Customs to Hold Annual Recruitment, 2026 Exercise Nears
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will begin condcting its recruitment exercise annually, with the 2026 recruitment expected to open later this year. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced this on Tuesday while releasing the final list of successful candidates in the 2024–2025 recruitment exercise. Adeniyi said the move […]
FCT Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic Plate Network in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a criminal network involved in the production and use of fake diplomatic and government number plates allegedly used by criminals to evade security checks and arrest across Abuja. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday during a briefing at the command […]
Labour Minister Hails NSITF Reforms, Nigeria-Gambia Partnership
By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, for the reforms and digital transformation initiatives introduced at the agency. The minister gave the commendation when Faleye led a delegation from the Board […]
2027: Youth Leaders Demand Power Shift by 2031
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on presidential candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to publicly commit to a structured leadership transition that would hand over power to younger Nigerians by 2031. Speaking at a world press conference on Thursday in Abuja on […]
CBN Denies Disbursing $1.259bn for Petroleum Imports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting it disbursed US$1.259 billion to major oil sector operators for the importation of refined petroleum products and related items, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Bank clarified that the figure referenced, as published in […]
SWAN Seeks Stronger Collaboration with House of Representatives
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the House of Representatives to advance sports development and strengthen media advocacy across the country as it marks its 60th anniversary, otherwise known as the Diamond Jubilee. Led by its National President, Benjamin Isaiah, the SWAN delegation comprising members […]