By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service says its newly acquired inspection scanners and electronic cargo tracking technology will help reduce physical cargo checks, minimise diversion, improve revenue collection and strengthen border security. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) have completed a two-week Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for newly acquired…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy, promising to channel concerns raised by women in riverine communities to relevant agencies for action. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, gave the assurance at the inaugural Riverine Women Leaders’ Dialogue 2026,…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 344-member council to coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state, amid the absence of Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola and several prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders. The inauguration, held on Thursday, exposed divisions among some APC stakeholders over the formation…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened possible nationwide industrial action over petrol prices, workers’ wages, tax relief and unresolved labour disputes, giving the Federal Government until October 27 to make meaningful progress in negotiations. The labour centre issued the warning after a meeting with government representatives ended without an agreement in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed the detention of two vessels, MT Holmes and MT Sabeak, over non-compliance with maritime regulations, clarifying that three other vessels earlier listed were not detained.** The agency said MT Fujairah Energy, JS Gratitude and MT Bora were in full compliance with the…
By David Oluwatosin Nigeria is set to deepen its health-sector cooperation with China as the Chinese Navy Hospital Ship, Auspicious Ark, prepares to visit Lagos from November 10 to 17, 2026, for proposed humanitarian medical activities.** The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the planned visit would strengthen bilateral…
By David Oluwatosin The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant following reports of an imported Ebola Virus Disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), assuring the public of its readiness to support ongoing containment efforts. The agency said it was prepared to deploy its biosafety and biosecurity…
…Unlock Blue Economy potential By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a multi-agency committee to organise the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract investment and unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s maritime sector.** The expo is expected to…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to developing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, with the Federal Government expected to sustain reforms aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs and diversifying the economy. Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544MW of electricity wheeling capacity to strengthen power supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in partnership with the Kano State Government, are located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi….
