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 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 significant legal ruling, the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed 54 banks to return a total of ₦9.3 billion that was fraudulently transferred by hackers. The court’s decision, delivered by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, holds the banks accountable for their failure to prevent the cybercrime, which exploited vulnerabilities in the banking system. The
The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA), in collaboration with the Edo State Diaspora and Mobilisation Agency (EDMA), has commenced the evacuation of flood-displaced residents from the Amadasun community to a designated rehabilitation centre. This intervention comes in the wake of recent flooding that rendered several families homeless and in dire need of urgent support.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has declared its full support for the deployment of digital assets and emerging technologies in tackling the country’s growing security challenges. This position was made public following a recent high-level meeting held in Abuja, where all 36 state governors convened to discuss pressing national issues, with security at the forefront.
In a significant diplomatic and religious engagement, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, addressed the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies during his official visit to the United Kingdom. His presentation highlighted the Kingdom’s transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Muslims worldwide, aligning with the broader objectives of Saudi
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has shed more light on the agency’s proposal for compulsory drug tests for prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, clarifying that the initiative is not intended to be punitive but preventive in nature. Speaking
The Muslim Community of Lagos State has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, describing the situation as resembling full-blown guerrilla warfare. The group made the assertion in Lagos during a recent media briefing, warning that the nature of attacks by insurgents and armed groups requires a more strategic and unconventional approach from the
In a renewed effort to bridge the financial divide and bring millions of Nigerians into the formal economy, experts, regulators, and private sector leaders have spotlighted key measures necessary for accelerating financial inclusion across the country. The consensus was reached at the Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), held in Lagos, where stakeholders dissected challenges and
