Customs Intensifies Trade Reforms, Trains Journalists
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to modernize trade operations through technology-driven reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, accountability, and trade facilitation across the country. This formed the focus of a training workshop organized for journalists on the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was […]
CBN Warns States Against Excessive Borrowing
By Oluwkemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that reckless borrowing, unplanned spending, and poor fiscal coordination by State Governments could undermine Nigeria’s planned transition to an Inflation Targeting monetary policy framework. Speaking during an engagement with sub-national stakeholders organised through the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat, the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic […]
NBBF Appoints David Fizdale as New D’Tigers Head Coach
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of David Fizdale as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Men’s Senior National Basketball Team, D’Tigers. The appointment, approved under the leadership of NBBF President Ahmadu Kida, followed recommendations from the Federation’s Technical Committee and forms part of the NBBF’s broader long-term vision […]
NDLEA Uncovers N5.8bn Loud Cannabis Stash in Lekki Mansion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a massive stash of imported Loud cannabis worth over N5.8 billion in a Lekki mansion. This is as tge agency also arrested three persons with disabilities (PWDs) in separate drug trafficking operations across Anambra and Kwara states. Chairman of the NDLEA, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, […]
Speaker Abbas Declares Fifth-Term Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially declared his intention to seek a fifth term representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The declaration drew a massive crowd of supporters and political stakeholders to the high-profile rally in Kaduna State. The declaration ceremony, held at the Mallawa […]
IGP Disu assures INEC of election security partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring a safe and credible electoral process across the country. He gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, and his delegation […]
NPF Busts ₦713.9m Fraud Syndicate, Arrests Two Suspects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismantled a major bank fraud syndicate linked to the diversion of over ₦713.9 million from customers’ accounts, arresting two key suspects and launching a manhunt for other members of the network. The breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) following a […]
Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of Power and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs respectively, marking a key step in the expansion of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Their confirmation followed a thorough screening session at the National Assembly, where lawmakers evaluated the nominees’ professional backgrounds, […]
Iloenyosi Builds NFF Campaign with Regional Appointments
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender and football administrator, Chikelue Iloenyosi, who also serves as Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, has stepped up his campaign for a seat on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board representing the South East zone with the unveiling of key regional coordinators. The appointments are part of […]
Adeboye Pushes Grassroots Sports Revival After talks with NIS DG
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s push to rebuild its sporting strength from the ground up has received fresh momentum, as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders following a high-level meeting with Philip Shaibu. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door session with the Director General […]