By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over alleged diversion, irregular expenditure and failure to account for more than ₦78.8 billion allocated to federal cash-transfer and social-protection programmes. The suit, numbered ECW/CCJ/APP/42/26, seeks to compel the government to account for…
By David Oluwatosin President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have exchanged accusations over Nigeria’s economic hardship, with both politicians trading blame for rising poverty and hunger as political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election gather momentum. Tinubu, who launched his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna on Saturday, accused past political leaders,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a rehabilitated healthcare facility in Modakeke, Osun State, as part of efforts to improve access to basic medical services and strengthen community development. The facility was commissioned on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by the Acting…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) has disowned a report alleging extortion, harassment and intimidation of dredgers and tipper operators in Lagos State, insisting that the publication was not authorised by its national leadership. The association made the clarification in a disclaimer following a report published by Linda Ikeji’s Blog and other…
By Seun Ibiyemi Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, community empowerment and inclusive economic growth. The new hub advances the Foundation’s efforts to transform recyclable waste from an…
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…
