The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to technology-driven border management and stronger international cooperation as the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition opened on Wednesday, January 28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The three-day conference, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is organised by the WCO under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.” It brings together Customs administrations, policymakers, technology providers and industry leaders from across the world to explore how innovation can enhance border security while facilitating legitimate trade. Nigeria’s participation…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerian youths to take advantage of the opportunities created by ongoing national reforms, describing them as critical pathways for personal development and sustainable nation-building. Idris made the call while delivering the 2026 Convocation Lecture at the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State. Edun Reflects on Service, Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms The lecture, titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in an Era of National Reforms,” was delivered to graduating students and members of the academic community. Addressing the graduates, the Minister…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Borno, Nigeria In a powerful demonstration of humanitarian leadership and commitment to inclusive education, the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation has extended life-changing educational support to orphaned and underprivileged children in Borno State, one of Nigeria’s most conflict-affected regions. Through a targeted education intervention, the Foundation sponsored twelve orphaned students at Ibra Foundation School, Miringa, located in Biu Local Government Area, covering their full school fees for one academic year. Beyond tuition support, the intervention provided each beneficiary with complete school uniforms, writing materials, school bags, and footwear, ensuring that the children are fully equipped to learn with…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, organized a media dialogue aimed at strengthening Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in schools and healthcare facilities across Jigawa State. The engagement focused on evaluating the state of WASH services in selected schools and primary healthcare centres, paying close attention to the presence, functionality, or absence of facilities. CARE, FAcE-PaM, KBSG Marks 2025 Global Handwashing Day As part of the programme, journalists conducted a media tour of several schools and healthcare centres to observe firsthand…
The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has dared the governors of the South-East, declaring a complete lockdown of all economic activities across the region on Monday to protest the closure of the Onitsha Main Market by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The pro-Biafran group called on traders, transporters, banks, schools, civil servants and every sector across Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi states, and beyond, to observe the solidarity lockdown peacefully. Igboho Seeks FG Approval for Iru Ekun Security Network Meanwhile, Soludo has ordered the immediate remodelling of the market following the one-week closure. The directive followed the…
The Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) is a 48-month programme funded by the United Kingdom’s International Development and managed by DAI Global UK in collaboration with specialist partners, including The Policy Practice, Women Environmental Programme, The International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development, Accountability Lab, Integrity, and Bridge that Gap Nigeria. PACE aims to support partnerships that advance Nigeria’s governance and climate objectives, ensuring that poor and vulnerable citizens benefit from accountable institutions, stronger climate resilience, improved public services, and inclusive economic growth. The programme focuses on strengthening governance and climate systems as foundations for inclusive economic…
Ministan babban birnin tarayya Abuja, Nyesom Wike, ya yi barazanar fasa Filin Wasan Yakubu Gowon da ke Port Harcourt idan Gwamnatin Jihar Rivers ta ci gaba da hana shi da magoya bayansa damar gudanar da gangamin siyasa. Wike ya yi wannan furuci ne a ranar Juma’a yayin ƙaddamar da shugabannin sanatoci da ƙananan hukumomi na ƙungiyar Renewed Hope Ambassadors, wacce ke goyon bayan Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu gabanin zaɓukan 2027. Jaridar Vanguard ta rawaito Wike na cewa ƙungiyarsa ta nemi izinin amfani da filin wasan amma aka ƙi amincewa, yana mai cewa hakan ba abin yarda ba ne. Ministan ya…
Some Nigerians have gone into hiding and others are returning home secretly over the intensified deportation campaign led by President Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Saturday PUNCH learnt that many immigrants had stopped going to work as Trump reiterated his support for ICE actions. The sweeping actions, which include house-to-house enforcement raids, have stirred panic, debate and protest, particularly following a series of high-profile deadly incidents involving the federal immigration officers. The US president kick-started an immigration policy to arrest and remove illegal immigrants immediately after he was inaugurated into office in January 2025, However, his policy has been…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) to effectively apply intelligence gathered during training to real-life field operations, stressing that the true value of intelligence lies in its practical use beyond the classroom. The charge was reiterated on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, during the closing ceremony of the Basic Intelligence Course, where more than 450 officers successfully completed a three-week intensive training programme. Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested one suspect following swift and coordinated operations in Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, armed bandits on January 29, 2026, abducted one Alhaji Juli Muhammad, aged 55, from his residence in Kokani Village, Kalgo Local Government Area. The victim was reportedly restrained with chains and ropes before being taken into the bush by his abductors. SP Usman…