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June 23, 2026 No Responses

Oyo/Osun Customs Intercepts Pump-Action Rifles

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted three pump-action rifles and arrested three suspects in a major anti-smuggling operation, as the Command intensified efforts to curb the influx of illegal goods and arms into the...

June 23, 2026 No Responses

FAAN Defends Airport Cab Upgrade Policy, Tariff Review

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended its decision to enforce higher vehicle standards for airport taxi operators and review operational tariffs, insisting that the measures are necessary to improve passen...

June 23, 2026 No Responses

EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank MD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc ( now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FC...

June 22, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA Signs Capacity Development Agreement With ITC-ILO

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola has said that investment in human capacity development remains central to the Agency’s vision of creating a robust maritime industry capable of meeting ...

June 22, 2026 No Responses

NIWA-Backed Waterways Clean-Up Initiative Targets Environmental Restoration, Blue Economy Growth

By ebosele@hotmail.com – A major environmental intervention aimed at restoring Nigeria’s inland waterways and unlocking their economic potential is set to commence, with indigenous environmental management firm, Parts Central Limited, appointed to prov...

June 22, 2026 No Responses

ICPC Tasks Customs On Integrity, Transparency

The Borno State Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in their operations, as part of e...

June 21, 2026 No Responses

NSIB DG Leads Safety Assessment Visit To Benue Boat Accident Site

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., has led a safety assessment visit to Wadata in Benue State following the recent boat accident that claimed 11 lives.The visit forms pa...

June 21, 2026 No Responses

NAF STRENGTHENS COMBAT READINESS WITH SMALL ARMS CLASSIFICATION

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Maiduguri, has successfully conducted its Small Arms Range Classification Exercise to enhance the combat proficiency and operational effectiveness of personnel.A statement explained that the exercise underscores the NAF’...

June 20, 2026 No Responses

NASENI, REA Sign MoU On Renewable Energy Deployment

June 20, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Explains N9.74b Profit After Tax In 2025, Targets UAE, African Markets

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N9.742 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing a significant improvement in profitability driven by strong growth ...

June 19, 2026 No Responses

FG Rolls Out Digital Registry To Boost Cooperative Financing

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria is mobilising N200 billion share capital from cooperative societies nationwide to facilitate the take-off of the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria.The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abd...

June 19, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria’s Food Safety Challenge Rooted In Farmer Ignorance, Says Garuba

By Onyeka Ezike – The founder of Voice of the Farmers, Afeez Olumide Garuba, has identified inadequate farmer education and poor adherence to safe agricultural practices as major factors fueling the growing incidence of food poisoning in Nigeria.Garuba m...

June 19, 2026 No Responses

Western Marine Customs Urges Communities To Maximise Sports Facilities

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has called for better utilisation of community sports facilities in Apapa as part of efforts to promote public wellness, youth development and safer communities.Western Marine Command, Comptroller Patrick ...

June 18, 2026 No Responses

NUPRC, NRS Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Revenue Collection

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have deepened their collaboration to promote transparency and accountability in the collection of oil and gas revenue.This was the resolution after a meeting be...