Adewale Bashir AdeniyiNigeria’s Reform Momentum Shows Africa’s Readiness to Shape Global Customs Standards – Adeniyi The Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, says his recent election reflects growing confidence in the reform-driven transformation of African Customs administrations, with Nigeria’s modernisation efforts standing out as a strongContinue Reading
By Frontline Reporters The Nigerian Army has halted all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers as part of the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. This decision follows a surge in mass abductions across the country. In November alone, more than 600 people were kidnapped,Continue Reading
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent security initiatives, pledging to strengthen community-level security and improve intelligence gathering across their states. The commitment came at the end of a two-day strategic meeting held in Lagos, where theContinue Reading
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet crashed on Saturday near Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The two pilots on board successfully ejected before the aircraft went down and are reported to be in stable condition. The incident happened around 4:10 p.m., according to aContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on petrol smugglers, with the Operation Whirlwind unit announcing seizures of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦181 million in Adamawa State within the last two months. According to the unit, which spearheads the fight against petroleum productContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Kanu, convicted on November 20, 2025, on seven terrorismContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees will undergo intense scrutiny next week as the Senate begins a rigorous confirmation process. Three opposition senators, who spoke anonymously, said the screening would not be “business as usual,” stressing the need for competent, patriotic individuals who can effectively represent Nigeria abroad. One rankingContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) has raised fresh concerns over multiple taxes and levies burdening Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector, calling for the full implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) to simplify trade and enhance competitiveness. Speaking at the 2025 Shippers’ Day Celebration heldContinue Reading
The Federal Government has projected total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026, alongside a targeted economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, while its proposed 2026 deficit has risen so sharply that it now exceeds the entire national budget of 2022 by N2.78tn. This deficit likely means the government plansContinue Reading
Nigerian organisations are facing the highest volume of weekly cyberattacks in Africa, according to the newly released African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cybersecurity solutions. The report reveals that Nigerian firms experience an average of 4,200 attacks per week,Continue Reading