By George Ozalla The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has intensified its regulatory and public health sensitisation campaign across health facilities, laboratories and blood establishments in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, warning unregistered operators to complete their registration before the September 2026 deadline. The campaign is aimed at ensuring that facilities involved in blood collection, […]
Customs, ACSPN Strengthen Media Partnership
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) are set to deepen their relationship, with emphasis on media, digital communication and professional development. The proposed partnership was discussed on Monday, August 31, 2026, when the executive members of ACSPN visited the NCS National Headquarters […]
Akpabio: Akwa Ibom Shining Example Of Unity, Development, Progress
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State as a shining example of unity, development and progress in Nigeria, while commending Governor Umo Eno for his commitment to infrastructure, human capital development and continuity in governance. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday as Special Guest of Honour at the official commissioning […]
Customs Fixes Screening For Successful Recruitment Candidates
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has fixed the physical screening and documentation exercise for successful candidates shortlisted for recruitment into the Service, with the exercise scheduled to hold at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. The Service made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, […]
EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Officers For Corruption, Financial Malpractice
By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed more than 40 of its officers over alleged corruption and financial malpractice since the assumption of office of its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, saying the affected personnel were sanctioned as part of measures […]
Nigeria Customs Beyond Revenue: How Customs Cares Is Changing the Service’s Public Image
FEATURE By Chukwudi George Ozalla For an institution that has spent most of its existence being known for what it collects, stops and seizes, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is gradually giving Nigerians another reason to pay attention to what it does. Its principal responsibilities have not changed. Customs still collects revenue, facilitates legitimate trade, […]
SORA Emerges Winner, Takes N3m At NCC Hackathon
By George Ozalla SORA has won the fourth edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show, receiving N3 million as the grand prize for developing a technology platform designed to link persons with disabilities to employment and skills development opportunities. Clear Signal came second with N2 million, while IKOR placed third and received […]
Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard Back 5th Cycling Lagos
By Bamidele Adeleye Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th edition of Cycling Lagos, an initiative aimed at promoting cycling, environmental sustainability and responsible waste management. The 2026 edition of the event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 12, at the […]
Leadership Is Not Defined Solely By Rank – Adeniyi
By George Ozalla The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has charged 50 officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, who recently completed the Junior Course 25 at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, NCCSC, Gwagwalada, Abuja, to uphold integrity, competence, fairness and courage in the discharge of their responsibilities. Adeniyi gave the charge […]
Crisis Rocks Nsugbe Community Over Igweship Tussle
By George Ozalla A fresh crisis has erupted in Nsugbe community, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, over moves to elect a new traditional ruler in apparent disregard of a subsisting interlocutory injunction issued by the Anambra State High Court restraining the selection or election of an Igwe for the community. The development […]
