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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, has intercepted 11 containers of timber and unprocessed wood valued at $296 million that were about to be illegally exported from Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday, Customs Area Controller Jibola Odusanya revealed that the containers, all 20-foot units, were intercepted at the barge area of Apapa […]
The Federal Government has allocated N112 billion through the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools to secure learning environments over the next three years, according to Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim. In a statement marking Universal Children’s Day, themed “Advancing Children’s Rights for a Sustainable Future,” Suleiman-Ibrahim outlined progress in protecting children’s rights through […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the export of refined petroleum products to neighboring West African countries, marking a potential shift in regional fuel dynamics. Reports indicate that the mega-refinery has begun shipping gasoline to international waters, signaling its growing operational capabilities and potential to impact fuel markets across the region. Citing data from platforms […]
The Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has commended African airlines for significant advancements in safety, noting an impressive track record between 2020 and 2023 with no losses or fatal accidents. However, he expressed concern over a setback in 2024. Speaking at the African Airlines Association Annual General Assembly in Cairo, […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has cautioned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against forcibly migrating customers with faulty meters to estimated billing. It also mandated the free replacement of outdated or defective prepaid meters for customers, as outlined in a statement shared on its official X account on Monday. NERC emphasized that under the Nigerian […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced two drug traffickers to prison for attempting to smuggle cannabis. Nnamani Sunday received four years imprisonment without an option of a fine for attempting to export 800 grams of cannabis to the UK. Arrested on August 10, 2024, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, he concealed the drugs in […]
Jos North Local Government Chairman, J. K. Chris, has pledged to investigate the fire that ravaged over 107 shops at the Katako timber market in Jos North. Chris commended the Federal Fire Service and emergency responders for containing the blaze, saying, “No one can say what caused the fire, but we are investigating the incident.” […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its status as a leading source of international students in the United States, ranking seventh globally and first in Africa, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The report revealed a 13.5% rise in Nigerian enrolment, with 20,029 students studying in US institutions during the 2023/2024 academic year. […]
The Senate dedicated its Tuesday plenary session to honor the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South. His casket lay in state at the White House foyer, near the Senate Chamber, as lawmakers and dignitaries paid their respects. The session, focused solely on a “Valedictory Session,” saw Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader […]
The Supreme Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by 13 states questioning the constitutionality of the law that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the seven-man panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani-Abba-Aji, found the suit to be without merit and ruled to dismiss it. […]
