Customs warns revenue at risk as equipment shortages hit Apapa Port
Weeks legislative intervention By Esther Onyegbula The Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Area Command, Dr. Olomu Babatunde has raised an urgent alarm over critical infrastructure and equipment gaps at Nigeria’s busiest port, warning that unless key stakeholders, including terminal operators and regulatory agencies, modernize their operations, the country’s trade facilitation and revenue generation efforts […]
SAPZ Groundbreaking: IFAD commends FG’s effort to galvanize agri-food systems
….says it’s game-changer for food production, employment By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, has commended the Federal Government on the groundbreaking of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, as it is going to be a game-changer for food production in Nigeria. In a goodwill message by the Country Director, IFAD, […]
Vanguard POTY: Ukachukwu hails Uzodimma over infrastructure governor award
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 8, 2025 , governorship election in Anambra State, Prince (Dr.) Nicholas Ukachukwu, MFR (Ikukoma Ndi Anambra), has joined the government and good people of Imo State to celebrate the nomination and award conferment of the “Infrastructure Governor of the Year “ on the Imo […]
Housing allocation: Court to rule on order against four Ogun Commissioners, EFCC, ICPC, June 19
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Federal High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has fixed June 19, to rule on an ex-parte order brought before it by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Ogun State chapter, against the State Commissioner for Housing, and three others. It will be recalled that the State chapter of […]
FG, UNESCO to enhance Nigeria’s water security
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a push to enhance Nigeria’s water security and climate resilience, the Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, has called for stronger governance of groundwater resources to support human settlements. This call was made during the opening of a two-day Validation and Capacity Building Workshop on Wednesday in Abuja. The event […]
APC chieftain hails Erhire’s River Basin Development Authority appointment
By Kingsley Adegboye APC Chieftain Hon. George Ogaga has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hon. Chuks Erhire, as Executive Director of Engineering Services at River Basin Development Authority. According to Hon. George Ogaga, the newly appointed executive director of engineering services has a pedigree of self discipline and decency. “We are confident that […]
Drug Distribution: Coordinated Wholesale Centre to be ready in 18 months – CPAPWL
…says over N9 billion spent on the project By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI – THE Central Pharmaceutical and Allied Product Wholesale Limited, CPAPWL, yesterday said that it has resolved all the encumbrances that delayed the completion of its Federal Government directed Coordinated Wholesale Centre, CWC, located in Oba Idemili South Local Government Area Anambra State. CWC […]
Vanguard POTY: Ejike Chukwu hails Uzodimma over infrastructure governor award
…describes it as well deserved Imo frontline uncommon philanthropist, boardroom business strategist, scholar of note, and transformational leader, Chairman of Megadrill Nigeria Ltd, Dr. Ejike Chukwu (MON), has joined ndi Imo and well meaning Nigerians to celebrate the auspicious occasion that marked the award conferment of ‘ Infrastructure Governor of the Year 2024 Award’ on […]
Right to Protein Nigeria, Lagos Food Bank Initiative share relief items to vulnerable households
Right to Protein Nigeria partnered the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide food and essential protein rich items to vulnerable households in underserved communities across Lagos State. This collaborative outreach took place at the Food Bank warehouse on March 31, 2025 as part of the Ramadan Food Assistance Program (RFAP), ensuring that vulnerable Muslims celebrated […]
Matawalle leads Nigeria’s push for global defence ties in Rio
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security professionals, provided […]
Salah getting closer to new Liverpool deal – Reports
Liverpool are making progress on talks over a new contract for Mohamed Salah and the Premier League leaders are increasingly confident he will stay at Anfield next season, according to reports on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Egypt international is out of contract at the end of this season along with Liverpool team-mates Virgil van Dijk and […]
