LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant boost in revenue generation at the Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, raking in over ₦230 billion within eight months, thanks to the adoption of a homegrown digital platform, B’Odogwu. This was disclosed by Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, Customs Area Controller of the
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), following his appointment as Chairman of the Bureau of African Group (BAG) Council of Ministers. The commendation was issued in a statement signed by AON spokesperson and prominent aviation journalist, Chinedu Eze, who described the appointment as
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector have resulted in a sixfold increase in government revenue, along with over $800 million in foreign direct investment within a year. Speaking during a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary to
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is witnessing internal divisions following reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have adopted the party as their platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This move has sparked a tug-of-war between existing ADC leaders and incoming coalition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the National Assembly, requesting approval for a ₦1.48 trillion budget for Rivers State. The request follows the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state earlier this year, citing deepening political instability that paralyzed governance. In a letter addressed to the Senate President and read
The Nigerian Senate and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum have jointly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the escalating terror threats across the country. Both institutions expressed concern over recent attacks by insurgent groups and emphasized the need for prompt and decisive government intervention to restore security and protect citizens. Speaking on
IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans to revolutionize the agricultural sector through the establishment of one-stop shops across various zones, aimed at making farming more profitable, modern, and accessible for smallholder farmers. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this during a briefing, highlighting that the initiative is
ABUJA — As the world commemorates the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has called on Nigerians to draw strength from the country’s cultural richness and shared humanity. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, the First Lady emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in
ABUJA — The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that he would only step down from his position if any serving PDP governor can publicly confirm that he accepted any form of inducement from them, including something as trivial as a bottle of water. Anyanwu made the bold
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, telling the Supreme Court that the state had no operational government structure at the time of the March 18, 2025 proclamation. According to the President, the declaration became unavoidable due to the escalating political crisis that had rendered governance impossible
