Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said collaboration between the Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa would strengthen Africa’s social protection system. Faleye stated this on Tuesday when he hosted a high-level delegation from RMA South Africa led by the Group Chief Executive...
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Up to 40% of migrants die attempting Canary Islands crossing, says former Spanish police chief
By Prosper Okoye Tens of thousands of African migrants reached Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024, but as many as 40% of those who set out on the Atlantic crossing did not survive the journey, according to police inspector who spent years overseeing migrant arrivals on the archipelago. Javier Leon, now a deputy team lead at...
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​New Fiscal Reforms: Customs Trains Staff to Ensure Tax Compliance
‎The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), commenced a two-day training programme for officers and men of NCS on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, as part of efforts to ensure that personnel fully understand their obligations under the country’s evolving tax system.‎‎The training, which began on Wednesday, 17,...
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CLAPBACK: NESREA Rejects MAN’s Call to Freeze 2026 Plastic Regulations, Unveils “No-Suspension” Roadmap
In a major regulatory showdown rocking Nigeria’s industrial sector, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has officially fired back at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), flatly rejecting calls to suspend the newly gazetted National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026.‎‎Setting the record straight after weeks of intense media campaigns and pushback...
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CEMENT MANUFACTURERS MUST REDUCE PRICES, TINUBU IS RETAKING NIGERIA — UMAHI
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has called on cement manufacturers across the country to immediately reduce the price of cement, insisting that the current cost of the product is placing pressure on ongoing infrastructure projects and increasing demands for contract variations. Umahi made the call while delivering keynote address at...
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Driving SME Growth: NITDA and TikTok Launch Digital Commerce Training
In a major push to deepen digital inclusion and spark economic growth, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially joined forces with global entertainment platform TikTok. The strategic partnership was unveiled during the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce Labs Programme for SMEs in Lagos. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian Small and...
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FG Boosts Sickle Cell Diagnosis and Treatment to Close Survival Gap
​Action Reinforces Tinubu’s Vision for an Equitable, Resilient Health System ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equitable, high-quality sickle cell care for all Nigerians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. Speaking at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day Press Briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and...
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TALK IS CHEAP — UMAHI TO PRESIDENT TINUBU’S CRITICS AS FG MOVES TO COMMENCE NEW CARTER BRIDGE, RESTORE EKO BRIDGE
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring critical infrastructure in Lagos State, while applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and vision in driving transformative projects across the country. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Lagos on Thursday, June...
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NCoS INAUGURATES SECOND PPP PROJECT DELIVERY COMMITTEE TO DRIVE HOUSING, AGRICULTURAL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has taken another significant step in its reform agenda with the inauguration of a second Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Delivery Committee to oversee the implementation of key infrastructure and rehabilitation projects across the country. The Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, inaugurated the Committee at the Service National...
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Customs, World Bank Conclude Two-Week PCA Mission to Strengthen Audit Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, has concluded a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA). The programme held from 1 to 12 June 2026 focused on strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices....