Customs Tightens Control on Courier Imports Under DDP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) regime. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aims at tightening controls on courier imports and preventing revenue leakages. Announcing the development on Monday in a statement, […]
NAICOM: NIRA 2025 Establishes Policyholders’ Protection Fund to Safeguard Consumers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIRA) 2025 provides for the establishment of an Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund to protect policyholders when insurance companies are unable to meet their liabilities. The Head of Market Conduct and Complaints Bureau at NAICOM, Olugbenga Jayesimi, disclosed this while speaking […]
Housing Ministry to Hold Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ilorin
By Sulyman Gobir The National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development has been described as a critical platform for aligning federal and state policies and advancing reforms in the housing and urban development sector. This is according to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, ahead […]
Obasanjo, Atiku, Jonathan, Others Call for Credible Leadership at Tambuwal’s 60th Birthday
By Anayo Akwitti Prominent Nigerian leaders across party lines on have called for credible, inclusive and accountable leadership as a foundation for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy at the 60th birthday lecture of former Sokoto State Governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, held in Abuja. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who chaired the occasion on Saturday, led […]
Abia Leaders Pledge Ndi Igbo Support for Tinubu in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Abia State leaders have assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of Ndi Igbo in the 2027 general elections, saying the region is ready to correct past political mistakes by strategically aligning with the ruling administration. The assurance was given during a New Year visit by the Deputy Speaker of the House […]
Police Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three in Kaduna
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of 76 children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. The Police on Wednesday said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by the Kaduna State Police Command indicating that suspected […]
CGC Adeniyi Tasks Customs Officers on Intelligence-Driven Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) in the Service to place intelligence at the core of their professional duties. Adeniyi said no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. A statement on Wednesday by Justice Spokesperson […]
IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, […]
Rep. Salam Accuses Police of Backing Illegal LG Takeover in Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the illegal takeover of local government councils in Osun State. He is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw officers from what he described as unlawful duties in council […]
Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe, 20 Others for New NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has moved to complete the leadership structure of Nigeria’s petroleum regulators with the nomination of former Rivers South-East Senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), alongside 20 other nominees submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In separate letters transmitted to the Senate on […]