The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for regulating courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm.The Service said the SOP provides a unified framework covering registration, manifest submission,…
NCAA Begins Indoctrination For Newly Recruited Flight Standards Officers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a five-day intensive indoctrination training programme for the first batch of newly recruited officers into its Flight Standards Group (FSG).The induction ceremony, which began on January 12, 2026, is being held at…
Lagos Reduces Cost Of Replacing Faded Number Plates To ₦20,000
The Lagos State Government has approved a temporary reduction in the cost of replacing faded and damaged vehicle number plates from ₦30,000 to ₦20,000, as part of a three-month amnesty and rebate window running from January to March 2026.City Business…
Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday.The President’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of…
Oyetola Renews Call For Ban On Wooden Boats
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and…
Edo Politics: The Tribal Smear Of Okpebholo And His Government (3)
It’s rare to see Nigerian politicians implementing their Manifestos – if they ever unveiled any before they’re elected – or promises made to the electorate during campaigns. Once sworn into office, they operate a rule-of-the-thumb policy of pick-and-choose which projects…
Nigeria Drives Digital Reform In Vehicle Import Clearance
By Moses Eboseleebosele@hotmail.com For decades, clearing imported vehicles in Nigeria followed a familiar — and notoriously winding — path: towering stacks of paperwork, long queues at port terminals, frantic phone calls to clearing agents, and the anxiety of navigating opaque…
Umahi: Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway To Be Tolled Immediately After Completion
The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately it is completed and inaugurated, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said.Umahi said this on Saturday in Lagos during an inspection tour of the ongoing highway project, stressing that tolling…
Osimhen Leads Nigeria Past Algeria Into AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals
Nigeria produced one of the standout performances of the day with a commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, booking a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.After a closely contested first half, the Super Eagles…
Salah Inspires Egypt to Thrilling Comeback Win Over Ivory Coast
Egypt pulled off a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory against Ivory Coast in Agadir, knocking out the defending champions in one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament.The Pharaohs showed remarkable resilience after falling behind, with goals from Omar Marmoush…
TotalEnergies, Eni, QatarEnergy Seal Exploration Deal
TotalEnergies, in partnership with Eni and QatarEnergy, has signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to commence exploration activities in offshore Block 8.Under the initial work programme, the consortium will undertake the acquisition of a 1,200-kilometre 3D seismic survey aimed…
Toyota Nigeria, Coscharis Motors, Weststar Shine At Auto Awards
Major automotive brands reinforced their leadership positions in Nigeria’s fast-evolving auto market as Toyota Nigeria, Coscharis Motors and Weststar Associates emerged among the biggest winners at the 18th Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association (NAJA) International Auto Awards.The ceremony, held at the…
NAJA Names Osanipin, Ajayi 2025 Auto Personalities
The Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association (NAJA) has conferred its prestigious Auto Personality of the Year awards on two outstanding figures from the public and private sectors.The recognition took place at the 18th NAJA International Auto Awards, held at the Oriental…
Lagos Security Trust Fund Donates Vehicle To FRSC
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety and emergency response with the donation of an operational vehicle to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command.The vehicle,…