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Nigeria, Morocco deepen partnership on veterinary vaccines, agro-industry
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria is set to broaden its cooperation with Morocco on veterinary vaccine production and agro-industrial development following a high-level study tour of key Moroccan facilities by a Nigerian government delegation. The delegation, led by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, visited the MCI Animal Health and Vaccine Production Facility in Casablanca on the final…
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Customs intensifies AfCFTA preparations ahead of major trade conference
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday said it is ramping up efforts to ensure the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) as the country prepares to host a major continental trade summit in Abuja. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a briefing at the State House on preparations…
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Customs defends new $300 de-minimis threshold ahead of 2025 continental trade conference
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday defended the introduction of a new $300 de-minimis threshold for low-value imports and passenger baggage, saying the policy is crucial to easing airport congestion, supporting e-commerce, and aligning Nigeria with global practice. Adeniyi spoke during the November edition of the Meet-the-Press briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, where…
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Nigeria to host Africa-wide Customs partnership conference in 2025
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria will host a major continental conference bringing together Customs chiefs, trade operators and global partners from November 17–19, 2025, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi announced on Friday. Speaking during the November edition of the meet-the-press briefing at the State House, Abuja, Adeniyi said at least 30 African Customs administrations have confirmed participation, with 22 sending…
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CISLAC advocates gender-sensitive reforms within military, stronger accountability mechanisms to tackle corruption
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has emphasised the need for gender-sensitive reforms within the military to prevent sexual violence and strengthen women’s participation in leadership roles, calling for adequate monitoring mechanisms for gender-related compliance in the Defence and Security sector. CISLAC explained that this would help to prevent gender-based violence and abuse during operations. The organisation also called…
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Tinubu felicitates ex-Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose on the occasion of his birthday, praising his contributions to public service and Nigeria’s political development. In a message posted on Friday by the presidency via its X account, President Tinubu hailed Fayose’s “distinguished public service career,” noting his commitment to the welfare of the…
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NRC apologizes for Abuja-Kaduna train delay, denies leaving passengers stranded
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has apologized to passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) after a delay caused by a safety precaution when the backup engine lost power shortly after departure. NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, described reports that passengers were stranded as misleading, stressing that safety remained the corporation’s top priority. He explained that the train returned…
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Tinubu reappoints Marwa as NDLEA chairman for another five years
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Buba Marwa (rtd), Brigadier-General, as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), extending his tenure for another five years. The announcement was made on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Marwa, who first assumed the role in January 2021 under…
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Lawmakers to fast-track contractor payments, push for early 2026 budget presentation—Lawan
By Kunle Sanni – Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly is taking steps to accelerate payments owed to contractors and ensure full implementation of ongoing constituency and capital projects across the country. Speaking with State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Lawan said…
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Bagudu unveils community-focused plan to drive growth, stability
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has unveiled a new community-driven development framework aimed at promoting inclusive growth, regional stability, and sustainable development across Nigeria. Speaking at the 8th Board Steering Committee Meeting of the Regional Stabilization Facility (Nigeria Window), organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bagudu reaffirmed the federal…
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