The Ports & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a landmark revenue collection of ₦189.58 billion between November 2024 and mid-April 2025. The impressive figure, officials say, is largely attributed to the successful deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, popularly referred to as the B’Odogwu System. Comptroller
The Edo State Government has officially announced the cancellation of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise previously scheduled to hold across the state on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This update follows an earlier public notice that had informed residents of the reintroduction of the sanitation initiative, aimed at promoting public hygiene and environmental sustainability. However, in
The Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has urged African researchers and policy scholars to rise to the challenge of shaping Africa’s role in the rapidly changing global order. He made the call during the opening session of a high-level policy roundtable held in Abuja, focused on
The unions representing staff at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike action, following intervention from the Federal Government. This development brings relief to the nation, as NiMet plays a crucial role in providing weather forecasts and warnings that impact various sectors, including aviation, agriculture, and disaster management. The Federal Government’s timely
In a bold step to groom the next generation of global development leaders, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the opening of applications for its Young Professionals Program (YPP)—a 24-month elite entry-level initiative aimed at preparing young professionals for strategic roles in international development. Designed for emerging talent with a passion for impact, the
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest and remand of six individuals accused of being involved in the fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme, “CBEX,” which allegedly defrauded Nigerian investors of approximately $1 billion. The order was granted on Thursday following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a move to deepen capacity building across the continent, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially opened its portal for the 2025 edition of its internship programme, targeting African students and recent graduates seeking practical exposure in trade, finance, and economic development. The six-month internship scheme, which is highly competitive, aims to equip young
The Muslim Congress (TMC), a prominent faith-based organization in Nigeria, is set to host a two-day national leadership workshop in Sagamu, Ogun State. The workshop, themed “The Big Picture Leadership,” aims to strengthen the capacity of TMC executives and key stakeholders across the country. The workshop is scheduled to take place from April 25 to
The President of the Muslim Community of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Oyinlomo Danmole, has likened the current security challenges plaguing some parts of Nigeria, especially the North East and Middle Belt regions, to a form of guerilla warfare. He emphasized that the nation’s security forces must take the fight to the hideouts of terrorists, whom he
As Nigeria prepares for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) is intensifying efforts to ensure smooth and efficient travel for Nigerian pilgrims. In an exclusive interview, Alhaji Abdul Lateef Yusuf Ekundayo, the CEO of Al-Firdaos Hajj and Umrah Services Limited and the President of AHOUN, highlighted the
