Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within its operations, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) officially deployed key ethics and compliance monitoring tools across the Service. The initiative marks a collaborative effort between both agencies to
June 21, 2025 – Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as an Iranian drone reportedly struck its intended target despite the presence of Israeli military helicopters in the area. According to regional security sources, the drone successfully completed its mission in what is being described as a calculated and precise operation, highlighting Iran’s growing
Seme, June 21, 2025 – The Customs Area Controller, Seme Area Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, has called for strengthened inter-agency synergy in securing Nigeria’s borders, while raising serious concerns over growing environmental threats posed by ocean encroachment along the Seme coastline. Speaking on Thursday, June 19, during a study visit by students of the Nigerian
Amid the raging conflict between Israel and Iran, many Nigerians trapped in the crisis have cried out for urgent assistance from the Nigerian government, lamenting the lack of proactive evacuation efforts as other nations swiftly move to rescue their citizens. The affected Nigerians, most of whom are based in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, disclosed that
Lagos, June 21, 2025 – The Nigerian Naira continued its downward slide on the foreign exchange market, trading at an alarming ₦2,200 to one British Pound Sterling, amid persistent liquidity challenges and growing demand for foreign currency. This latest depreciation marks a significant drop in value and adds to the pressure on Nigeria’s fragile exchange
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – States in Nigeria’s North Central zone collectively received a total of ₦126.17 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) allocations during the first quarter of 2025, despite generating ₦52.69 billion within the same period, a reflection of the Federal Government’s revenue sharing structure aimed at fiscal balancing across the federation. According
Maiduguri, June 21, 2025 – At least ten people have been confirmed dead and seven others injured following a suicide bomb attack at a local fish market in Gwoza, Borno State, in what authorities suspect to be the latest assault by remnants of terror groups operating in the North-East region. The incident occurred on Saturday
Lagos, June 21, 2025 – The Communications Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, Mr. Caleb Audu, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent struggle with sickle cell disease to deep-seated cultural and religious sentiments that have historically undermined scientific understanding and intervention. Speaking during a recent advocacy campaign for Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Audu lamented that while
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – As part of activities commemorating the 2025 Civil Service Week, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction led by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Adamu, observed a special Jumat prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday. The solemn gathering brought together Muslim faithful from within the
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a stern warning to the public against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment and auction schemes being widely circulated on social media platforms. In a statement released by the Service, the Customs authority expressed concern over the increasing activities of scammers who impersonate NCS
