Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The three major sociocultural organisations representing the Tiv, Idoma and Igede peoples of Benue State have rejected the Federal Government’s inclusion of the state in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, insisting that no ranching programme should be imposed on the state without the consent of […]
Customs, WCO Partner on Corruption Risk Mapping, SOPs
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, is strengthening its internal anti-corruption framework through a comprehensive exercise focused on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative formed part of efforts to identify […]
Afreximbank Posts Strong Half-Year 2026 Performance As Growth, Profitability Rise
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries have reported a strong financial performance for the first six months of 2026, recording robust growth and profitability despite the challenging economic environment. The bank, in a press release issued on Monday, said the financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, […]
NAFDAC Begins Full Enforcement Of Ban On Sachet, Sub-200ml PET Alcoholic Drinks
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced full enforcement of the Federal Government approved prohibition of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET or plastic bottles below 200ml. The Agency, in a press briefing issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, said the enforcement followed the execution […]
Eid-El-Maulud: Akpabio Felicitates Muslims, Seeks Prayers For Peace, Unity
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), urging the faithful to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria. Akpabio, in a […]
DCG Abe Retires After 35 Years Of Meritorious Service
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of Deputy Comptroller-General Tijanni Abe after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation, with senior officers and colleagues paying tribute to his career, character and contributions to the Service. Members of the NCS Management Team gathered at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, […]
EDITORIAL: Adeniyi Is About Finishing Strong
By NEWSCOUNT Editorial Board The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is one of Nigeria’s major revenue hubs and one of the public institutions whose performance has a direct bearing on the economy. Its responsibility goes beyond collecting duties at the ports and borders. It facilitates legitimate trade, fights smuggling, protects the country against prohibited goods and […]
Akwa Ibom Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For 2027
By George Ozalla Political stakeholders from the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for another term in office in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ikot Ekpene, where participants drawn from the […]
Experts to Converge at 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to Unlock Nigeria’s Recycling Potential
By Bamidele Adeleye Cycling Africa has announced plans to bring together experts, policymakers, environmental advocates, recycling practitioners, businesses and other key stakeholders at the 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to explore how Nigeria can unlock its vast recycling potential, expand recycling capacity and turn waste into economic and environmental opportunities. The webinar, scheduled for Thursday, September […]
A New King Rises In Adazi-Ani As Madubuko Takes The Crown
People and Culture (Special Report) By Chukwudi George Ozalla Adazi-Ani was alive from the morning of Saturday, August 22, 2026, as sons and daughters of the community, friends, associates and guests from different parts of the country arrived for the coronation of His Royal Majesty, Dr. Chinedu Benson Madubuko, OFR, (Eze Chinechendo I) as the […]
