By Sodiq Adelakun Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and Lagos politician Abdul-Azeez Adediran have aligned politically behind Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, significantly tightening his grip on the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 election. The shift became more pronounced after Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, formally withdrew from the race…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Supreme Court has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025, dealing a major setback to the faction that emerged from the exercise. In a split decision delivered on Thursday, three of the five-member panel ruled that the appeal brought by…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on 29 April 2026 held a diplomatic engagement with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abuja, where both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and customs cooperation between Nigeria and the UAE. During the engagement, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria,…
The Supreme Court has voided the national convention a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The convention produced the Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led factional national executives of the party The apex court gave the judgment on Thursday in a ruling that is expected to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs. Moji A. Jimoh, has been formally inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the highest professional cadre of the Institute. The induction ceremony took place during the Nigerian Public Relations…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation security expert and Chief Executive Officer of Centurion Security Systems & Services Limited, Capt. John Ojikutu (rtd), has called for urgent scrutiny of revenue generation and remittance processes across key aviation agencies in Nigeria, alleging that significant leakages—estimated at about N300 billion—may be occurring within the system. In a chat with…
By Seun Ibiyemi SIFAX Group was prominently recognised as a major sponsor at the premiere of Novara, the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) debut feature film, held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Viva Cinemas in Ikeja. The star-studded event brought together senior customs officials, business leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and entertainment figures, marking…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that wage increases alone are no longer enough to protect Nigerian workers from worsening economic hardship, urging a broader welfare strategy to address the country’s rising cost of living. In a policy brief titled “Beyond Wage Increases: Reframing Labour Welfare Priorities…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful completion of the River Niger Crossing on the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure expansion. The company said the achievement unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic national asset designed to…
By Chika Chukwudi The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nation’s maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund signals more than policy execution it reflects a strategic effort to reposition Nigeria as a formidable maritime nation by empowering indigenous…
