BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Government has cancelled a massive $717.7 million undisbursed World Bank intervention facility meant to support Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector, in a move that underscores the deepening financial and structural crisis confronting the nation’s power industry. The cancellation followed a formal request by the Federal GovernmentContinue Reading
By Frontline Reporters Akutah Ignites Fresh Hope for Nigerian Shippers as SALS Celebrates Maritime Sector Revival By Frontline Reporters A renewed sense of confidence is sweeping across Nigeria’s maritime industry as the Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) has showered praise on the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer ofContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.89 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting stronger economic activity across key sectors, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The report, titled “National Gross Domestic Product Q1 2026,” showedContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, has recorded a major boost in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, raking in nearly ₦9.8 billion while intercepting contraband goods valued at over ₦500 million within two months. Speaking during his first official press briefing since assuming office on MarchContinue Reading
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Photo: Ministry of Interior. FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issuedContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised fresh concerns over the risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) entering Nigeria, following ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Although no Ebola case has been confirmed in Nigeria, the agency warned that increasedContinue Reading
From 6th left, Director NSW, Mr Tola Fakolade, the President NMLA, Mr Mike Igbokwe (SAN), the past President of the association Mr Chidi Ilogu, (SAN), the immediate past President Mrs Funke Agbor, the 1st Vice President: Prof. Adewale Adedamola Olawoyin, SAN, FCIArb; 2nd Vice President: Dr. Emeka Akabogu, SAN; HonoraryContinue Reading
The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified calls for stronger collaboration among security and intelligence agencies as Nigeria steps up efforts to combat terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking and other transnational organised crimes threatening national and regional security.Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the call during a study tour byContinue Reading
L-R: Representative of Hon. Minister of Defence Special Adviser on Security to the Minister for Defence in Nigeria; Musa Likita fsi, Director Maritime Safety and security Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy; Musa Makoji, His Excellency Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola CON, Director General Nigerian MaritimeContinue Reading
ACG FRANK ONYEKA BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Secretary of the Customs Consultative Committee (CCC), Fwdr. Eugene Nweke, has congratulated former Area Controller of the Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).In a statementContinue Reading