Author: Mujeedat

The Federal Government is considering the creation of special energy zones to provide round-the-clock electricity to homes, businesses and industries in Nigeria’s major commercial and industrial centres. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe said the initiative would focus on areas with high electricity demand and form part of the government’s effort to expand infrastructure in line with the country’s economic growth. The proposed energy zones would cover the Lagos axis, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor. Tegbe disclosed the plan after a closed-door meeting with the management of selected electricity distribution companies. He said the government…

President Bola Tinubu has mapped out what he described as economic gains of the country since taken charge of the country three and a half years ago. In his Independence Day broadcast, the President said the country was beginning to see improvements in its economic outlook. He cited economic growth of more than four per cent in 2026, contributions from both the oil and non-oil sectors, reduced oil theft and a substantial decline in inflation from its peak. He also said foreign reserves had been rebuilt, the foreign exchange market had stabilised and Nigeria recorded more than…

The Nigeria Customs Service has repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, to the Republic of Congo in what it described as its first full-cycle international wildlife operation. The exercise, which took place from 22 to 28 September 2026, covered the interception, rescue, rehabilitation and safe return of a trafficked animal to the Réserve Naturelle de Tchimpounga in Pointe-Noire, Congo. Customs officers rescued Bili in August 2023 during an enforcement operation against wildlife trafficking. She was subsequently placed under the care of the Pandrillus Foundation in Calabar, where she underwent rehabilitation. A DNA test later established that…

NLNG Pledges Stronger Partnership with Coleman The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited, Adeleye Falade, has pledged to strengthen the company’s partnership with Coleman Technical Industries Limited, particularly in the area of local content development. Falade made the commitment during a tour of Coleman’s manufacturing facilities in Sagamu and Arepo, Ogun State, where he expressed admiration for the company’s scale of operations, investment in modern machinery and equipment, and the professionalism of its workforce. Describing the facilities as “mind-blowing,” the NLNG chief executive said the visit demonstrated what Nigerian companies could achieve…

Customs FOU Zone A Gets New Acting Comptroller as Aliyu Retires The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A), Ikeja-Lagos, has appointed Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni as its 30th Acting Comptroller, following the retirement of Comptroller Gambo Aliyu. Afeni formally assumed leadership of the unit on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a handing-over ceremony held at the FOU Zone ‘A’ conference hall in Ikeja. The ceremony was attended by senior Customs officers, Acting Customs Area Controllers of the Port and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML), Ogun 1 Area Command and the Enugu/Ebonyi/Anambra Command, as…

The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a digital system for declaring and clearing passenger baggage at the Seme Area Command. The Simplified Declaration for Passenger Baggage Import system is designed to make clearance faster, improve transparency and support the smooth movement of legitimate travellers and cross-border traders. Passengers can submit their baggage declarations with mobile devices or use digital kiosks provided at the command. The system applies standard assessment tables to declared personal goods, calculates the duties payable and automatically issues receipts after payment. Customs said the process would reduce paperwork, minimise discretionary assessments and give…

The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria has urged state governments to invest in fisheries and develop their marine resources as part of efforts to create jobs, improve food security and generate additional revenue. The organisation’s President, Ismail Aniemu, made the call at the maiden edition of the MARCON National Conference on Sustainable Fishing, held under the theme, “Sustainable Fishing in Nigeria: Pathways to Growth, Food Security and Coastal Livelihoods.” Aniemu said Nigeria had significant marine resources but was yet to fully benefit from the economic opportunities available in the fisheries sector. He said the country’s marine wealth…

The Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association has called for urgent investment in modern fishing vessels, affordable financing, fish terminals, cold-chain facilities and maritime security to revive Nigeria’s industrial fishing sector and reduce dependence on imported fish. The association made the call at the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria’s National Conference on Sustainable Fishing in Lagos. Speaking on the theme, “Revitalising Nigeria’s Industrial Fishing Sector for Food Security and Economic Growth,” NITOA President Benedette Okonkwo, represented by Anthony Agwaazor, said a stronger industrial fishing sector was essential to food security, job creation, economic diversification and the growth of Nigeria’s blue…

The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone C in Owerri has witnessed a change of leadership, with Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya assuming office as Acting Comptroller. Nadaniya took over from Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun, who retired from service, during a handover ceremony held at the unit’s headquarters in Owerri, Imo State, on Friday, September 25, 2026. The new Acting Comptroller was received by officers and personnel of the unit before being introduced to the various heads of units. In his farewell address, Balogun thanked officers for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure. …

The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called on East African investors to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering and support African-led industrial development. Kwairanga made the appeal during a high-level investor engagement at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He said the event reflected the growing efforts by African leaders and businesses to develop solutions to the continent’s economic and industrial challenges. The NGX chairman commended Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating stronger cooperation among African countries.…