The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again shut down the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State. Widely regarded as a hub for Africa’s largest cartel in the manufacture of fake wines and beverages, the market has been described as a “menace to public health” by officials. The…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) marked the International Customs Day (ICD) 2025 with a grand event held at its premises in Birnin Kebbi. The celebration, themed “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity,” brought together dignitaries, including retired senior officers, representatives of sister…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has announced commitment to enhanced access to electricity. The president made this pledge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The two-day Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tuesday disclosed plans to commence implementation of new guidelines towards port decongestion and enhancing the ease of doing business in the country, urging stakeholders to comply with these regulations to facilitate smooth trade operations. The new measures are targeted at addressing port congestion, streamline clearance processes and reduce disputes arising…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed the immediate past President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Chief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya as Chairman, Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) with Hajiya Lami Tumaka as 1st Vice Chairman and Dr. Alice Ajeh as 2nd Vice Chairman. Constitution of the Board follows the…
The Federal Government has secured 340 patent certificates for Nigerian inventors and researchers, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s drive towards innovation. The announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, during the presentation of certificates to 31 recipients in Abuja on Monday. “We have secured about 340 patents…
Comptrollers General of Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has highlighted the importance of transformative initiatives of the Service, saying they will revolutionize trade facilitation and enforcement. The customs chief said this in his remarks to commemorate the 2025 International Customs Day observed aannually on January 26. In the remarks themed, “Customs Delivering on…
Nigeria, once celebrated as the “Giant of Africa,” is now grappling with a severe food security crisis. This situation has caused the country to earn negative labels or descriptions, such as “world’s poverty capital”. It reflects most of its citizens are in the grip of hunger and poverty. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who evaluated the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni on Saturday launched a second disbursement of $2,525,000 non-interest Community Revolving Fund loan to 101 communities and farmer groups in the state. Governor Buni said the Non interest Community Revolving Fund was aimed at driving economic growth, provide employment opportunities and create wealth. “It is…
The dawn of Donald Trump’s second term as the 47th President of the United States has sent ripples of uncertainty across the globe. While his policies were contentious during his first term, his second round of sweeping ‘radical’ executive actions has raised new questions about the future of international relations. For some nations, particularly China,…
