By Seun Ibiyemi The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue haul of N3,480,970,924.67 for February 2026, even as the month remains ongoing, signaling significant growth in cross-border trade along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor. Comptroller Wale Adenuga, Customs Area Controller (CAC), disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reinforced its inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance national security, operational efficiency, and effective service delivery. On Wednesday, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has reinforced its partnership with the Nigerian Navy to enhance maritime security and ensure seamless cargo movement along the Apapa port corridor. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa, paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday, to Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, Flag Officer…
The Oyo State Government has refuted what it described as a misleading report circulating from an interest group regarding the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, said the report misrepresented his discussion with the group led by Comrade Ojekunle Tope. According to Adelabu, he…
By Adeyemi David The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent increase in the prices of day-old chicks, a development threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising food security concerns across the state.Oyo/Osun Customs strengthens inter-agency ties with DSS, NDLEA, NAFDAC The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his footprint in global football ownership after acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division side UD Almería through his CR7 Sports Investments vehicle. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward, who currently plays for Al Nassr FC, completed the investment as part of a deal involving the Saudi-led ownership group that took…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it is currently managing assets of nearly 600 failed banks and intensifying efforts to recover outstanding loans to enable payment of depositors’ uninsured funds. The Director of the Asset Management Department of the corporation, Mrs. Patricia Okosun made the disclosure on Thursday in…
By Olakunle Oke The Rotary Club of Omole-Golden, in partnership with Halogen Group, has called for stronger collaboration, conflict resolution skills and community participation to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The seminar, organised under the theme “The State of Security in Nigeria: Peace and Conflict Resolution as Part of the Solution,” aligned with the peacebuilding…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered patterns of alleged price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season. The Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, disclosed this in an interim report released on Thursday by the agency’s Department of Surveillance and Investigations….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, received the newly appointed Tunji Disu in Abuja on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Nigeria Police Force effectively. “I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Inspector-General of Police,” Dr. Oyetola…
