Day: June 20, 2026

OHCSF Approves NIMC Scheme of Service, Strengthens Institutional Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Scheme of Service, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s drive towards improved efficiency, professional development and institutional growth.   The approval, described as the first of its kind for NIMC, is expected to provide a structured framework for career progression, organisational effectiveness and improved service delivery within the identity management agency.   The development is part of ongoing reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Director General/Chief…

Customs Trains Officers on New Tax Reforms, Strengthens Revenue Compliance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a capacity-building programme for its officers and personnel on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, in a move aimed at strengthening compliance and improving revenue administration.   The two-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), was held from Wednesday, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.   The session brought together members of the NCS Management Team, Comptrollers, Superintendents and other officers across different cadres as part of efforts to ensure…

Military Sustains Nationwide Offensive, Rescues Dozens, Recovers Arms, Disrupts Terror Networks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded major operational successes across the country, with troops rescued kidnapped citizens, neutralised terrorists, arrested suspected collaborators and recovered weapons and illicit economic assets during operations conducted between June 12 and 18, 2026.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, in a statement on Friday, said troops across multiple theatres degraded the capabilities of terrorists, criminal groups, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, while strengthening security around vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure.   In the North East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai…

Security Summit: Former NUJ President Isiguzo Commends Security Agencies, Urges Responsible Media Reporting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining stability across the country, despite the complex challenges confronting the nation’s security architecture. Speaking at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Isiguzo said the successful convening of the summit in the Federal Capital Territory was itself evidence of the tireless efforts of security personnel working daily to keep the country safe. He stressed the need for…