July 22, 2025 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the introduction of a unified four percent Free on Board (FOB) charge to replace multiple import levies previously imposed on cargo imports into Nigeria. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Monday, CGC Adeniyi emphasized that the new
July 22, 2025 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a strong warning to the general public to beware of fraudulent recruitment schemes falsely linked to the agency. In a statement released on Monday, LAMATA clarified that it is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise and has not authorized any individual or group
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the forfeiture of $222,000 in cryptocurrency traced to a cybercrime syndicate that reportedly includes Chinese nationals operating within Nigeria. The ruling followed successful legal action initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which revealed that the digital assets were proceeds of illicit online activities
The Federal Government has put a temporary hold on the implementation of recently issued circulars concerning doctors’ allowances, citing the need for broader consultations with relevant stakeholders in the health sector. The decision, which comes amid growing tension within the medical community, was confirmed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which stated
Authorities in Lagos State have sealed off a nightclub located along Admiralty Way in the upscale Lekki area following multiple breaches of environmental regulations. The action was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), which cited persistent non-compliance with laid-down environmental standards as the primary reason for the enforcement. According to officials,
A modern twist has been added to an age-old Nigerian tradition as Iyaloja Direct leverages technology to revive and streamline communal foodstuff sharing, a system once widespread among market women across the country. The platform, now gaining traction in Lagos, taps into the spirit of cooperation that previously saw women in local communities contribute funds
The Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has strongly condemned the increasing cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kano State, urging authorities to implement stricter penalties for offenders. The revered traditional ruler, known for his vocal stance on social justice and Islamic ethics, made the call while addressing stakeholders on the urgent need
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, on Monday, 21st July 2025, undertook his first official operational visit to the Depot Nigerian Army located in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where he issued a strong charge for enhanced and purposeful training aimed at shaping disciplined, competent, and combat-ready soldiers for the nation.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a new weather advisory, alerting the public to anticipate thunderstorms and varying degrees of rainfall across several parts of the country from Monday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The three-day forecast, released over the weekend, is part of the agency’s continuous efforts to provide timely and
July 22, 2025 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised a grave alarm over worsening food insecurity in North-East Nigeria, revealing that more than 3.7 million people are currently struggling to access sufficient food due to ongoing conflict and instability in the region. In a recent statement, the humanitarian organization emphasized that
