Author: Mujeedat

The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue boom in 2025 collecting a total of ₦1,609,874,328,972.5, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during an award ceremony organised to recognise and reward officers whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the record-breaking performance. According to him, the amount collected surpassed the Command’s annual revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 by a notable margin of ₦85,204,329,494.03. The event which was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Command in Lagos, was…

In a global call to action to celebrate the International Day of Education, female employees of SanlamAllianz Nigeria under the aegis of SanlamAllianz Women’s Network (SAWN) have reinforced the brand’s commitment to community development through a high-impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at Gbara Community Senior Secondary School, Eti-Osa. The outreach directly benefited over 240 students through the donation of essential educational materials, care packs, and books aimed at strengthening the school’s library resources. Beyond the donations, the engagement served as a platform to inspire students to pursue academic excellence and resilience while also prioritizing personal care with a view…

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the death of Comrade Chris Idagbonre, who passed away after a brief illness. The Union’s Head of Media, Comrade John Ikemefuna disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Comrade Idagbonre served the union for over 25 years and retired in 2025 as a Vice President-General (VPG). Before his retirement, he was widely regarded as a pragmatic and committed trade unionist. His career began at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos, where he was a member of the NPA Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria. Throughout his service, he…

The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe marking the official commencement of activities ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. The inauguration was held during the committee’s first official meeting, where members received their service letters. The inaugural event was followed by a media briefing with representatives of major media organisations in attendance. Speaking at the briefing, the sponsor Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, stated that the competition is designed to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, and youth development through sports across…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to technology-driven border management and international cooperation at the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The three-day event, organised by the WCO under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation”, was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30, 2026. The conference brought together Customs administrations, technology providers, policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe to examine how innovation can strengthen…

The Delta State Government has restated its commitment to the prompt delivery of durable and high-quality road infrastructure across the state, while cautioning communities and contractors against the indiscriminate construction of illegal speed breakers on public roads. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing road rehabilitation and construction projects in Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas. Izeze, who was accompanied by engineers from the Ministry of Works, said while speaking at the 13-km Ekakpamre–Ekrokpe–Usieffurun–Orhuwhorun Road rehabilitation project that the intervention was designed to significantly reduce travel…

Moniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s leading financial platform for small businesses, disbursed over ₦1 trillion in credit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by the end of 2025. This reinforced its position as one of the most influential drivers of grassroots enterprise growth in the country. The milestone was announced in the company’s 2025 Year in Review, which also marked its 10th anniversary and capped a year of record expansion, capital inflow and infrastructural relevance. With more than six million active businesses on its platform, Moniepoint has become a central pillar of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial economy, serving enterprises ranging from corner shops…

The Government of Equatorial Guinea has affirmed its commitment to continually support the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) in the organisation’s drive for the promotion of a sustainable blue economy across Africa. Evito Oma, the country’s Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Postal Services, who stated this on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 when he received Dr. Paul Adalikwu the Secretary General of MOWCA in Malabo, restated their commitment to MOWCA’s objectives and programmes. Oma who commended Adalikwu’s visionary leadership of MOWCA, expressed support for enhanced technical collaboration between MOWCA and his Ministry for the benefit of his country.…

A boutique owner in Ellu, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Omamuzou Okwobeno, has shared a glowing testimony on how an empowerment grant facilitated by Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko has transformed his business and livelihood. Okwobeno was among the beneficiaries of a business support empowerment scheme organised in March 2024 as part of activities marking the 50th birth anniversary of Hon. Ukodhiko, the member representing Isoko North/Isoko South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Through the programme, he received a grant of ₦200,000 aimed at supporting small-scale entrepreneurs within the constituency. According to the boutique owner,…

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it generated ₦86,297,581,081 revenue in 2025 and seized various prohibited items worth ₦2,701,762,558 in January 2026. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, disclosed this during his maiden press briefing on Thursday. DC Adewole highlighted the seized items, including 2,234 (50kg) bags of foreign parboiled rice with a Duty Paid Value of ₦385,210,215; 1,112 pieces of used tyres valued at ₦256,392,990; 562 (25 litre) kegs of petrol worth ₦33,683,119; and 124 bales of used clothes with a DPV of ₦782,444,250. Others are 37 wraps of cannabis…