By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger collective backing towards the completion of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) National Secretariat project in Abuja, insisting that the public relations profession deserves a national edifice that reflects its contribution to nation-building and commands national pride.Adeniyi made the appeal on […]
NCS, China Envoy Move to Deepen Trade Cooperation, Curb Illicit Flows – Adeniyi
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said it is strengthening efforts to deepen legitimate trade with China while intensifying the fight against illicit economic activities, as both countries move to improve cooperation and streamline cross-border trade operations.The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, made this known on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, […]
Adighije: Alaoji Plant Restored After Three-Year Shutdown as NDPHC Pushes Full Completion
By George Ozalla Fresh momentum has returned to the long-troubled Alaoji Power Plant in Abia State as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, moves to restore full operational capacity and push the facility towards completion after years of shutdowns, technical setbacks and delayed timelines.The renewed drive comes alongside confirmation that the 450 megawatts Alaoji […]
Tinubu Appoints Prof Aina as New JAMB Registrar
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, marking a leadership transition in the nation’s tertiary admission examination body.The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
NCC Begins Policy Review Workshop on National Telecommunications Framework
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop in Lagos to deliberate on the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, with stakeholders converging at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, to assess the trajectory of the sector and chart the next phase of Nigeria’s digital economy.In his […]
How Politicians Can Win Elections by Addressing Sanitation Needs — Prof Jack Sim
By Prosper Okoye Politicians in Nigeria can strengthen their electoral chances by prioritising sanitation and responding to citizens’ demand for basic services, global sanitation advocate Prof Jack Sim said on Tuesday. Sim said public health infrastructure, particularly sanitation, should be treated as a key political issue capable of influencing voter behaviour if properly prioritised. He […]
NUJ Press Week: Oluyede, Okiro, Elumelu, Others Call for Responsible Journalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
By George Ozalla Concerns over fake news and disinformation dominated discussions on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, during the 2026 Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council.The event, themed “2027 Elections: Defending Nigeria’s Democracy in the Era of Disinformation,” drew journalists, security officials, diplomats, media […]
“Musa: Armed Forces Will Never Abandon Families of Fallen Heroes”
By George Ozalla The Federal Government has again assured families of military personnel who died in active service that they will not be forgotten, as the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday received Mr. Hassan Braimah, younger brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, at the Ministry of Defence in […]
Customs Launches Smart Declaration Platform to End Airport Delays
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital platform known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of efforts to improve passenger clearance, reduce delays and strengthen operational efficiency at the nation’s airports.The platform, unveiled on […]
NCC Promises Better Telecom Services
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that deliberate regulatory reforms and fresh investments by operators would soon improve telecommunications services across the country amid rising public complaints over poor network quality.The commission gave the assurance following increasing concerns by subscribers over persistent dropped calls, unstable internet connectivity, slow data speeds […]
