By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for stronger legislative support to drive its modernisation agenda, saying a robust legal framework is essential to building a transparent, efficient and accountable customs administration capable of meeting Nigeria’s revenue generation, trade facilitation and border security objectives. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made […]
NDC Appoints Pat Utomi to Head Reconciliation Committee Ahead of Elections
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee headed by Pat Utomi as part of efforts to resolve disputes arising from its recent party primaries and strengthen internal unity ahead of forthcoming elections. The committee is expected to engage with aggrieved aspirants and stakeholders across the country to […]
Customs Unveils 3,852 Successful Recruits
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the release of the final list of 3,852 successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, while unveiling plans to commence annual recruitment beginning from 2026 in a move aimed at ensuring a more predictable and efficient manpower development process. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, […]
FG Targets Grid Stability With Fresh Power Sector Reforms
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to stabilising Nigeria’s electricity grid and improving the reliability of power supply across the country, with renewed focus on strengthening the nation’s transmission infrastructure as a critical step towards sustainable power sector reforms. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the government is prioritising long-term […]
FNYLPPN Postpones Protest Over Xenophobic Attacks
By George Ozalla The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has postponed its planned warning protest over the continued xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, citing security concerns following consultations with the Department of State Services (DSS). The peaceful protest, originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in […]
Nigeria, Sierra Leone Deepen Trade Ties at Freetown Fair
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Nigeria and Sierra Leone have strengthened efforts to expand bilateral trade and investment following the inauguration of the maiden Nigeria Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair in Freetown, a landmark initiative expected to deepen commercial cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses in both countries. Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ambassador […]
