Customs rehabilitates healthcare centre in Modakeke to boost access to medical services

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…

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Dredgers disowns extortion allegations against Lagos Commissioner, Cardozo

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…

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Sahara Group Foundation expands recycling drive with new Go-recycling hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force base

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…

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Customs tests new China-made scanners, cargo tracking system to curb diversion

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…

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Lagos Blue Economy Adviser pledges action on riverine women’s concerns

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,…

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Oyetola, Osun APC leaders shun Adeleke’s inauguration of Tinubu’s 344-member campaign council

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…

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NLC threatens nationwide strike over petrol prices, minimum wage, tax relief

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…

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NIMASA detains 2 vessels in sea guardian operation, clears 3 others

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…

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Chinese Navy hospital ship to visit Lagos, boost Nigeria-China health cooperation

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…

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Ebola Alert: NBMA urges calm, vigilance as Nigeria steps up preparedness

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…

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