As Customs seizes 870 smuggled vehicles worth N3.88bn in 15 months By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified delays and high clearing costs as major reasons Nigerian car importers patronise neighbouring countries’ ports and also resort to smuggling. Data from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) show that no fewer than 870 […]

•Millions lost, livelihoods shattered By Egufe Yafugborhi The streets of Asaba’s once-bustling gadget district have taken on the feel of a war zone. Shops that once hummed with the chatter of haggling customers now stand eerily quiet. Roller shutters crash down by 6pm, two hours earlier than just weeks ago. And behind every counter, nervous […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has recorded a major milestone with the adoption of its Disability Inclusion Policy, which institutionalises accessibility, reasonable accommodation, non-discrimination and equal participation within the legal profession.

•Restates warning against overstay By Nkiruka Nnorom United States Mission  in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with US immigration laws, saying adherence to visa terms was key to protecting future travel and study opportunities. The reminder, shared under the hashtags #VisaWiseTravelSmart, comes amid ongoing efforts by the US to curb visa overstays […]

THE Presidency and the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the resignation of British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.