TÜRKIYE IS PLANNING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL DEFENCE PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND MILITARY TRAINING CENTRES IN NIGERIA AS PART OF EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION AND INCREASE BILATERAL TRADE TO $5 BILLION.(PHOTO).

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 Türkiye is planning to establish local defence production facilities and military training centres in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and increase bilateral trade to $5 billion. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, saying the proposed facilities would enable Türkiye to support local military equipment production rather than simply supplying weapons and equipment. He also revealed that 200 Nigerian special forces personnel were undergoing a two-month training programme in Türkiye, with plans underway to establish a similar facility in Nigeria. “We are planning to have some local production unit also in that context, not only selling to Nigeria the tools, equipment, the arms that it needs, but also the possibility of having local production here in Nigeria,” Poroy said. On trade, the ambassador said bilateral trade currently stood at approximately $2 billion, including oil and gas, but both countries were targe...
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INEC LAUNCHES ONLINE SELF-SERVICE VOTER REGISTRATION FOR FIRST-TIME VOTERS, EXTENDS CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION EXERCISE.(PHOTO)

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 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rolled out a new self-service online platform for first-time voter registration to enhance accessibility and boost citizen participation in the electoral process.


The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Nasarawa State, Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-Sadiq, announced the development at a news briefing on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital.


Abubakar-Sadiq said the platform will become operational on **Wednesday, July 8**, through INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Eligible citizens will be able to follow step-by-step guidelines to complete their registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices without visiting any INEC office.


“The platform incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation and backend integrity checks to safeguard the credibility, integrity and accuracy of the National Register of Voters,” he said.


The REC described the initiative as consistent with INEC’s drive for innovation, greater accessibility, and improved service delivery.


However, voters already engaged in physical registration, those seeking to transfer their voting units, or individuals replacing lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are still required to visit INEC registration centres.


In a related development, INEC has approved a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The third and final phase, previously scheduled to end on July 10, will now run until **July 26**.


Abubakar-Sadiq explained that the extension was informed by a review of the exercise and feedback from INEC state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.


“The extension is to provide an additional opportunity for eligible Nigerians who are yet to register as voters to do so ahead of future electoral activities,” he said.  


“It underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable opportunity to be included in the National Register of Voters.”


The nationwide CVR exercise began on August 18, 2025. The REC noted that the first and second phases recorded significant registrations in Nasarawa State, including among persons living with disabilities.


He urged eligible residents of the state who are yet to register to take advantage of both the extended period and the new online platform.


Abubakar-Sadiq reaffirmed INEC’s dedication to a credible, inclusive, transparent, and technology-driven voter registration process. He also commended the media, political parties, civil society groups, security agencies, and other stakeholders for their continued support in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

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