Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State | August 30, 2025 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has released 130 hectares of land along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway, Ijebu-Ode, for the construction of an Inland Dry Port, following approval by the Federal Government. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on
Akure, Ondo State | August 30, 2025 The Ondo State Pension Transitional Department has announced the commencement of a statewide verification exercise for pensioners who retired between 2016 and the present year. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Department, Chief Bunmi Alade, the exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate pension records,
Abuja, Nigeria – Friday, August 30, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the alleged harassment and verbal assault of Comrade Ladi Bala, a senior transport correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and immediate past President of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), by the
As the nation’s telecom landscape continues to surge, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to roll out a comprehensive cybersecurity framework across the industry by 2026—an initiative unveiled by Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida (via Executive Commissioner Abraham Oshadami) at a regulatory meeting in Lagos Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, which has ballooned from fewer than
From today, August 29, 2025, Nigerians looking to ship parcels to the United States should take note: the U.S. has ended its duty-free exemption on low‑value international packages, replacing it with a flat customs charge of between $80 and $200 per item depending on origin and package type In practical terms, this means that most
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the increasingly immoral and indecent manner in which students across Nigeria now mark their graduation or “sign-out” celebrations, describing the trend as not only inappropriate but a reflection of deeper societal decay that must be urgently addressed. Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, expressed deep
Brasília, Brazil – Friday, August 29, 2025 Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) aimed at opening direct air links between Lagos and São Paulo before the end of 2025. The agreement was formalised in Brasília during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, with Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus
In a bold move set to boost Nigeria’s construction and industrial sectors, the Federal Government has successfully secured 200 hectares of prime land within the Lekki Free Trade Zone for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Building Materials Hub. The strategic acquisition forms part of a broader national effort to position Nigeria as a leading manufacturing
In a moment steeped in tradition and royal significance, Sanusi Mikail Sami has been formally confirmed as the new Emir of Zuru, marking a historic chapter in the ancient emirate’s leadership lineage. The confirmation came with the official presentation of his appointment letter by the Kebbi State Government, following due process as stipulated by the
August 29, 2025 — The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has called for collective action to dismantle the barriers that continue to exclude millions of Nigerians living with disabilities. Speaking at the 65th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu, Gufwan
