NCS Seme Command records N10.34m revenue as digital baggage clearance commences
NCS Seme Command records N10.34m revenue as digital baggage clearance commences By Onu Okorie Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Seme Area Command, has commenced the full operationalisation of the Simplified Declaration for Passenger Baggage Import, a digital initiative aimed at reducing clearance time, improving transparency and […]
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NDIC moves beyond Bank failure response, targets faster depositor protection
NDIC moves beyond Bank failure response, targets faster depositor protection By Onu Okorie Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation NDIC is shifting the centre of its mandate from simply paying depositors after bank failures to using technology, risk surveillance and stronger financial-sector safeguards to prevent institutional distress […]
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Business feature: Solar Skills, Jobs and Nigeria’s Energy Future: Blue Camel Academy Trains More Than 420 Youths
Solar Skills, Jobs and Nigeria’s Energy Future: Blue Camel Academy Trains More Than 420 Youths By Onu Okorie The growing demand for renewable energy solutions in Nigeria is creating new opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and technical skills development, with the private sector increasingly stepping in […]
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FG won’t allow Benin–Asaba road suffering to continue — Umahi
FG won’t allow Benin–Asaba road suffering to continue — Umahi By Onu Okorie Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not allow the prolonged deterioration of the Benin–Asaba Road to continue, despite inheriting a concession agreement entered into […]
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TCN’s innovative analytics platform signals new era in power sector
TCN’s innovative analytics platform signals new era in power sector By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s quest for a more stable and efficient electricity grid may be taking a significant step forward as the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN moves to replace fragmented, manual outage reporting with […]
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TCN faults EKEDP over Lekki substation outage, says DisCo feeders caused incident
TCN faults EKEDP over Lekki substation outage, says DisCo feeders caused incident By Onu Okorie Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has dismissed claims by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company EKEDP regarding the cause of an electricity supply disruption at the Lekki Transmission Substation, saying the […]
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Nigeria, Niger Customs seek stronger trade ties through Kamba border corridor
Nigeria, Niger Customs seek stronger trade ties through Kamba border corridor By Onu Okorie Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Area Command, and the Nigerien Customs Service have opened talks on strengthening cross-border trade through the Kamba–Tungan Gyado border corridor to facilitate legitimate commerce, boost revenue […]
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NCS signs MoUs with Fire Service, Unilever to boost safety, trade protection
NCS signs MoUs with Fire Service, Unilever to boost safety, trade protection By Onu Okorie Nigeria Customs Service NCS has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding MoUs, with the Federal Fire Service FFS and Unilever Nigeria Plc to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, improve public-private collaboration, protect legitimate […]
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TCN declares force majeure as 3 towers collapse on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey line
TCN declares force majeure as 3 towers collapse on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey line By Onu Okorie Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has declared force majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey transmission line following the collapse of three transmission towers, disrupting bulk electricity transmission to the Niger […]
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NLNG seeks Tinubu’s support against multiple taxation, regulatory bottlenecks
NLNG seeks Tinubu’s support against multiple taxation, regulatory bottlenecks By Onu Okorie Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for support in tackling ease-of-doing-business challenges confronting the company, particularly the burden of […]
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Nigeria regains FTSE Russell frontier market status after three years
Nigeria regains FTSE Russell frontier market status after three years By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s capital market is set to return to the global Frontier Market universe after nearly three years. This is following confirmation by global index provider FTSE Russell that the country will be […]
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Energy Correspondents congratulate Isa, Wunti on WEC Nigeria appointments
Energy Correspondents congratulate Isa, Wunti on WEC Nigeria appointments By Onu Okorie Association of Energy Correspondents, Abuja (AECAF), has congratulated Mr Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, and Mr Bala Wunti on their appointments as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of the World Energy Council Nigeria WEC […]
Uncategorized Three poets shortlisted for 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Three poets shortlisted for 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature By Editor The race for the 2026 The Nigeria Prize for Literature has entered its decisive stage, with the Advisory Board announcing three poetry titles shortlisted for the prestigious $100,000 prize. The shortlisted works are Unbind […]
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