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NEPZA, NDLEA Strengthen Collaboration to Streamline Free Trade Zone Operations

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in order to support the Federal Government’s One-Stop-Shop framework across all Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The understanding was reached during a phone conversation between Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director/CEO of NEPZA, and the NDLEA Chairman/CEO, retired Brigadier General, Buba Marwa, on Monday. A statement by BEPZA's spokesperson, Dr. Martins Odeh, says the discussion followed concerns raised by […]

August 19, 2025

Business

NCAA Clears Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport For Commercial Operations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially granted a commercial operational licence to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State, paving the way for the commencement of commercial activities at the newly built facility. The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang Godwin, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with a news correspondent on Monday. Godwin explained that the certification authorizes the airport to begin full operations: “Yes, the licence has been granted, and […]

August 19, 2025

Business

PenCom Suspends Seven Mortgage Banks Over Housing Loan Non-Compliance

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has taken decisive action to safeguard pension contributors’ funds by suspending equity contribution applications submitted through seven Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) over alleged breaches of its housing loan guidelines. In a circular dated August 11, 2025, signed by the Head of Benefits and Insurance Department, Obiora Ibeziako, and addressed to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs), PenCom noted, “Following the cited letter, the commission instructs that Pension Fund Administrators, […]

August 19, 2025

FCT Minister’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, dismisses claims that Nyesom Wike approved ₦5bn contracts.

Local News

FCT Minister Denies Awarding Five Billion Naira Contracts

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations of awarding ₦5 billion contracts to local contractors, explaining that all payments made under his administration were to settle outstanding obligations inherited from previous leadership. His Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed reports alleging that the Minister awarded contracts worth ₦5 billion to local contractors. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Olayinka described the claim as […]

August 19, 2025

General

NLC Rejects Ban, Says Nigerian Workers Have Unfettered Constitutional Right to Politics

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed claims that civil servants are prohibited from participating in partisan politics, insisting that the 1999 Constitution and rulings of the Supreme Court guarantee the right of all Nigerians, including public workers, to freely engage in political activities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC described as “erroneous and misleading” recent remarks credited to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. […]

August 19, 2025

President Bola Tinubu welcomed at Haneda International Airport, Tokyo, for TICAD9 Summit.

General

President Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to participate in the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), a key global summit aimed at deepening Africa–Asia partnerships. According to Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu touched down in Tokyo early Tuesday (local time) and was warmly received at the Presidential Wing of Haneda International Airport by Ambassador Hideo Matsubara, who oversees TICAD operations at the airport. The Nigerian leader is set to join […]

August 19, 2025

Sport

Pindar Vows Volleyball Revival in North Central, Applauds Nigeria’s Rising Game

By:Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 (Phase 4) has officially come to a close, leaving behind strong impressions of growth, resilience, and renewed momentum for Nigerian volleyball. Stakeholders and enthusiasts alike hailed the progress made in the sport, pointing to rising participation and stronger competition as signs of a promising future. Among those who reflected on the successes of the league was Commodore James Aliyu Pindar (Rtd), Chairman of the FCT Volleyball Association, who praised […]

August 19, 2025

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Sport

Volleyball: Defence continues fine run at National Division I

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defence Spikers dismantled Safety Spikers 2-0 (25-17, 25-19) on Day 5 of the ongoing 2025 National Division I League in Abuja on Saturday, August 16. The 2025 National Division I and II Volleyball League are currently ongoing at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Package B. The day continued with a flurry of gripping encounters across both divisions, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The women’s division saw some nail-biting action, starting with Sokoto Caliphate’s comeback win […]

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General

3 Million Nigerians Displaced as Reps Launch Flood Management Committee

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Management and Response as Nigeria grapples with worsening humanitarian crises that have displaced more than three million citizens. This is also as the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Tanko Sununu, raised the alarm at the inauguration warning that millions more risk hunger and malnutrition as donor support dwindles. “Globally, humanitarian funding is shrinking, and Nigeria is not exempt. Just a […]

August 18, 2025