Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Command, has intercepted a massive haul of smuggled goods worth N229,112,424. The seizures include 2,169 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 1,128 parcels of cannabis sativa, and other items such as used clothes, pneumatic tyres, and imported shoes. According to the Acting Area Controller, Mohammed…
A data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has indicated that insecurity caused Nigeria more than 600,000 deaths of her citizens between May 2023 and April 2024. The report was released late Wednesday showing that no fewer than 614,937 people were killed nationwide. The report pointed out that banditry-ravaged northwest saw the highest…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a move aimed at stabilizing the market and supporting marketers, Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in petrol prices. The new prices see petrol rates drop to as low as N899 per litre for two million litres. This development marks a continued effort by the refinery to enhance supply…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has announced a marginal decline in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N970 per litre in December 2024. This decrease follows a drop in crude oil prices to $73.77 per barrel. According to MEMAN’s daily energy…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a press statement by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga added in the statement that President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Nigeria’s 2025 budget proposal to the Lawmakers on Wednesday, totalling N26.14 trillion, with defence and security receiving the largest share of N4.91 trillion. The budget, which prioritizes national security, has sparked a significant debate, with many arguing that sectors like education and health are being sidelined. Infrastructure follows closely with…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted Point of Sales (POS) agents to a daily transaction limit of N1.2 million, as part of its efforts to promote a cashless economy. This move is aimed at enhancing the use of electronic payment channels for agency banking operations. In a circular released…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has concluded a two-day training program for 20 youths in Ekiti State, equipping them with modern skills and practices to boost livestock farming. According to FIRS Chairman, Zaccheus Adedeji on Tuesday, the initiative aims to create jobs, eradicate hunger, and enhance food security. Represented by…
No fewer than 20 passengers on a boat have reportedly died when it capsized in River Benue, Benue State. The tragedy struck on Monday, when the wooden boat, carrying passengers returning from a market, sank in a section of the River that flows through the Igatu region, Benue Police spokesperson Catherine Anene confirms. Rescue operations…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos An oil spill has occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal in Bonny, Rivers State, due to a ruptured pipeline. The incident prompted SPDC to shut down the affected pipeline and deploy containment booms to prevent further leakage and protect nearby communities. Africa Health Report (AHR) gathered that…
