Lagos, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 In a renewed effort to enhance efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks at Nigeria’s seaports, Comptroller Dera Nnadi Onyeka of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command, has reiterated his commitment to transparency, inter-agency cooperation, and streamlined cargo clearance processes. Speaking during a strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including shipping lines,
Amid a wave of conflicting reports circulating across international media, it has now been confirmed that Iranian television presenter Sahar Emami is alive and well. Contrary to earlier speculation claiming she had died following an Israeli strike that reportedly hit a state-affiliated media outlet during a live broadcast, Sahar has emerged unharmed and is now
By Amidat Shittu Badagry, Lagos On June 14, 2025, delegates of the 18th NASFAT Youth National Conference, themed Eko ’25, stepped into the heart of West African history in a tour of Badagry’s first storey building and the historic slave trade site at Seriki Williams Abass house. The journey through the echoes of colonial architecture
In a strategic move to equip vulnerable youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), in collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Monday launched a five-day digital training programme targeted at young people, particularly adolescents living with HIV. The initiative, which brings together
Abuja, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration across key areas in the downstream oil and gas sector, particularly the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative. This resolution emerged during a strategic meeting held
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to accelerate approvals and execution of critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria, stressing that the average citizen is more concerned with functional amenities than promises. Speaking during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, the President emphasized that basic infrastructure such as uninterrupted
Abuja, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a strategic dialogue with Loughborough University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering structural transformation and rebuilding existing systems within Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from Loughborough University, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Sa’id Ahmad, affirmed
United States-based Nigerian geoscientist and data innovation advocate, Mathew Ogieva, continues to solidify his presence on the global stage, championing excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and innovation. Ogieva’s latest recognition came as he served as a Grand Award Judge at the 75th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the new annex building of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The new complex, located on Zambezi Crescent, is intended to complement the commission’s overstretched headquarters and accommodate its expanding operations. Welcoming the President to the event, the INEC
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is set to increase fees for various registrar services starting August 1, 2025. This move, announced by the CAC, is a direct response to current economic conditions, rising operational costs, and the commission’s ambition to enhance its digital services. Why the Fee Hike? The CAC conducted a thorough assessment of
