Day: June 4, 2025

NIGCOMSAT pledges continued support for NYSC Television Broadcasting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to a productive partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), particularly in the area of satellite television broadcasting. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Engr. Jane Egerton-Idehen, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. Engr. Egerton-Idehen disclosed that since February 2025, NIGCOMSAT has been transmitting the signal of NYSC Television globally through its free-to-air satellite platform. She noted that the…

Nigeria Customs boosts Border patrols, deploys fresh Officers to tackle fuel smuggling

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In a renewed effort to curb the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across Nigeria’s borders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deployed newly inducted officers to Operation Whirlwind a strategic initiative launched in May 2024 to safeguard the nation’s fuel supply chain.   The deployment was formalized during an induction ceremony held on June 3, 2025, in Abuja. The event signified a reinforced national resolve to tackle economic sabotage linked to the illegal export of subsidized fuel products.   Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, while addressing the new operatives,…

Tinubu approves N2b for resettlement of Mokwa flood victims as VP Shettima pays On-the-spot assessment visit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N2 billion for the construction of resettlement homes for victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima made this known on Tuesday during a visit to Mokwa, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the flooding and commiserated with the affected residents. The Vice President, who conveyed President Tinubu’s condolences, announced that the President had directed urgent improvements to the drainage infrastructure in the area…

OSSAP-SDGs commissions Modern Educational Complex for Visually Impaired in Lagos

Abubakar Yusuf

In a bold demonstration of equity and empowerment, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art educational and residential facility for visually impaired children in Lagos.   A renewed wave of social investment swept through Surulere on Tuesday as the newly constructed and fully furnished complex at the Bethesda Home and School for the Blind was officially unveiled. The facility, delivered by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), marked a major milestone in…

MURIC condemns arrest of muslim leaders, warns Ogudu Police against aiding landgrabber …. Urges Police to shift meeting scheduled for day before Salah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned in strong terms the arrest of the Imam and officials of the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) by operatives of the Nigeria Police at a construction site in Ogudu, Lagos State, following a land dispute allegedly instigated by a landgrabber.   According to MURIC, the arrest was not only unlawful but also smacks of religious insensitivity, as it occurred during a critical period leading up to the Eid-el-Kabir (Salah) celebration. The organisation warned the Ogudu Police Division against allowing itself to be used…

NITDA, ONSA to host landmark National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 in Abuja …. Event to tackle emerging threats, build resilience in Nigeria’s Digital Ecosystem

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As Nigeria accelerate its journey toward becoming Africa’s leading digital economy, cybersecurity has become a critical national priority. In response to the growing need for digital protection, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025). The landmark event will take place from 9th to 10th July 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at a press briefing held at the NITDA Headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA emphasized that…

Niger Govt cancels Durbar, orders Low-Key Eid-el-Kabir celebration in honour of Mokwa flood victims

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In a show of solidarity with victims of the recent devastating flood in Mokwa and surrounding communities, the Niger State Government has announced the cancellation of Hawan Bariki, Durbar, and other elaborate Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) festivities across the state.   The directive was issued by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, following the flood disaster which claimed several lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed homes, farmlands, and critical infrastructure.   A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, noted that the decision was taken as a mark of…

Banks begin deducting USSD charges from Customers’ Airtime as NCC Implements End-User Billing

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Nigerian banks have commenced the deduction of charges for USSD transactions directly from customers’ mobile airtime, following a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).   According to a notice sent by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Tuesday, the new billing model became effective on June 3, 2025, in line with the NCC’s End-User Billing (EUB) framework which has been in development for years.   “In line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), please be informed that effective June 3, 2025, charges for USSD banking…

Nigeria Customs, WCO, JICA launch first Geospatial Intelligence Master Trainer Programme in West Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a historic move to enhance border security and build regional expertise, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the first-ever Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Expert Master Trainer Programme in West Africa. The week-long capacity-building initiative kicked off on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Abuja, bringing together participants from Customs administrations across the region. The training aims to equip officers with critical skills in geospatial mapping, analysis, and surveillance to improve monitoring and control of cross-border…

Troops intercept Ammunition-Laden Truck, arrest IPOB/ESN Logistics Suppliers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major breakthrough in the fight against arms trafficking and insurgency in the South East, troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck loaded with a massive cache of ammunition and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).   According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General MG Kangye, the operation was…