Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 — In a bid to enhance the welfare and mental well-being of its personnel, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the African Health Foundation for Gender Empowerment (AHFGE) to promote work–life balance and improve the quality of life of officers and their families. This initiative was unveiled during
Gwagwalada, FCT – July, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, held a special three-day reunion to celebrate its past and present Directing Staff, highlighting their critical role in mentoring and shaping the intellectual direction of the Nigeria Customs Service. The reunion kicked off with a Regimental Dinner on Monday, 31 June
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement with the Government of Saint Lucia, paving the way for the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. This initiative is aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation and deepening ties with the African diaspora The agreement,
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated the sum of ₦1 billion to victims of violent attacks in Plateau State, as part of efforts to provide relief and restore hope to displaced families and affected communities. The announcement was made during her visit to Jos, the Plateau State capital, where she met with government
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Nigerian oil and gas industry has secured a total investment commitment of $16 billion over the past two years, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This milestone reflects growing investor confidence in the country’s energy sector despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges. NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga
Lagos, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Sierra Leonean Leone (SLE) has emerged as Africa’s weakest currency in 2025, according to recent financial analysis, as African currencies continue to struggle against the United States Dollar amid economic pressures, inflation, and fiscal instability. A review of official exchange rates and monetary performance across the continent reveals that
Lagos, Nigeria – In a major development for internet connectivity in Nigeria, Starlink, the satellite internet service provider owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has resumed direct shipments of its internet kits to Lagos. This move is accompanied by the opening of a new operational office in the state, aimed at strengthening local support and expanding
The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of Purple Mall in Lekki after a troubling incident involving an individual, identified as Fatai, occurred in the mall’s parking area. The shutdown, confirmed by state officials, follows preliminary investigations which raised concerns about lapses in safety and crowd control at the commercial facility. The incident, which
Abuja, Nigeria — Concerns have emerged over Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections for the fiscal year, with reports indicating that the figures may have been manipulated to accommodate questionable constituency project allocations by lawmakers. According to sources within the budget oversight framework, the overestimation of oil revenue—amid fluctuating global oil prices and persistent production challenges,
Gabon has announced a major boost for its tourism sector with the launch of a free electronic visa for all international travellers visiting the country between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The exciting news was shared on June 30 during a press conference held in Libreville, the nation’s capital. The announcement was made by
