Author: Mujeedat

In a befitting tribute to the contributions of female officers to the development of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, held a surprise appreciation event to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. The event, held at the Customs House in Maitama on Friday, March 27, 2026, was attended by a large crowd of officers across ranks, as well as members of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA). Each attendee was presented with a rose in recognition of their resilience, commitment, and service to the nation. While addressing the officers, CGC Adeniyi stated that…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has signalled an imminent improvement in Nigeria’s electricity supply, saying reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are yielding tangible results. Speaking at the first‑quarter 2026 Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting in Lagos, Adelabu hailed the administration’s decision to clear longstanding debts owed to generation companies (GenCos), calling it a turning‑point measure that has helped stabilise the sector. Adelabu noted that Nigeria has recorded its highest generation levels to date, alongside measurable gains across other performance indicators over the past three years. He attributed the progress to coordinated reforms, including the settlement of…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has praised the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for prioritising the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows in its Country Programme for Nigeria covering 2026–2030. Speaking in Abuja on 27 March 2026 at the programme’s launch, Olukoyede described corruption as a major threat to national and global development and commended every initiative aimed at dismantling it. He said the EFCC found the programme’s emphasis on combating corruption and curbing illicit financial flows especially relevant, noting that graft continues to impose heavy economic and social…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, has praised the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) for sustaining a cordial relationship and fostering industrial harmony within the organisation. Speaking at the National Joint Advisory Committee Meeting between NUEE’s National Executives and TCN management in Abuja on 26 March 2026, he said the union’s leadership has played a key role in advancing the company’s collective progress. Abdulaziz assured NUEE that TCN management remains committed to improving staff welfare and maintaining a collaborative environment, even amid the broader challenges bedeviling…

The Ewheyae Isoko Association of Nigeria Worldwide, is a vibrant cultural group dedicated to celebrating Isoko traditions, promoting family values, integrity, and empowering women. As passionate custodians of their rich heritage, they honour their family values and stand unwavering against injustice, advocating tirelessly for women’s and youths’ well-being. Recently, this committed organization voiced strong condemnation after a shocking attack on women during the festive Alue-Do celebration in Ozoro Kingdom, Delta State. Describing the incident as a “heinous act,” the Ewheya Isoko Association condemned how violent hoodlums hijacked the cherished annual festival — a lively event known for communal celebration.…

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has launched a two‑day capacity‑building training for security operatives across Lagos State, aimed at strengthening inter‑agency collaboration and improving operational efficiency. The exercise, which began on 25 March 2026 and runs through 26 March, brings together personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and other security partners. Delivering the opening address, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Secretary of LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, described…

Nigeria’s long‑await уг National Single Window (NSW) platform is set to go live on Friday, promising to overhaul how cargo moves through the country’s ports and ease the burden on importers and exporters. The digital system is expected to slash delays, reduce paper‑based bureaucracy, and lower the overall cost of moving goods into and out of the country. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the NSW will consolidate the work of multiple agencies into a unified electronic channel, allowing traders to submit documents once and receive coordinated approvals from customs, ports, and…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a major step toward easing cross‑border commerce by holding a high‑level technical engagement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on 23 March 2026. The meeting focused on operationalising the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) to support small‑scale traders and informal cross‑border commerce under the AfCFTA agenda. The Comptroller‑General of Customs was represented by the Deputy Comptroller‑General (Tariff and Trade), DCG Caroline Niagwan, who pledged that the NCS would design simpler, more transparent customs procedures to include Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in regional trade.…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) vows to complete the five-star Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by December 2026, promising a tourism boom for the Niger Delta. Executive Secretary Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe shared this timeline during a project tour and workshop at the Nigerian Content Tower in Swali, Yenagoa, hosting executives from South Africa’s Edison Corporation (Radisson partner) and contractor Megastar Technical and Construction Company. “This project is critical to the Board, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, and Nigeria,” Ogbe said. “With this hotel functional by year-end, Bayelsa will see tourism, that’s one of…

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) CEO Sultan Al Jaber has branded any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz as “economic terrorism,” warning it poses a direct threat to global energy security. In a recorded message to CERAWeek attendees in Houston, Texas, Al Jaber highlighted the chokepoint’s critical role: roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas flows through it. Recent attacks on regional energy infrastructure and shipping have already constricted supply routes, driving sharp oil price spikes. “When Hormuz is squeezed, the pressure is felt everywhere,” he said, explaining that disruptions raise consumer costs and slow…