Day: March 11, 2026

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved a strategic redeployment of senior officers in a move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, improving coordination and enhancing service delivery across the Corps. The shake-up saw the former Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, appointed as Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja. His new role places him at the helm of the Corps’ critical operational arm responsible for nationwide enforcement coordination and strategic field operations. Ogungbemide, a member…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced stricter monitoring of outbound cargo and passenger baggage at Nigeria’s international airports to safeguard the country’s export reputation and curb illicit trade. Speaking during a working visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command on Monday, March 9, 2026, Adeniyi expressed concern over recurring incidents where goods exported from Nigeria were seized abroad for violating regulatory standards or posing public health risks. The Customs boss noted that the Service had observed cases involving the export of counterfeit or substandard…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has congratulated Taiwo Oyedele on his appointment as Minister of State for Finance by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oyedele’s appointment followed his nomination by President Tinubu and subsequent confirmation by the Senate as the appropriate candidate for the position. In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo described Oyedele as a man of integrity and brilliance whose unwavering dedication to service delivery made him well suited for the new role. The Interior Minister also highlighted Oyedele’s previous service as Chairman of the Presidential Committee…

The Federal Ministry of Interior has organised a comprehensive fire safety training and drill for its staff as part of efforts to strengthen workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. The exercise featured both theoretical and practical sessions and was conducted in collaboration with professional fire safety officers and emergency response personnel. It was designed to sensitise staff on fire prevention, safety awareness, and appropriate response mechanisms during fire outbreaks and related emergencies. Speaking at the opening of the programme, the Director of the Joint Services Department, Hajiya Adaji Asmau,…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders in the fertilizer industry to increase fertilizer consumption, improve agricultural productivity, and advance Nigeria’s food security agenda. This formed the focus of a strategic engagement between a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, and the leadership of the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), headed by its President, Abubakar Sadiq Kassim. The meeting, held on Wednesday in Abuja, provided an opportunity for both parties to review…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with a seminar aimed at strengthening mentorship, collaboration and professional development among its female personnel. Speaking at the event held at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force in Abuja, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, commended officers and airwomen for their professionalism, resilience and dedication to service. Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdullahi, the CAS said the seminar’s theme, “Give to Gain – Professionalism, Collaboration and…