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Customs PRO Maiwada Joins Nigeria’s 2025 PR Power List

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has earned yet another national spotlight for communication excellence as its National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, has been named among Nigeria’s Top 50 PR and Communications Professionals in the 2025 PR Power List. The recognition, released on Wednesday, by GLG Communications in collaboration with The Guardian Newspaper, celebrates individuals driving innovation and impact in public relations across Nigeria and the diaspora. Maiwada was listed in the Changemakers Category, […]

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Chris Iyama at the ICAD 2025 pre-conference briefing, addressing African democracy and development

National

ICAD 2025: Africa Charts Path to Democratic Renaissance

By: Julian Osamoto Abuja is set to host over one thousand leaders, diplomats, youth voices, and governance experts as the International Conference on Africa’s Democracy ICAD 2025, kicks off Tuesday July 22nd to Wednesday 23rd 2025. The two-day event, holding in Abuja, will serve as a platform to share ideas and discuss homegrown solutions on Africa’s democratic future. At a pre-conference briefing held on Friday in Abuja, Convener of the conference, Chris Iyama, described ICAD 2025 as a “continental moment” […]

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General

NCS Renovates Ajegunle School, Targets 50,000 Pupils in CSR Drive

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through education, with the commissioning of the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. The project, executed by the Tincan Island Port Command, marks a significant milestone under the Service’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Customs Cares, which aims to impact at least 50,000 Nigerian students this year. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who led the commissioning, describes the project as a […]

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Economy

FIRS, OAGF Launch Joint Initiative to Tackle MDA Tax Non-Compliance in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness, The Federal Government has launched a renewed effort to tackle persistent tax non-compliance among its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), unveiling a joint initiative between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The move aims to close revenue leakages, enforce digital remittance, and enhance transparency in public finance. Speaking at the opening of a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described the initiative […]

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Sport

Excitement Soars on Day 3 of the 12th CNS National Swimming Championship in Asaba

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Asaba, Delta State – July 17, 2025 The third day of the 12th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship lit up the Stephen Keshi Stadium Swimming Arena with electric performances and crowd-pulling finishes as swimmers from across Nigeria battled for glory in a thrilling showcase of speed, strength, and resilience. Delta State swimmers once again demonstrated their dominance in the pool, with standout performances from Akiyefa Timipamiere, who stormed to gold in the senior women’s […]

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Sport

Nigeria Cricket Federation Launches Health Insurance Scheme For Staff And Players

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Adding to the very long list of staff and players’ welfare over the years such as a work friendly environment, commensurate wage structure, clear career growth pathway and more, The President of the Federation Uyi Akpata, has delivered yet another masterstroke of profound insight, strategic thinking and savvy decision that demonstrates true leadership. Health insurance plays a critical role in advancing the general welfare of a population. When accessible and affordable, it allows individuals to seek preventive […]

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Local

Prof. Sulaiman, Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has dismissed as false and mischievous, rumours suggesting he has defected or plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the DG describes the speculation as baseless and the handiwork of those unsettled by his rising national profile and unwavering political stance. Professor Sulaiman reaffirmed his commitment to the Renewed […]

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Stakeholders and disability rights advocates discussing electoral inclusion reforms at a policy meeting in Abuja

Politics

INEC to Reform Disability Inclusion Policies Ahead of 2027 Polls

By: Julian Osamoto The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is under mounting pressure from stakeholders to overhaul its framework for the participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, in Nigeria’s electoral process. The call comes in the wake of a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, where findings from the 2024 Political Inclusion Index were presented. The Index, developed by TAF Africa in collaboration with the European Union, assessed how well electoral actors are complying with laws meant to ensure political inclusion for persons […]

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Sport

12th CNS National Swimming Championship Opens with Excitement in Asaba

Asaba, Nigeria – July 16, 2025 By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 12th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship officially made waves on Wednesday in Asaba, Delta State, with a vibrant opening ceremony and thrilling contests that showcased Nigeria’s rising talent in aquatic sports. Held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Swimming Arena, the event—postponed by a day to honour the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari—was formally declared open by top officials of the Nigerian Navy and […]

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