President Bola Tinubu on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to ensure the smooth sailing incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO).The committee’s constitution followed the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the company’s establishment at its Wednesday meeting. In…
TINUBU APPROVES POSTINGS OF AMBASSADORS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations.The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED POSTINGS…
Shippers’ Council Board Harps On Collaboration, Discipline
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Ibrahim Shema, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration, innovation and institutional discipline within the Council as it positions itself to drive growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.Shema spoke during…
CAC, BPP Strengthen Partnership
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have resolved to deepen collaboration to support the Federal Government’s drive toward building a trillion-dollar economy.The decision was reached on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General…
Oyo/Osun Customs Strengthens Stakeholder Ties With BATN, Alaafin
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance revenue generation and facilitate legitimate trade.As part of this effort, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Wale Moses Adewole,…
Nigerian Stocks Rebound, Investors Gain N220b
The Nigerian equities market on Thursday rebounded from a one-day slump, adding about N220 billion to investors’ portfolios as buying interest returned to several stocks across key sectors.Market data showed that the market capitalisation rose by 0.18 per cent, increasing…
Indian Firms Commit $27b Investments In Nigeria
High Commissioner of India, Amb. Abhishek Singh,on Thursday estimated that Indian firms have cumulatively invested around $27 billion in Nigeria.These companies, he said, are active in sectors including pharmaceuticals, power, transmission, manufacturing, hospitality, retailing of consumer goods, construction and air…
CAS In Port Harcourt, Reiterates Protection For Oil, Gas Assets
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday, undertook a strategic operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he commissioned key infrastructure projects, inspected critical operational facilities,…
Shippers’ Council Urges Dialogue Between Shipping Firms, Clearing Agents Over Tariff Hike Dispute
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has called on foreign shipping companies and clearing agents to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over increased charges and tariffs at Nigeria’s seaports.Akutah made the…
Tinubu Announces Resolution of OPL 245 Dispute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful conclusion of a historic settlement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL), bringing an end to the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245.The announcement…
Customs Operation Whirlwind Impounds 14,375 Litres Of PMS
Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and dismantled a coordinated network involved in the illegal exportation of petroleum products to neighbouring CameroonThe National Coordinator of the operation, Deputy Comptroller,…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso (second from left) flanked by the Deputy Governor (Economic Policy), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi; and…
COWA Expands Green Barracks Campaign
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with the expansion of its Green Barracks Campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting cleaner and more sustainable barracks communities.The initiative was highlighted during a one-day environmental education…
Shippers’ Council Recovers N197b, Resolves 108 Complaints In 2025
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recovered over N197 billion for shippers and port users in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting stakeholders and promoting transparency within the nation’s maritime sector.This was disclosed in the Council’s 2025 performance review contained in…