Ibadan, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 — In a renewed effort to combat insecurity and criminal activity, the Oyo State Government has announced plans to enforce a regulation that will bar commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, from operating without officially issued coded jackets. The initiative, unveiled as part of the state’s broader
Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Governing Council of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, has announced the promotion of Dr. Imran Adeleke to the prestigious rank of Professor of Information Systems. The promotion was approved following a rigorous review process that affirmed Dr. Adeleke’s academic excellence, research contributions, and years of
Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The third day of the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (#AAM2025) concluded with a high-level convergence of African leaders, business moguls, and global economists who articulated bold visions for the continent’s economic renaissance. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to deepening regional integration, strengthening industrial infrastructure, and championing
Brussels, Belgium – June 28, 2025 In a strategic move to deepen international enforcement collaboration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Belarus on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The bilateral agreement was formally signed on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the World Customs
Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, participated in the 32nd Annual Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), held in Abuja, Nigeria, highlighting the strategic role of cross-border mobility in promoting regional economic integration. The high-level event brought together African leaders, policymakers, business executives,
Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Nigerian naira recorded a modest gain in the parallel market, appreciating to ₦1,575 per dollar on Friday, reflecting renewed confidence and improved foreign exchange liquidity in the informal segment of the market. Currency dealers across major cities, including Lagos and Abuja, reported increased dollar availability and moderated demand,
Brussels, Belgium — June 28, 2025 | Nigeria has recorded a major diplomatic and strategic milestone as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, was unanimously elected as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council. The historic election took place during the 145th/146th sessions of the WCO Council, held at
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has officially stepped down as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), tendering his resignation to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, June 27, 2025. Sources close to the former Kano State governor say his decision was driven by mounting health concerns and the need to prioritise his personal well‑being Ganduje, who
Nigeria has lost one of its most prominent business moguls, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away after a lifetime of significant contributions to commerce and national development. A highly respected industrialist and philanthropist, Dantata was widely known for his role in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape through decades of investments in trade, agriculture, and manufacturing. His
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the recent signing of landmark tax reform bills into law, describing the move as a bold step toward economic revitalization and national development. In a statement issued on Saturday, Governor Abiodun praised President Tinubu’s economic foresight and commitment
