The Academic and Grant Writing Enclave (AGE) has announced that its nationwide training initiative has enabled Nigerian researchers to successfully access ₦2.5 billion from the Federal Government’s ₦5 billion National Research Fund (NRF) for the 2024/2025 cycle. The NRF, managed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over seized cannabis sativa, arms and ammunition, and other prohibited items to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCOSALW), and the National Agency for Food […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMM&BE), Hajiya Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, has engaged the leadership of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to strengthen safety awareness and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s inland waterways. Held in Abuja, the session provided Mahmood with an overview of NIWA’s operations and […]
The federal government has been charged to come up with proactive reforms.and policies towards achieving the one trillion dollar economy growth by 2030 A financial expert, the Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Mr Tilwa Adebayo came up with this while reviewing the 2026 year’s economic forecast titled, “The urgency of now– reforms lead to productivity- […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed inside an imported Toyota Sienna. The illicit cargo was hidden in 13 bags within one of four vehicles in a single […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over renewed enforcement actions by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), warning that the disruption of businesses in the wines and spirits segment could undermine operators’ profitability and negatively impact the broader Nigerian economy. This, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), setting the gantry price at ₦799 per litre and the pump price at ₦839 per litre across MRS filling stations nationwide. During the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations, the refinery had temporarily reduced prices to ease household […]
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance the recovery of failed banks’ assets and debts as well as the investigation and prosecution of persons who contribute to the failure of banks. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the […]
The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), under the leadership of Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, continues to push for efficiency and global best practices across the nation’s ports. His blueprint, supported by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is reshaping operations and positioning Nigeria as a competitive maritime hub. One of the standout […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has opened the 2026 fiscal year on a high, raking in ₦2 billion within just three weeks of operations. Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga disclosed the figures during a courtesy visit by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) […]
