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Friday, 26 June 2026

Lagos, Hong Kong PPP Bodies Seal Infrastructure MoU

The Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OPPP) has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Public-Private Partnerships Hong Kong (IPPP HK), marking a major step towards strengthening international collaboration on infrastructure development.The MoU was executed…

Police Uncover Alleged₦7.7b Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six Suspects

The Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate.A statement issued on Wednesday explained that the syndicate was responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources,…

Mahmood Meets NIWA Management On Safety, Service Delivery

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMM&BE), Hajiya Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, has engaged the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on strengthening safety awareness and improving service delivery across Nigeria’s inland…

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Andy Yuan, Vice President (Africa), Jetour International, with Kemi Koyejo (right), Managing Director, New Era Autovehicle Services Limited, during a visit by the Jetour International delegation to New Era Autovehicle Services Limited in Lagos on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Türkiye Targets $5b Trade Volume with Nigeria

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has disclosed that his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, revealing that discussions to actualise the goal have already commenced.President Erdogan made this known on Tuesday in…

Apapa Customs, NDLEA Intercept 347.5kg Of Canadian Loud

In a major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed inside an imported Toyota…

Youths Laud NADDC For Driving Skills Development, CNG Training Initiative

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has received commendation from Nigerian youths for its impactful contributions to youth development and skills acquisition, particularly within the automotive sector.The accolades were delivered on January 27, 2026, during a gathering of…

EFCC Arraigns Former NEDC National Coordinator for Alleged N2.2b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday. January 27, 2026 arraigned the former National Coordinator of Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project, MCRP, North East Development Commission, NEDC, Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed and two others; Prince Achem and Aminu Alhaji (at…

Jetour Nigeria Appoints Seven Dealers

Jetour Nigeria has deepened its presence in the country’s automotive market with the appointment of seven accredited dealers.The strategic dealer appointments come amid growing industry recognition for the brand, including its emergence as the Fastest Growing Automotive Brand in Nigeria…

CBN Upgrades Opay, Moniepoint, Palmpay, others To National Licenses

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the licenses of major FinTech companies and Microfinance Banks, including Opay and Moniepoint, to national status, allowing them to operate across the country following compliance with regulatory requirements.The upgrade applies to key…

FG Commends Customs As Revenue Hits N7.2trn Milestone

The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Monday, 26 January 2026, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the Service as a critical institution at the intersection of revenue mobilisation,…