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Customs Task Senior Officers on Eliminating Internal Weaknesses

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to confront internal weaknesses slowing down the agency’s efficiency. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the CGC’s Conference, Adeniyi said the Service must apply the same discipline and coordination that delivered the successful Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit to its internal operations. A statement issued on Sunday by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, says the conference, […]

November 23, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Hits 29 Medals at Islamic Solidarity Games

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a thrilling performance on the penultimate day of the Islamic Solidarity Games, spearheaded by a sensational victory in the 4×400m mixed relay at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium. The quartet of Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George stormed to gold in 3:16.27 seconds, igniting wild celebrations among ecstatic Nigerian supporters. The triumph capped a fruitful evening that added two gold and two silver medals to Nigeria’s tally, pushing […]

November 22, 2025 2

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Sport

Nigeria Aquatics Federation Hails Coach Goodluck for Exceptional Grassroots Impact

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has saluted what it described as the outstanding commitment and self-driven development of one of the country’s most exceptional grassroots coaches, Barakumo Loya Goodluck. This follows Goodluck's departure for the prestigious World Aquatics Age-Grade Coaches Training Course scheduled to hold in Budapest, Hungary, from November 23–30, 2025. President of the Federation, Dukwu Chamberlain, described Barakumo as a “shining light in Nigeria coaching,” praising his years of sacrifice, personal investment, and passion for […]

November 22, 2025 2

Economy

NAICOM, Partners Launch 2025 Inclusive Insurance Challenge for Underserved Nigerians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and leading development partners have launched the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIIC) Nigeria 2025 to expand insurance access for underserved communities. NAICOM’s Head of Innovation, Kenneth Aroh, said in a statement that the programme will support innovators with mentorship, regulatory guidance and technical backing to develop inclusive, market-ready insurance solutions. According to him, the 2025 edition is sponsored by Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSDA), hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]

November 21, 2025

General

NILDS DG Celebrates Former President Goodluck Jonathan at 68

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the NILDS DG described Jonathan as a transformative leader whose contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s democratic development. Professor Sulaiman, who served as Minister of National Planning during Jonathan’s administration, said the former president's birthday serves as a reminder of his […]

November 21, 2025

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Sport

Olopade: Tinubu Backed Us Fully — Time to Rebuild for AFCON 2025

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu provided full support throughout Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, stressing that the nation must now channel its energy toward a stronger outing at AFCON 2025. Speaking at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Olopade revealed that he and NFF Vice President Shehu Dikko met the Super Eagles in a difficult position. “When we came in, Nigeria was […]

November 21, 2025 2

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Sport

NRFF Renews Cross-Fit Lagos Partnership to Boost Elite Rugby Performance

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has reinforced its commitment to elite player development with the renewal of its partnership with Cross-Fit Lagos Gymnasium—an important step toward enhancing the physical conditioning of Nigerian rugby athletes ahead of league competitions and international duties. The newly renewed one-year agreement ensures that both home-based and foreign-based national team players continue to enjoy access to world-class strength and conditioning programs during national camps and training windows. The collaboration also gives […]

November 20, 2025 3

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Sport

NRFF, Ekiti State Join Forces to Drive Grassroots Rugby Growth

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another step in its nationwide development agenda by partnering with the Ekiti State Sports Commission to deliver a groundbreaking Rugby Clinic. The project is designed to strengthen grassroots participation and talent discovery across the state. Held in Abuja, the clinic was spearheaded by World Rugby–certified Educator and NRFF Development Officer, Wuraola Hussain, who led an intensive blend of theoretical and practical sessions for game teachers, as well as primary […]

November 20, 2025 3

General

NYSC Debunks Viral Kidnap-Ransom Pamphlet, Calls It Fake

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has firmly rejected a pamphlet trending across social media platforms that claims corps members are advised to pay ransom if kidnapped, insisting the document is fake and never issued by the scheme. In a statement released on its official X handle on Thursday, the NYSC management said the circulating material does not reflect its policies and emphasized that the scheme has never directed corps members to negotiate with or pay money […]

November 20, 2025