Author: Mujeedat
Heirs Insurance Group and United Capital Plc have held Yoga and Money Meet Up, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women in Lagos, blending guided yoga and stress‑management sessions with expert talks on insurance, investment, and asset protection. The one‑day event underlined the two institutions’ shared commitment to making financial wellness relevant, accessible, and integrated into the everyday lives of Nigerian women. Ifesinachi Okoli‑Okpagu, Chief Marketing Officer at Heirs Insurance Group, stressed the close connection between insurance and personal wellness. She explained that self‑care is not only about physical or mental relaxation but also about making…
Four days into the latest round of peace talks in Islamabad, the United States and Iran have failed to reach a permanent deal to end their six‑week‑old war, leaving the fragile ceasefire on shaky ground. The 21‑hour negotiations concluded on Sunday with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate, raising fears of a return to open hostilities. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, said no agreement had been reached and bluntly declared it “bad news for Iran much more than it is for the United States.” Still, he left Pakistan with what he described as a…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, will serve as Special Guest of Honour at this year’s ENERGY TIMES Award in Lagos, where he will also receive an award alongside other key figures in Nigeria’s energy sector. The ceremony, organised by the Lagos‑based energy publication, is set to recognise individuals and organisations whose work has significantly shaped the country’s power and oil and gas landscape in 2025. Among the awardees are the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generating Companies (APGC), Dr. Joy Ogaji, who will receive the Amazon of the Nigerian Power Sector Award for her impact on the Nigeria…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that Nigeria’s economy cannot sustain growth on import‑driven interventions and has urged the government to deepen fiscal reforms while aggressively supporting local production. The Centre argues that no economy can thrive on perpetual imports without building strong domestic industries, especially in energy and agriculture. Muda Yusuf, CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer, described as “deeply troubling” a recent World Bank recommendation for Nigeria to allow more imports of petroleum products and food to ease supply constraints. He said such import‑push policies risk exposing Nigeria to external shocks amid global geopolitical…
Comptroller‑General in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives, Assistant Comptroller‑General Eghosa Joy Edelduok, held a high‑level stakeholder engagement at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. The meeting brought together excise traders, factory managers, and key partners to discuss ways to enhance compliance, overcome operational bottlenecks, and boost revenue generation. Speaking at the event, ACG Edelduok lauded excise factories for their key role in the Service’s revenue architecture and expressed appreciation for the stakeholders’ adherence to excise rules. She urged them to maintain their support and partnership, stressing that their continued…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has joined forces with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to roll out a targeted reform agenda aimed at boosting port efficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three‑day operational workshop in Apapa on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, themed *“Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection Reform and Clearance Timeline.”* In his address, the Comptroller‑General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, outlined a five‑pillar strategy built on joint inspections, risk‑based cargo clearance, better use of scanning infrastructure, strict enforcement of service timelines, and stronger coordination among government agencies.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a newly constructed Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ office complex of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the Service’s ongoing expansion and reform efforts. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the development was driven by the need to balance the Service’s core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement with improved welfare and working conditions for personnel. He noted that the expansion became necessary due to increasing operational demands and limited space…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Delta State and Nigeria, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith and committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, emphasised that Easter represents a season of hope, sacrifice, and renewal, reminding believers of the triumph of light over darkness and life over death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He called on Christians to draw inspiration from the virtues of love, humility, perseverance, and selflessness exemplified by Jesus…
The Isoko nation has endorsed Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing his legislative performance and commitment to the development of the area. The endorsement was made on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a senatorial briefing held at the lawmaker’s country home in Emede, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Addressing a large gathering of stakeholders, Senator Joel-Onowakpo recalled the collective resolve of the Isoko people in 2022 to produce a senator for Delta South, noting that the decision had elevated the status of the ethnic nationality. “In 2022, we agreed…
The Comptroller‑General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, has thrown his weight behind Team Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games following his appointment as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. The announcement on 1 April 2026 is part of a broader push to rally national support for the Games by assembling a high‑profile group of sports administrators, elite athletes, and key stakeholders as ambassadors. The team includes experienced sports administrators such as Mallam Saleh Ahmadu, Dr Amos Adamu, Chief Patrick Ekeji, Alhassan Yakmut, and Gbenga Elegbeleye, all of whom have held leadership roles in the…