The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adeniyi, on Thursday announced the interception of pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused food products smuggled into the country through the TinCan Island Port. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Mr Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday while highlighting …
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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Premier League side Liverpool at the end of his contract. Trabzonspor announced Salah’s signing via a statement on Thursday. The 34-year-old forward reached “a two-year agreement” with the club on the Black Sea coast who …
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Expressway will boost regional integration and transform national connectivity. Umahi said this while meeting with traditional rulers in Ilaje Local Government Area late Wednesday during the inspection of the Ondo Section of the …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to sustaining monetary and financial system stability through policies aimed at curbing inflation, maintaining price stability and supporting long-term economic growth. The assurance was given at a one-day stakeholders’ fair in Bauchi, where the apex bank engaged members of the …
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered two additional fake government agencies allegedly linked to Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi as investigations into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) continue. ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State …
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Spain midfielder Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer. “Today Barcelona is closer to being able to consider this transfer than yesterday. We have now secured the player’s agreement to open negotiations with Manchester City,” a source at Barcelona told AFP on Thursday. …
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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has disclosed that Nigeria spent N1.16 trillion on fuel subsidy in 2021, with another N1.20 trillion deducted from proceeds of crude oil sales due to the Federation Account. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, made the disclosure on Thursday while …
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Governments, civil society organisations and development partners adopted the Cotonou Declaration to advance locally led climate action, humanitarian response, environmental sustainability and energy access across Africa during a consultative forum in Benin. The communiqué, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, said the declaration was adopted …
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The City Boy Movement (CBM) has replaced its Oyo State Coordinator, Mr Ahmed Ajibola, following allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination, and conduct prejudicial to the interests of the organisation. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday by the Director-General of the Movement, Mr Francis Shoga. Shoga …
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A Renewable Energy Investor and Chief Executive Officer, Gigawatts Global, Yosef Abramowitz, has announced plans to provide up to 500 million dollars in project financing for solar power plants across Nigerian universities. Abramowitz announced this in Abuja during the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge National Showcase and the official launch of …
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