopters, armed drones, and infantry systems.
Another Turkish company, Havelsan, confirmed last month that it exported its BAHA ‘Sub-Cloud Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’ to an undisclosed African country, believed to be Nigeria.
In their ongoing military partnership, Turkey has provided Nigeria with military hardware to aid its efforts against Boko Haram terrorists and other armed groups. Upcoming deliveries include six T-129 attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries, two offshore patrol vessels from Dearsan, and six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Baykar.
In recent years, the Nigerian military has cultivated ties with Turkish defense firms, acquiring a range of equipment from UAVs to offshore patrol vessels.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with investors to drive development and generate employment opportunities across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The governor made the statement at the Government House in Umuahia during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the Aba Commercial Smart City, a project expected to create about 125,000 jobs.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, Otti said the project would transform Aba and the wider Abia State into a major industrial hub, fostering sustainable economic growth and large-scale job creation upon completion.
He emphasized that his administration prioritises the creation of quality employment over handouts, noting that meaningful jobs remain the most effective way to empower youths and citizens.
The governor also called for sustained public-private sector collaboration in the state’s development, citing the recent achievement of 90 days of uninterrupted power supply in Aba as a product of effective partnership between the government and private investors.
Speaking on the project, the Manager of Technical Services for Aba Commercial Smart City, Mr. David Okoro, disclosed that the development would occupy 140 hectares of land in Osisioma and generate 25,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs for residents of Abia State.
Ten inmates of the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have secured free admission into Yewa Central College of Education to study various academic programmes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The beneficiaries, made up of seven males and three females, were admitted into courses including English Language/Social Studies, Economics/Social Studies, Political Science/Social Studies, Business Education, Physical and Health Education, Economics/Political Science, and Economics/Computer Science.
Speaking at a matriculation ceremony held within the correctional facility on Friday, the Provost of the College, Dr. Mary Bamgbose, formally welcomed the inmates into the 2025/2026 academic session and urged them to maintain good conduct.
She described the inmates as reformed and expressed confidence that they could become positive representatives of the institution after regaining their freedom.
“Today, 10 inmates who have been corrected and reformed are being matriculated into Yewa Central College of Education. As you begin this journey on February 6, 2026, I urge you to conduct yourselves properly,” Bamgbose said.
“As God is showing you mercy through this opportunity, I believe you can one day serve as good ambassadors of our college outside this system,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of the new students, Peter Adike expressed gratitude and pledged that, despite their incarceration, they are determined to make the opportunity count.
However, he noted that they still face challenges accessing essential learning resources such as teachers, textbooks, and classroom furniture.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reflected on the lasting legacy of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, describing his leadership as a moral benchmark for public service, fifty years after his death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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