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CGC Adeniyi Commissions ASR-Donated Customs Hospital in Bauchi

…Assures Host Communities of Improved Access to Quality Healthcare The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officially commissioned the Abdul Samad Rabiu/Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Bauchi — a 60-bed healthcare facility constructed and donated by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of ASR Africa and Founder/Executive Chairman of BUA Group. Delivered […]

Katsina Traditional Ruler Advocates Capacity Building, Welfare for Journalists

The Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni, has called for continuous training and capacity building for journalists, particularly in areas such as digital journalism, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and global best practices. Speaking at the 2026 World Radio Day celebration organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, […]

Customs Explains Exchange Rate Application in Customs Valuation

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken time to explain how exchange rates are received, processed, and applied. Acknowledging recent public commentary regarding foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices, in the interest of transparency and informed public discourse, the Service provides the following clarification on how exchange rates are […]

MWUN Elects New Cooperative Multipurpose Society Leadership at AGM

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has elected new executives to lead its Cooperative Multipurpose Society during the Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on February 13, 2026, at its Secretariat, Osho-Drive, Lagos. In his valedictory speech, Comrade Ayokunle Ajayi, the pioneer President of the Cooperative Society and current Deputy Secretary-General (Organizing & Operations), […]

Nigerians Can Now Access AfriGO Cards Directly on the PalmPay App

AfriGO cards are now available on PalmPay, enabling Nigerians to request the national domestic card directly through the PalmPay mobile app. This integration expands access to AfriGO by making the card request process available across both digital and physical touch points. By leveraging a platform already used daily for payments, transfers, and other financial services, […]

NIWA Shines at New Telegraph Awards 2025

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been honoured as Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 at the prestigious New Telegraph Awards, marking a significant milestone in its reform journey. The ceremony, held at the Oriental Hotel to celebrate the Awards’ 5th anniversary, brought together top government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders. NIWA clinched […]

Customs Hands Over N1bn Worth of Cocaine Intercepted Along Badagry–Seme Road to NDLEA

By Tunde ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 22 compressed packages of cocaine weighing 25kg and valued at N1 billion along the Badagry–Seme expressway. The narcotics were concealed in a Toyota Highlander and seized at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday by operatives of the Seme Area Command. One suspect was arrested. Comptroller General […]