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April 6, 2026 No Responses

NDDC Hands Over Shoreline Protection Projects

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially handed over the sites for the Emergency Reclamation and Shoreline Protection projects in Onuebum and Ayakoro communities in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to the contractor for immediate commencement of...

April 6, 2026 No Responses

Coscharis Motors Rolls Out Easter Discount

Coscharis Motors has introduced a limited Easter-themed promotional offer, giving customers up to 10 per cent price consideration on select vehicle models throughout April.The initiative, designed as part of the company’s seasonal engagement, also features e...

April 6, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Reaffirms Commitment To ICTN Rollout

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its resolve to fully implement the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), assuring stakeholders that concrete steps are being taken to ensure a smooth and sustainable rollout.Speaking at the 2026 First Q...

April 5, 2026 No Responses

Oil Palm: Nigeria Aims For Global Competitiveness By 2050

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has expressed optimism that Nigeria will attain self-sufficiency in oil palm production and reclaim a strong position in the global market by 2050.The association said this would be achieved through effe...

April 5, 2026 No Responses

Easter: Archbishop Martins Urges End To Killings, Better Welfare

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on political leaders across Nigeria to urgently halt the spate of killings and prioritise the protection of lives and welfare of citizens.Archbishop Martins made the call in his...

April 5, 2026 No Responses

NAF Releases DSSC 34/2025 Successful Candidates, Fixes April 18 For Training

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025.The development follows the conclusion of the Selection Board Interview held at the NAF Base in Kaduna from January 12...

April 4, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Lauds Customs Boss, Unveils N73b FOU Complex in Ogun

By Moses Ebosele,ebosele@hotmail.com President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday unveiled the new N73 billion complex of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, located in Iperu Remu, Ogun State.The commissioning formed part...

April 4, 2026 No Responses

CBN Approves Flutterwave’s Banking Services Drive

FLUTTERWAVE has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide banking services in Nigeria.The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.Agboola said the...

April 4, 2026 No Responses

Adeniyi Rallies Support For Team Nigeria Ahead Of Glasgow 2026

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has expressed strong support for Team Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission.The ...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Tasks Maritime Agency Heads, Demands Accountability

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged heads of agencies under his Ministry, insisting on strict accountability and the delivery of measurable results.Oyetola gave the directive during the signing of performance bonds with ...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

Profit Taking Triggers N3b Loss In Stock Market

The Nigerian stock market closed on Thursday on a bearish note, shedding N3 billion in market value amid mild profit-taking.The decline was driven by sell-offs in equities, including John Holt, Abbey Mortgage Bank, International Energy Insurance, CHAMS, Tantal...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

COWA Oyo/Osun Intensifies Humanitarian Outreach, Supports Vulnerable Children, Widows

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service with a series of outreach visits to vulnerable groups, including children in care homes and widows of Cust...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

GTCO Unveils “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, Opens Call for Applications

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-worl...

April 2, 2026 No Responses

INEC Chairman Warns Against Procurement Law Breaches

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has warned officials of the Commission that ignorance of the law will no longer be tolerated in procurement processes as preparations intensify for the 2027 General E...