By Femi Anamelechi Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) celebrated its 11th to 15th combined convocation ceremonies, marking a significant milestone in the university’s history. The event, held at the university campus, Igbariam, gathered dignitaries, faculty, students, and alumni to honour the achievements of graduates and reflect on the institution’s strides in recent years. In his…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an on-site investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. NSIB…
By Femi Anamelechi The Race for ASO ROCK 2027 is graduation hitting up and gathering momentum this is as prominent APC Govs. declare support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid under the All Progressives Congress. Five Governors elected under the APC and political bigwigs from the North Central region have unanimously declared their support for…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service ( FOU) ‘Zone A’ has recorded a major success in its intelligence-driven operations. The command following an intelligence Swift made seizure of Tramadol and Hemp worth N1.5 billion. FOU Zone “A” continues to intensify efforts in to effectively deliver NCS statutory madness and the recent onslaught underscores the…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies.The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Caroline Niagwan, in charge of the Tariff and Trade…
By Femi Anamelechi An Abia State High Court judge has ruled that State High Courts have no jurisdiction to entertain matters under the 2023 Electricity Act; The Abia State High Court on the submissions agreed with one the erudite highly respected Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Chief Mike Ahamba, who submitted last April 29 in…
By Femi Anamelechi The Comptroller of Seme vArea Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Dr. Ben Oramalugo has declared an increased revenue generation of over N2.8 billion, between January and April 2025 and facilitation of 184,000 metric tonnes of export goods, valued at over N36 billion. CAC, Oramalugo pointed out that the command deplored…
By Femi Anamelechi The Murtala Mohammed Area Commend ( MMAC) of Nigeria Custom Service has achieved a breakthrough by announcing its first successful 24-hour cargo clearance operations with user of the indigenous B’Odogwu platform.The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Michael Awe, announced the breakthrough on Monday, 19 May 2025, and pointed out the speed and…
By Femi Anamelechi The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, has told the general public including the local and global banking community that the country’s financial sector is as solid and stable as ever and therefore urged them to ignore rumours and speculations to the contrary. The acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali in…
By Femi Anamelechi As part of his commitment to implementing the technological advancement policy of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has declared open a three-day retreat organised by the ICT/Modernisation Department of the NCS.The retreat, themed “Turn off Work; Turn on Retreat”, focuses on enhancing officers’ capabilities in…
