Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area 2 Command, Onne, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has announced a significant seizure of 21 containers laden with illicit drugs and donkey skin valued at N46 billion. Comptroller Mohammed Babandede disclosed this information during a press briefing on Monday, said the Duty Paid Value (DPV)…
Recently, the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria cried out over acute shortage of radiographers and sonographers, sparking concerns about the implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system. In this special report, Korede Abdullah delves into the far-reaching consequences of this shortage, exploring how it affects the quality of care and patient outcomes in Nigeria’s health sector. Healthcare…
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong statement demanding urgent action to address the worsening economic crisis, workers’ rights violations, and key challenges affecting Nigerian workers. In a communiqué released following their meeting in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 8, 2024, and sent to Africa Health Report,…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated a nine-member committee tasked with reviewing Nigeria’s Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act. The move, according to Fagbemi, is part of the federal government’s broader law reform agenda to enhance foreign investment…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two Chinese siblings: Wang Jiang and Wang Richard for allegedly making efforts to export some solid minerals without requisite permit. This was contained in a press release by the Head, Media & Publicity for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale. According…
New data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that only Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated more revenue than they received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in 2023. The report, shared via the Statisense X handle on Thursday, highlighted the varying contributions of state revenues to their…
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria, (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency, urging coordinated action from all relevant stakeholders, including the government and financial institutions. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Thursday, the President, NOPPMAN, Isa Aliyu highlighted several critical issues impacting farmers. Aliyu who is also the regional…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N288.392 billion from January to November 6, 2024. This impressive figure represents a 34.8% increase compared to the N213.914 billion collected during the same period in 2023 [1). Comptroller Tenny Mankini…
Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world. The country is facing a staggering crisis in its education sector, particularly in the northern region, where the number of out-of-school children has reached alarming levels with over 10.5 million children aged 5-14 not attending school. Juliet Jacob delves into the far-reaching implications of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a historic success in revenue generation by any Nigerian agency, the Tin-Can Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday announced a remarkable revenue collection of N1,046,496,593,103.60 from January 1 to November 7, 2024. This comes amid declining trade volume across Nigerian ports. The remarkable achievement demonstrates the…
