By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has extended the deadline for the migration of all beneficiaries under the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorised Economic Operator, AEO, Programme. It announced a shift in the earlier cut-off date of December 31, 2025, to a new deadline of January 31, 2026. The […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly called, AKOD, has distributed various sums of cash to vulnerable residents as economy empowerment, stressing the need for community development. Dauda, also commissioned Shanu Street and Balogun Street, two major rehabilitated roads executed under his administration to mark the 100 […]

In recent years, African cinema has produced bold, emotionally charged stories that continue to resonate across international festivals.

By Favour Ulebor Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said, the country’s internal security challenges cannot be separated from wider regional crises, warning that instability in neighbouring states directly fuels insecurity at home. Speaking at an ECOWAS ministerial briefing, yesterday in Abuja, Tuggar said Nigeria must intervene when nearby countries face threats to democratic […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The International Trade Union Confederation–Africa (ITUC-Africa) has issued a stern warning following the attempted military coup in Benin on December 7, 2025. The organisation expressed deep concern over the threat the failed putsch poses to workers, democratic institutions, and the country’s long-standing reputation for political stability. In a statement released from its […]

The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.

Life Lager is turning up the heat this festive season with two powerhouse events — the Eastern Machine Tour and the Life Xmas Concert, crafted to celebrate what defines the East: unshakable pride, cultural strength, and the vibrant spirit of our people.

The 10X Business Summit Abuja has officially made history as the first 10X event ever held in Africa

By Nnasom David A new assessment by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has identified the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and the Ministry of Interior among the poorest-performing government institutions in the country, following a year-long evaluation of compliance with the Business Facilitation Act (BFA) 2022. The 2025 […]

By Jimoh Babatunde A new naira-denominated payment card targeted at tourists and visitors coming into Nigeria during the peak holiday season has been rolled out by Verve and Providus Bank .  Called the ProvidusVerve Travel Card, the product is positioned as a convenient alternative for tourists, business travellers and returning diaspora, who may otherwise struggle with […]