Author: Mujeedat
David Bird, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has said the refinery is delivering measurable public health and environmental benefits through the production of Euro 5 standard fuels, positioning Nigeria among countries with the highest fuel quality specifications globally. Speaking during an interaction with selected journalists, Bird explained that modern fuel standards are rooted in public health requirements, particularly the need to reduce harmful emissions linked to high sulphur and metal content. According to him, the refinery is producing Euro 5 specification petrol with a sulphur content of 50 parts per million, a…
APC Ward 6 in Kokori Elects New Leadership, Signals Unity Ahead of 202 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 6, Kokori, has successfully conducted its ward congress, ushering in a new leadership and renewed commitment to its ideals. The congress, which took place on February 18, 2026, followed extensive consultations and consensus-building among ward leaders and members, and produced Mr. Efegoma Sunday Agbogun as Chairman and Chief Johnson Egburhe as Secretary. The exercise reflected a spirit of unity and collective responsibility, with prominent party leaders throwing their weight behind the new executive. Among them were James Omeru, Akpodiogaga Sunny…
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its partnership with relevant security and regulatory agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) within its area of responsibility. The renewed partnership followed a series of courtesy visits by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Moses Adewole, to the agencies in Oyo State between February 17 and 19, 2026. The visits were aimed at reinforcing existing partnerships and enhancing synergy in the areas of intelligence sharing, joint…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme recorded a revenue growth of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) for the 51 AEO-certified entities as of October 27, 2025. The revenue increased from ₦1.222 trillion before certification to ₦1.585 trillion after certification. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the Programme also contributed 21.77% to the NCS’s total revenue collection of ₦7.281 trillion in 2025. “Customs duties paid rose by 85.66% due to enhanced compliance and increased volumes of legitimate trade,”…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is positioning itself as a major driver of Africa’s manufacturing and industrial value chain as it embarks on expansion projects that extend well beyond fuel production. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, David Bird, disclosed that the facility plans to double its capacity to become the world’s largest refinery, while also developing a large-scale diesel hydrotreater, expanding polypropylene production, constructing additional marine jetties and building a world-scale Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) plant to support detergent manufacturing in Africa. Bird described the refinery as a “continent-building project,” noting that beyond meeting Nigeria’s domestic…
The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed plans to commence full paperless operations in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, aimed at transforming the command into a one-stop shop for the seamless clearance of goods. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka made this known on Tuesday, during an engagement with the media, where he unveiled the command’s strategic plans for the year. He said the move was specifically in achieving the Federal Government’s National Single Window (NSW) plan, where the command is expected to play a critical role, noting that plans are already…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has explained its role in the exchange rate process, stating that its indigenous platform, B’Odogwu, applies only the rate transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The clarification follows recent public commentary on foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices. In a statement issued on Monday by the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service acknowledged the value of informed public discourse in deepening understanding of Nigeria’s trade and revenue environment. “In this regard, it is important to provide factual clarification on how exchange rates are received,…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has intensified efforts to strengthen public trust in the nation’s banking system through enhanced insurance coverage and improved claims settlement processes. This was disclosed at the NDIC Stakeholders’ Town Hall Meeting held in Lagos on Saturday, where representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), financial institutions, trade associations, civil society organisations, academia, students, youth and women groups, as well as members of the media, gathered to discuss depositor protection and financial system stability. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Sunday Thomson, represented by the Director of the Bank Examination…
Supporters of the Obidient Movement have intensified mobilisation efforts in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with leaders calling for unity, structure and vigilance in the electoral process. Addressing members of the movement at a grassroots engagement, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, declared that the group would not accept a repeat of the controversies that trailed the 2023 elections. He stressed that votes must be correctly counted in 2027, urging supporters to be prepared to protect the integrity of the ballot. Tanko called on members across the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural reform designed to modernise border operations and strengthen Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. The Customs boss noted that the platform aligns with Nigeria’s broader business reforms under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as well as global standards under the World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, which…