Customs, American Business Council Expand Trade Cooperation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade relations and addressing challenges affecting business operations through sustained engagement between the public and private sectors. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada says the resolution was reached during the quarterly Customs–ABC […]
FG Denies Plans for New Telecoms, Fuel Taxes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of […]
ITF to Launch Incubation Programme for SUPA Artisans
By Oluawkemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to launch a Business Incubation Programme under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative to support graduates in establishing and growing small businesses across Nigeria. The programme is aimed at bridging the gap between skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing beneficiaries with business development training, mentorship, certification […]
Three Police Officers Killed in Zamfara IED Explosion
By Chinedu Echianu Three police officers lost their lives on Monday after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded during a security operation along the Anka-Bagega Road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. while a team of police operatives was carrying out a mission to identify and […]
Oshiomhole Denies Forgery Claim in Natasha Suspension Case
By Anayo Akwitti Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations that he claimed signatures of senators were forged in connection with the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of his comments. In a disclaimer issued on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said his remarks during an interview on AIT’s Politics Today on June 15 […]
Troops Rescue 388 Kidnap Victims – DHQ
By Zainab Bakare Nigerian troops operating across various theatres of operation have rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 suspected terrorists and collaborators, and neutralised 10 terrorists within the past week, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in Abuja […]
Senate Ends Recess for Emergency Security Session
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has cut short its ongoing legislative recess and summoned senators for an emergency plenary session to deliberate on pressing national issues, with worsening insecurity expected to dominate discussions. In a notice dated June 15, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, lawmakers were directed to reconvene […]
Senate Clears Customs After Audit of N62.2bn Remittance
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Tuesday through its Public Accounts Committee ( SPAC) , vacated query of N62.2billion underremittance , slammed on Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) by the office of Auditor General of the Federation in the 2019 audit report. The committee which had an investigative session on the entire 77 queries on financial […]
NOC Launches Safeguarding Policy to Protect Athletes from Abuse
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has unveiled the Nigeria Safeguarding in Sports Policy, describing it as a landmark framework aimed at protecting athletes and all participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of misconduct. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja […]
Senate Committee Pledges Strong Support for NDLEA Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged full legislative support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja by the newly appointed Chairman […]