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October 24, 2025 No Responses

Customs Decries Multiple Checkpoints Along Badagry Corridor

The Customs Area Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has raised concerns over the proliferation of checkpoints along the Lagos–Badagry corridor, describing the situation as a major hindrance to trade facilitation and economic growth.Adenuga made this...

October 22, 2025 No Responses

NDDC Boss Bags Development Award

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has been honoured with the London Political Summit and Awards, LPSA, Nigeria Regional Government Development Champion of the Year 2025.The award ceremony, which took place...

October 21, 2025 No Responses

FG Projects 20,000 Annual Job Opportunities

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria is targeting the creation of at least 20,000 jobs annually through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP).The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this on Monday.....

October 12, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Departs For Rome

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa.The meeting,...

October 10, 2025 No Responses

Dantsoho Resumes As IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

Inaugurated as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the c...

October 1, 2025 No Responses

Reckless Drivers Kill Five FRSC Officers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, disclosed that five of its officers were killed in September 2025 after being knocked down by reckless motorists while on duty.A statement issued bythe Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide expla...

September 30, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria @65: FG Plans Low-Key Celebration

The Federal Government (FG) is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said.Idris made this known at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monda...

September 28, 2025 No Responses

At 2025 WMD, NPA Boss Harps On Stronger Actions For Cleaner Oceans

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has challenged maritime stakeholders to demonstrate greater commitment to keep the oceans cleaner.The NPA Boss Dantsoho who was represented at the 2025 World Maritime Day celebrations ...

September 26, 2025 No Responses

At World Maritime Day,Oyetola Harps On Ocean Stewardship, Blue Economy Potential

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to ocean stewardship, maritime security, and sustainable blue economy growth during the 2025 World Maritime Day celebration in Lagos.Speaking at the 2...

September 24, 2025 No Responses

At UNGA, Dantsoho Harps On Globally Competitive, Digitally Driven Port System

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is working to build a globally competitive port system that will enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic future, MD, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has ...

September 23, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Begins Verification Of Disputed Oil, Gas Fields, Wells

The Nigerian Government has commenced verification of disputed and newly drilled crude oil and gas fields and wells in the Niger Delta region.Addressing newsmen in Asaba, Dr Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commiss...

September 23, 2025 No Responses

NIWA To Revive Oguta River Port

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commenced the process of reviving the Oguta River Port in Imo State.The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, FCIB, disclosed this in a meeting with the Technical Tea...

September 22, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licences

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has approved the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences over default in payment of annual fees.Alake gave the approval in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday...

September 22, 2025 No Responses

Customs, Manufacturers Set New Agenda For Engagements

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to build a lasting friendship and partnership through a deeper understanding of their respecti...