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
July 29, 2025, Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Transportation has officially inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), as part of efforts to entrench accountability, integrity, and zero tolerance for corruption within the Ministry and its agencies. Speaking at the ceremony,
August 29, 2025 — The Federal Government has intensified its clampdown on illegal mining as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, ordered the sealing of an unlawful gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The directive followed intelligence reports of renewed illegal mining activity in the
August 29, 2025 — The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level committees to carry out a service-wide personnel audit and skills gap analysis of the Nigerian Civil Service, in a move aimed at repositioning the workforce for greater efficiency and accountability. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack,
August 29, 2025 — Switzerland has formally pledged support for Nigeria’s bid to secure a Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026/2027 biennium. The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, delivered a letter of endorsement to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, during a
