President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap. Under the approval, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh minimum wage negotiations remains in force, warning that Nigerian workers continue to struggle despite the implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said workers’ purchasing power had continued to deteriorate…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has opened a fresh window for complaints from applicants disqualified during its recent recruitment screening, following concerns raised by candidates who were shortlisted but later prevented from proceeding to the training college. The Service said 397 applicants were flagged during the screening exercise over issues relating to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for Pan-African and Peace Studies (CePAPS) at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, is set to induct eight distinguished professionals as Senior Fellows on October 26, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening Pan-African scholarship, policy engagement and sustainable development across the continent. The induction ceremony, scheduled…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, has intercepted illicit drugs and pharmaceutical products valued at ₦511.4 million in separate operations along the Lagos–Benin and Lagos–Ibadan expressways. The seizures included cannabis, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, synthetic cannabis and 57 cartons of codeine syrup, while two male suspects and two…
By David Oluwatosin President Bola Tinubu has transmitted five executive communications to the Senate for consideration and approval, including bills seeking to strengthen drug enforcement, expand the mandate of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and establish a National School of Government. According to a statement by the Senate, the submissions cover legislative reforms, a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Presidency has dismissed claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends for each state until after the 2027 general elections, describing the allegation as false and economically implausible. The clarification followed Makinde’s remarks at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has said it will transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks, as efforts intensify to advance police reforms and establish state police in Nigeria. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while…
By David Oluwatosin The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s position on the timing of a new national minimum wage review, insisting that negotiations should begin immediately as its 14-day ultimatum over workers’ economic demands continues. The Congress also renewed its demands for a reduction in petrol prices, implementation of previously agreed…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has called for stronger cooperation among Customs commands in the zone to improve operational coordination, combat smuggling and protect government revenue. Nadaniya made the call during a familiarisation tour of key Customs…
