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3 Division Nigerian Army Flags Off 2025 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

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12 months ago

August 18, 2025

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The 3 Division Nigerian Army has declared open the 2025 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition, an annual training exercise designed to boost operational capacity, teamwork, and professionalism across its formations.

The opening ceremony, held at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, drew wide participation from paramilitary agencies, government officials, and traditional rulers, underscoring broad support for the Army’s training drive.

Speaking at the event, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General E.F. Oyinlola, described the competition as a milestone in the Army’s quest for combat readiness and operational excellence. He noted that the exercise goes beyond testing physical endurance, serving as a structured platform to sharpen tactical proficiency, leadership, and adaptability in addressing evolving security challenges.

The GOC commended commanders, organizers, and participants for their commitment, urging them to compete with discipline, integrity, and respect for the Army’s core values of loyalty, courage, and selfless service.

In his welcome address, Commander 3 Division Garrison, Brigadier General A. Aminu, thanked the GOC, distinguished guests, royal fathers, and security agencies for their presence. He emphasized that training remains central to the Division’s operations, noting that the competition is designed to enhance competence, agility, and joint operational effectiveness. He also lauded Army leadership for prioritizing training and charged participants to uphold professionalism and esprit de corps throughout the exercise.

The event featured an oath-taking session by brigade commanders and participants, signifying their commitment to fair play and professionalism.

With the competition formally declared open, participating brigades immediately commenced drills and tactical exercises, setting the stage for days of rigorous training and healthy rivalry aimed at further strengthening the Army’s preparedness to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty.

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NAICOM Begins Issuance of New License Certificates to Recapitalised Firms

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August 5, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), on Tuesday presented new Licence Certificates to insurance companies that successfully met the Commission’s new minimum capital requirements.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Insurance (CFI) congratulated the successful companies and stated that the issuance of the new licences marks a significant milestone in the recapitalization programme.

He noted that the development signals the beginning of a new regulatory era focused on stronger capitalization, improved corporate governance, enhanced product innovation, and the Commission’s broader drive to build a stronger, more resilient, and globally competitive insurance industry in Nigeria.

The Commissioner urged the companies to leverage their enhanced capital base to drive innovation, develop new products, and deepen insurance penetration across the country.

He emphasized that the Commission has high expectations for professionalism, innovation, operational efficiency, and improved returns on investment, noting that the successful completion of the recapitalization programme positions the industry for the next phase of regulatory reform.

He further announced that the Commission’s next major regulatory initiative will be the implementation of the Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework, under which insurers’ capital levels will be aligned with the risks inherent in their business portfolios.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to removing regulatory impediments where appropriate while maintaining robust oversight and enforcing standards that protect policyholders and strengthen market confidence.

A total of 43 insurance companies that were declared compliant with the new capital requirements are expected to receive their new licences from the Commission.

The issuance of the certificates marks the commencement of a phased transition to higher capital standards aimed at enhancing the financial capacity, solvency, and claims-paying ability of insurance operators in Nigeria.

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Disney+ looks to TikTok creators to bring fan content to its short-form video feed

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August 5, 2026

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Disney is partnering with TikTok to bring Disney-focused fan content directly into the Disney+ app. The companies are starting with a pilot program in the U.S. in the coming months, and plan to expand to additional markets later on.

As part of the agreement, fan-made videos on TikTok about Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars will also be featured in the “Verts” section of Disney+, the streamer’s short-form video feed that rolled out a few months ago.

Disney has been working to flesh out the amount and variety of content on the video feed. The company late last year committed to making a significant $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a three-year licensing deal that would let people create short videos using Disney characters on the AI lab’s video generation platform, Sora. However, those plans fell through after OpenAI suddenly decided to shut down Sora in March.

This partnership with TikTok seems like a natural progression of that, especially as many streaming platforms are competing with social platforms for users’ attention. This competition is partly why Disney launched the Verts feature in the first place, along with Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video.

The deal also indicates that Disney is acknowledging that the next generation of talent is on social media. The company said that, through the newly launched Disney Creator Ambassador Program, TikTok creators will gain access to the media giant’s vast library of content, as well as opportunities to earn rewards, increase visibility, access exclusive events, and career opportunities.

Other streaming services, such as Tubi and Peacock, have collaborated with TikTok creators to produce original long-form content for their platforms.

The timing of the announcement aligns with Disney’s Q3 results. The company reported its subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) operating income more than doubled to $712 million from $329 million a year earlier. Plus, in a restructuring move, Disney has decided to shift its consumer products business from the Experiences division to Studios.

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