The Customs Area Controller (CAC) in charge of Cross River/Calabar Free Zone Command and Akwa Ibom, Comptroller Momodu Dauda, has paid a working visit to the Tinapa Free Zone, pledging continued support for trade facilitation and investment protection. The visit,was aimed at obtaining first-hand insight into operational activities within the zone, assessing compliance with Customs laws and strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Free Trade Zone operators. US, UAE Investors Join $14bn Investment Drive in Kebbi Addressing stakeholders, Comptroller Momodu reiterated the commitment of the Service to creating a conducive business environment while maintaining a firm stance…
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The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has clarified that the newly announced gold refinery in Lagos is not owned or established by the Federal Government, but is a private investment by Kian Smith Limited, a wholly Nigerian mining company. The clarification followed a statement by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) which criticised the location of the refinery in Lagos, alleging that it violated the federal character principle. Woman Recovers Gold Buried 15 Years Ago While Fleeing Boko Haram The forum had claimed that the Federal Government deliberately sited the facility in the South-West to the disadvantage of northern states.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), a continental forum of ministers responsible for mining and solid minerals. The AMSG is dedicated to ensuring that Africa derives maximum benefits from its vast mineral resources through cooperation, value addition, and strategic engagement in the global minerals market. Alake was first elected to lead the body in 2024 on the margins of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) and was re-elected at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the group held alongside this…
Plans have been finalised for the inaugural Nigeria Reputation Summit convened by the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), a private sector–driven initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The summit will hold tomorrow, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja and will bring together key stakeholders from government, business, and civil society to advance national conversations on rebuilding Nigeria’s reputation as a vital capital asset. FG Calls on Nigerians to Strengthen Country’s Global Reputation Among prominent participants expected at the event are the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and former Governor of…
Seven exceptional frontline health workers have been honoured at the 4th edition of the Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Award of Excellence, held on Saturday, 17th January 2026 at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano. Providing an overview of the initiative, the Director of Operations of the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation, Mallam Jalo Sulaiman, explained that the award was instituted and launched in Abuja in early 2022 to identify, honour, and celebrate unsung frontline health workers across Nigeria. He noted that the initiative seeks to promote professionalism, resilience, and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in healthcare delivery. Mallam Jalo added that the…
The fifth edition of the Late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar Annual Award for Radiologists and Radiographers has honoured four exceptional medical professionals in Kano State, in recognition of their dedication and excellence in diagnostic and radiotherapy services. The 2025 awards ceremony, held in Kano, was organised by the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation, which instituted the initiative in 2021 to preserve the legacy of the late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar a renowned radio-oncologist, humanitarian, and philanthropist who devoted his life to improving healthcare delivery. Speaking at the event, Director of Operations of the AMG Foundation, Mallam Jalo Sulaiman, said the…
The Kano State Government KNSG says the Office of the Attorney General has formally taken over the prosecution of the Dorayi massacre, a tragic incident that claimed the lives of a housewife and her six children. The ancient city was thrown into shock and fear last Saturday following the gruesome killings, allegedly carried out by three principal suspects who are currently in police custody. NAWOJ Praises Kano Governor, Police for Arrest of Dorayi Murder Suspects Addressing journalists on Monday, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, disclosed that the decision for his office to assume responsibility…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Abuja from July 2025 to date. The Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat, Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday. FCTA Declares War on Land Speculation as Jabi Lake Project Kicks Off Adebayo said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean team. She explained that “out of the 607 persons evacuated, 583 were beggars while 23 were mentally challenged individuals.” She added that the…
As Apple prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, collectors are gearing up for a landmark auction featuring some of the company’s most iconic artifacts, including personal items belonging to co-founder Steve Jobs. The auction, organized by RR Auctions and titled “Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction,” will present nearly 200 items from Apple’s early years and Jobs’ private collection. Interest in the sale has already surged, with many lots exceeding their pre-auction estimates. Among the highlights is Apple Check No. 1, dated March 16, 1976, signed by both Steve Jobs and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has strengthened its maritime border surveillance with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica valued at ₦157.83 million. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters on Wednesday, 14 January 2025. He explained that the illicit substance was neatly concealed in 1,205 wraps and was suspected to have been smuggled into the country through the waterways. Comptroller Ntadi attributed the successful operation to the renewed commitment of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, improved intelligence gathering and stronger collaboration with sister security…