The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has commenced a two-week intensive technical training for officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s Advance Ruling system and enhancing capacity in Renewable Energy Classification and the Green Harmonised System (HS) initiative. The programme is supported by the German Development …
Nigerians may soon benefit from lower petrol and food prices as 22 ships carrying petroleum products, frozen fish, and other essential commodities berth at Lagos ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed. The NPA’s latest Shipping Position report shows that the vessels are currently discharging cargo at Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki ports, signalling a …
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from giving recognition to the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court, in its judgement on Friday, based the decision on the …
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday declared that he is exiting military service with pride, honour, and a clear conscience after decades of service to Nigeria. Speaking during his Pulling Out Parade in Abuja, Musa said he gave his “all” to the defence of the nation and expressed gratitude …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to focus on results rather than excuses, saying Nigerians are eager to celebrate peace after years of insecurity. Speaking during their decoration ceremony at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President urged them to confront emerging security threats in the North-Central, North-West, and …
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements and popularity across the state. Adeleke spoke with journalists in Abuja shortly after appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee. “I’m so confident I’m going to win,” …
A recent accident at the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, immediately after descending from the Ojodu Berger bus stop when leaving Lagos State, left many road users stranded on Thursday, October 30, as the gridlock persisted for a second day. The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday night, when some trucks, including a fuel tanker, …
A delegation of the management of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday walked out on the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies over media presence at a public hearing in Abuja. The public hearing, organised by the committee, was to investigate the 2023/2024 budget performance of JAMB and revenue …
History was made in the medical training field on Wednesday, as Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, presented and awarded the first Doctor of Physiotherapy in Nigeria and West Africa at its 7th convocation ceremony. Also, Popoola Israel Oladayo, a graduate of Criminology and Security Studies from the College of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, was …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their elevated military ranks, formally empowering them to take full command of the nation’s Armed Forces. In the ceremony, held in Abuja, Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede was elevated from lieutenant general to general and confirmed as chief of defence staff. Chief of Army …
