NCS mulls lifting Seme border vehicle import, after system integration, says Adeniyi
NCS mulls lifting Seme border vehicle import, after system integration, says Adeniyi By Onu Okorie Nigeria Customs Service NCS has hinted that the ban on vehicle imports through the Seme-Krake land border may be lifted once Nigeria and Benin Republic complete an ongoing customs interconnectivity […]
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FG pays ₦18bn severance benefits to 2,700 Ex-Nigeria Airways workers
FG pays ₦18bn severance benefits to 2,700 Ex-Nigeria Airways workers By Onu Okorie Federal Government has concluded the payment of outstanding severance benefits to 2,100 former workers of the liquidated Nigeria Airways Limited, bringing the total number of beneficiaries covered by the exercise to 2,700. […]
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NISO tightens grip on grid Slstability, market discipline
NISO tightens grip on grid Slstability, market discipline By Onu Okorie Nigerian Independent System Operator NISO has stepped up efforts to strengthen the stability of the National Grid and impose greater discipline on participants in Nigeria’s electricity market, while accelerating investments in technology and system-control […]
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CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks nationwide
CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks nationwide By Onu Okorie The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks MFBs across the country, effective July 1, 2026. A statement made available in Abuja by CBN, cited widespread failure […]
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NDIC begins liquidation of 46 failed MfB, allays fears of depositors
NDIC begins liquidation of 46 failed MfB, allays fears of depositors By Onu Okorie The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the orderly liquidation of 46 failed microfinance banks following the revocation of their operating licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The […]
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Customs seizes N53.39bn worth of drugs, as Adeniyi commends Apapa Port Command for professionalism
Customs seizes N53.39bn worth of drugs, expired medicines, as Adeniyi commends Apapa Port Command for professionalism By Editor Nigeria Customs Service NCS has intercepted illicit drugs and expired pharmaceutical products with a Duty Paid Value DPV of over ₦53.39 billion at the Apapa Area Command. […]
Uncategorized Customs Officers welcome Adeniyi after WCO Chairmanship renewal
Customs Officers welcome Adeniyi after WCO Chairmanship renewal By Onu Okorie Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, has returned to Nigeria to a warm reception from officers and management of the Service following the renewal of his tenure as Chairperson of the […]
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OPINION: Democracy Needs Active Citizens
Democracy Needs Active CitizensBy Chidinma Eferebo Every election season, many Nigerians express frustration over bad governance and the widening gap between citizens and political leaders. Yet, when it is time to vote, large numbers stay away from the polls. Some believe their votes will not […]
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L.E.I.C.A. 2026: Where energy law takes centre stage in Africa’s net-zero transition
L.E.I.C.A. 2026: Where energy law takes centre stage in Africa’s net-zero transition By Onu Okorie As Africa seeks to balance energy security, economic growth and climate commitments, legal and regulatory systems are increasingly becoming as important as technology and investment in determining the continent’s energy […]
Uncategorized Silent Killers on Our Shelves: Why Nigeria Needs Nutrient Profile ModelsBy Bukola Olukemi-Odele
June 28, 2026 OPINION Silent Killers on Our Shelves: Why Nigeria Needs Nutrient Profile ModelsBy Bukola Olukemi-Odele A mother walks into a store to buy a healthy snack for her child. The shelves are stocked with snacks, chocolates, and drinks, all featuring brightly coloured packaging […]
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Tanker-related incidents account for over 555 deaths nationwide, as FRSC pushes back
Tanker-related incidents account for over 555 deaths nationwide, as FRSC pushes back By Editor Tanker-related incidents accounted for at least 555 deaths nationwide between 2020 and early 2025 alone, underscoring the urgency of sustained intervention on Nigerian roads, where articulated vehicle crashes have long ranked […]
Uncategorized Tanker-related incidents accounted for over 555 deaths nationwide, as FRSC pushes back
Tanker-related incidents accounted for over 555 deaths nationwide, as FRSC pushes back By Editor Tanker-related incidents accounted for at least 555 deaths nationwide between 2020 and early 2025 alone, underscoring the urgency of sustained intervention on Nigerian roads, where articulated vehicle crashes have long ranked […]
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NCS PR Officers sweep top honours at Command, Staff College graduation
NCS PR Officers sweep top honours at Command, Staff College graduation By Editor Officers of the Public Relations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have emerged as the overall best performers at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 14 of the Nigeria Customs Service […]
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