Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening security within the nation’s marine and blue economy sectors. This assurance was given during a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The IGP emphasized
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of recent fire disasters in Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The intervention follows a rapid assessment of the affected communities, aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced residents. The relief items distributed include 1,000 bags of rice, 966 cartons of spaghetti, 966 gallons
In response to forecasted soaring temperatures exceeding 45°C during the peak period of Hajj 2025, the Saudi Ministry of Health has issued directives requiring all pilgrims to remain inside air-conditioned tents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health and well-being of the over 1.4 million pilgrims expected
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has addressed a video circulating on social media depicting a shooting incident involving its officers, clarifying that the footage is from 2019 and not a recent event. In an official statement, NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada confirmed that the incident occurred on February 17, 2019, at the Shagamu Interchange in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its unwavering commitment to entrenching transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity within its operations, aligning firmly with the Federal Government’s anti-corruption stance. This reaffirmation came during a high-level Stakeholders’ Meeting on Governance and Anti-Corruption Frameworks, which took place on 25 May 2025 at the auditorium of the Federal Ministry
The Minister of Information and Culture has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing the two years in office as a period marked by visionary leadership and impactful achievements. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister highlighted key milestones attained under President Tinubu’s watch, including major infrastructure projects, economic reforms, and social welfare
Global philanthropist and tech pioneer, Bill Gates, was on Tuesday night conferred with one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a ceremony held in Lagos. The event, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Marina, saw dignitaries from both
Eriye Onagoruwa, Representative of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, provided a comprehensive update on the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) during the recent NESI Stakeholders Meeting. The initiative aims to bridge Nigeria’s metering gap by ensuring end users receive meters at no cost. Onagoruwa outlined plans to supply over six million meters sourced
The Nigerian government is intensifying efforts to close the gap between national Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) policies and their real-world implementation by actively involving private sector actors in regulation, data sharing, and coordinated stewardship programs. Experts note that AMR remains a major public health threat, undermining decades of progress in healthcare and agriculture. To tackle this,
In a bold step toward fortifying border security and enhancing regional enforcement capabilities, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in strategic alliance with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially inaugurated the inaugural WCO Expert Master Trainer Programme on Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) for the West African sub-region. The historic
