Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has announced a strategic collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts in combating the growing menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the region. The partnership was sealed during a high-level meeting
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — As part of efforts to combat poverty and empower young Nigerians with in-demand digital competencies, the Federal Government has successfully trained 1,800 youths in web development and cybersecurity. The initiative, championed by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was implemented in collaboration with strategic technical
Abuja, Nigeria – July , 2025 — Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), a strategic institution designed to enhance access to credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marks a critical step
Bismillāh-ir-Rahmān-ir-Rahīm. Introduction Parenting is one of the greatest trusts (amanah) that Allah has placed in our hands. In Islam, parenting is not merely about raising children, but about cultivating future leaders, righteous servants of Allah, and responsible members of society. As parents, we are not just caregivers, we are moral compasses, emotional anchors, and spiritual
Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Federal Government has officially approved the comprehensive reconstruction of the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos as part of strategic efforts to boost operational efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in global maritime trade. The announcement was made following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting where
Sokoto, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has embarked on a capacity-building initiative aimed at enhancing officers’ knowledge of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and other key international trade facilitation strategies. The workshop, held at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto, brought together customs personnel from across various units
Gondomar, Portugal — July 4, 2025 — Grief enveloped the town of Gondomar in northern Portugal on Thursday evening as the bodies of Portuguese football star Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre, arrived for burial. Heartbroken fans and mourners gathered in large numbers outside a local church, lining the streets in solemn silence to
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he will serve only one term if he secures his party’s ticket and wins the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi made the pledge during a closed-door engagement with political stakeholders on Friday, where he expressed readiness to offer himself for service
July 4, 2025 — Abuja, Nigeria — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the decision to grant amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits does not fall under the authority of the military. In a statement issued on Thursday, the DHQ clarified that while the military plays a critical role in counter-insurgency and national security
Ogun State, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has officially handed over a large cache of cannabis sativa valued at ₦172 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country. The contraband, comprising hundreds of
