The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, has stated that he cannot independently confirm any dispatch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Port Harcourt Refinery depot as of now. Speaking amid growing public speculation and media reports suggesting that the long-anticipated
In a significant development amid ongoing investigations into suspected fraudulent investment schemes, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has recovered a portion of funds linked to Cbex, an alleged Ponzi-style investment outfit. Speaking to newsmen, Olukoyede confirmed that the EFCC has
In what appears to be another major step in Nigeria’s ongoing crackdown on financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, May 23, 2025, arraigned three bank employees and four of their alleged accomplices before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The suspects are being prosecuted
ABUJA, Nigeria – In a bold move to strengthen national security, the Department of State Services (DSS) has announced plans to establish dedicated security units focused on protecting schools and religious centres across the country. This initiative is aimed at countering the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria’s most vulnerable spaces. The
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 Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has praised CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited for scrapping container deposit charges on all new bookings, effective from May 21, 2025. This decision was welcomed as a positive development aimed at improving the shipping experience in Nigeria. According to the NSC, the removal of container deposit fees will help reduce
Building industry experts have raised alarm over the increasing frequency of building collapses across Nigeria, attributing the surge largely to poor regulatory enforcement and inadequate adherence to construction standards. According to specialists, lax oversight by regulatory bodies, combined with the use of substandard materials and unqualified contractors, are key factors driving the crisis. Speaking at
The Edo State government has uncovered a brothel operating within the premises of Ujuele Primary School located in Esan West Local Government Area. The illicit establishment was reportedly set up by individuals who illegally took over the government-owned property. The State Coordinator for the Protection of Government Property, Eugene Okolosie, disclosed that the government acted
LAGOS — The Honorable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has reeled out the significant strides and achievements recorded by the Ministry of Justice during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday. Addressing members of the press, Mr. Pedro emphasized the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to upholding
LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating the importation and trade of renewable energy technologies, in a move aligned with Nigeria’s ambitious Energy Transition Plan and its target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. Speaking at the Trade Facilitation Consultative Forum held in Lagos, themed “Trade Facilitation Measures
