By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), chaired by Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, on Thursday held a public and investigative hearing on several health-related bills before the National Assembly, receiving memoranda and recommendations from stakeholders on measures aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and improving service delivery across public health […]
Nigeria Moves Closer to Single Emergency Number as NCC Begins Nationwide Rollout
By George Ozalla Nigeria has taken another major step towards establishing a unified national emergency communication system following the commencement of nationwide implementation plans for the adoption of 112 as the country’s single emergency telephone number.The initiative follows the approval granted by the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for the […]
Customs Prepares Deputy Comptrollers for Higher Leadership Roles
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to equip senior officers with the leadership capacity required to drive ongoing reforms and prepare them for higher responsibilities within the Service.The workshop, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration with […]
NCS Ranks Among Top Performing MDAs in PEBEC 2025 Trade Facilitation Assessment
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been ranked among Nigeria’s top performing government agencies in trade facilitation following its outstanding performance in the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Compliance Assessment conducted by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The assessment, released on Friday, recognised the NCS as one of the highest […]
Omo-Agege rejects Oborevwori’s demands, insists Egbetamah’s removal unconstitutional
By George Ozalla The Office of Ovie Omo-Agege has rejected the demand by Sheriff Oborevwori that the former Deputy Senate President withdraw a video posted on his Facebook page, apologise to the Delta State House of Assembly and embrace what the governor described as issue based politics, insisting that the removal of Collins Egbetamah from […]
Akpabio Tasks Senators on National Service as Senate Resumes Plenary
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday charged senators to recommit themselves to the task of nation building as the Senate resumed plenary after its legislative recess.Delivering his welcome address at the commencement of proceedings, Akpabio said the resumption marked the beginning of another phase in the work of the Tenth […]
Nigeria, Tunisia Move to Boost Trade, Security Ties
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria and Tunisia have signalled a renewed push to expand cooperation across key sectors, with both countries agreeing to strengthen economic, educational, technological and security partnerships. The commitment emerged during a meeting in Abuja between Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Tunisia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit.During the talks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu […]
NCAA Raises Concern Over Planned Reduction of Ticket Sales Charge Allocation
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that any attempt to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) could undermine aviation safety oversight and weaken the country’s regulatory framework.The Authority said the proposal, currently before the National Assembly, seeks to reduce the NCAA’s allocation from the TSC in […]
593 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa as FG Plans More Rescue Flights
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government has evacuated 593 Nigerians from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests, with more flights scheduled to bring home hundreds of others seeking voluntary return. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first evacuation flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on June […]
NCC Charges Nigerian Students to Protect Telecommunications Infrastructure
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerian students to take an active role in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the country, describing such facilities as critical national assets that support education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity.The Commission made the call during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by the newly elected leadership […]
