ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially launched a digital Port Community System developed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in a landmark move to modernize Nigeria’s maritime operations and enhance global competitiveness. The unveiling ceremony, held at NIMASA Headquarters, marked a significant
ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Nigerian Senate has issued a renewed 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to provide detailed explanations and documents regarding the alleged non-remittance of ₦210 trillion in revenue. This comes after the Senate Committee on Public Accounts firmly rejected NNPC’s request for a two-month extension
As Muslims across the world ushered in the new Islamic year, President of Nasrul Lahi L Fatih Society, NASFAT, Dr Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, moral uprightness and national rebirth in the spirit of Hijrah 1447. In a heartfelt message delivered on the first day of Muharram, Dr AbdulRauf urged
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, received the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdalla, at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja for high-level bilateral discussions. The meeting, held as part of efforts to enhance regional cooperation, focused on deepening central banking
Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing corruption trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, as a prosecution witness disclosed how over ₦1.09 billion mysteriously vanished from the Kogi State Government House Administration Account within just three days. Testifying before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, June
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his exemplary leadership in advancing customs modernisation and trade facilitation in Africa. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 145th/146th sessions of the Customs
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has taken the front line in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, leading a statewide sensitisation campaign as part of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The awareness campaign, which took place across key locations in the state, was aimed at
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is actively participating in the maiden edition of the International Civil Service Conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate and Accelerate,” which is currently underway. As part of its commitment to service excellence and technological advancement, the NIS has set up an interactive stand at the event, offering attendees the opportunity to engage
The Lagos State Government has formally responded to comments made by the former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, concerning the recent demolition of a property reportedly belonging to his brother in Lagos. Obi had expressed disapproval over the demolition, describing it as unjust and calling for respect for
The Nigerian Senate has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, demanding a detailed explanation regarding an alleged ₦200 trillion in unaccounted government revenue linked to the state-owned oil corporation. This directive followed revelations by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during
