Customs Partners AGF To Boost National Revenue, Officers’ Training
As part of efforts to implement one of the pillars of his policy thrust and reaffirm the Service’s commitment to shared national responsibility, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, received the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, who was on a courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
Osinbajo Advocates Citizens’ Welfare As True Measure Of National Greatness
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has emphasized the importance of service-oriented leadership in politics and governance, describing it as both imperative and a privilege. Osinbajo made this call while delivering the keynote address at the Rotary International District 9141 Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the topic “The MagicContinue Reading
Three Kebbi senators meet Tinubu, declare intention to join APC
Three serving senators from Kebbi State, elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have formally declared their intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The lawmakers, Senator Adamu Aliero (KebbiContinue Reading
LG poll: Revolt in Lagos APC over imposition
. Protests rock councils over controversial list . Party defends consensus, denies allegations Crisis is brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the July 12 local government elections, as many chairmanship aspirants and party leaders have kicked against what they described as a plotContinue Reading
Northern govs in high-stakes meeting over terror attacks
Barring any last-minute change of plan, the Northern Governors’ Forum will hold a crucial meeting today (Saturday) in Kaduna in response to the rising killings across the region. The Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said the NGF Chairman and GovernorContinue Reading
Supreme Court Orders Fred Ajudua Back To Prison, Overturns Bail Ruling
The Supreme Court has overturned a decision of the Court of Appeal which granted bail to Lagos businessman and former socialite, Fred Ajudua, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding a German company of $1 million over three decades ago In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the apex court heldContinue Reading
$700m CVFF Fund: APFFLON Writes Oyetola, Calls for Verification of Credit Ratings Of Shipowners Before Disbursement
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola to carry out thorough verification of credit ratings of Nigerian shipowners before going ahead to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). In a letter toContinue Reading
Lekki Deep Seaport Seeks Review of Port Tariffs
R-L: Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council, Barr Pius Akutah, Managing Director of Lekki Port, Mr. Wang Qiang and Adesua Ladoja, MD/CEO of Lagos Free Zone The Managing Director of Lekki Port, Mr. Wang Qiang had called for the intervention of the port economic regulator; Nigerian Shippers Council in reviewingContinue Reading
NSC boss, other experts chart new course for global trade
From right: ES/CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council, Dr. Pius Akutah MON, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, author of the book and former DG NIMASA, Mrs. Mfon Usoro, President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and one other stakeholder at the public presentation of the book. The Executive Secretary/CEOContinue Reading
Tinubu Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Hails Catholic Church
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Roman Catholic Church on the emergence of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the church. In a statement on Thursday, presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said his principal also prayed for the successful tenure of the newContinue Reading