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By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos. The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, announced a longlist of 11 for the 2026 edition of the prize. The eleven outstanding poetry collections which emerged on the longlist were selected from 223 entries received earlier for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of […]

For many small businesses in Nigeria, growth now happens partly on a phone screen. A fashion seller takes orders on Instagram. A food vendor receives payment before delivery. A small logistics operator confirms addresses through WhatsApp. A freelancer sends invoices to clients outside the country. The shop may still be physical, but the relationship with […]

By Obas Esiedesa Engineers under the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE) have called for stronger application of engineering valuation, cost engineering and engineering economy principles to address cost overruns, waste and inefficiencies in project execution in Nigeria. The call was made at the 2026 National Technical Conference of the IACE, held in Abuja, with […]