From Marcel Duru,Owerri The Imo State House Of Assembly has passed a motion urging Governor Hope Uzodimma to revive and reposition the Ceramic Industry at Ezinachi in Okigwe local government area of the State. The Chief Sponsor of the Motion and Member Representing Okigwe State Constituency at the Imo State House Of Assembly, Hon Chief…
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was originally conceived to connect Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers States. In other words, the 700-kilometre road, whose contract was awarded at $11 billion and remains the biggest infrastructure project by the Bola Tinubu administration, was meant to connect two of the country’s three geopolitical…
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 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 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…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has responded to recent concerns regarding the safety of Nigerian airports, clarified its role in the investigation of the helicopter crash involving the late Herbert Wigwe, and provided updates on its expanded mandate covering all modes of transport. In response to a statement from the U.S. State Department suggesting…
By Christian ABURIME The echoes of academic excellence are emanating far beyond the Lagos State University campus, reaching the ears of Anambra, where the can-do spirit of our people finds yet another shining expression in 21 year old Miss Isioma Nwosu. Her emergence as the overall best-graduating student of the Class of 2024, with a…
By Femi Anamelechi A three day training organized by the Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with Youth Digest has successfully concluded its Training on New Media and Strategic Communication at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. The training program which held from 7th to 9th May 2025 brought together Command Public Relations Officers, Reporters, Editors, and…
By Femi Anamelechi Assistant Comptr. Oyindolapo. A Oladepo who was representative of the CGC of Nigeria Custom Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) and stakeholders, comprising port service providers and users, have identified some of the impediments and challenges of 24 hours ports operations in Nigeria. Assistant Compt, Oyindolapo Oladepo stated that NCS has deployed the…
By Femi Anamelechi Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electric distribution company (DisCo), is creating over 350 jobs with its new prepaid meter rollout that will start this month, according to the utility firm. Edise Ekong, the Aba Power Brand and Communication Senior Manager, said that jobs would come directly from its partnerships with three-meter producers. According…
