Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), in recognition of his professional accomplishments and contributions to national development. The honour was bestowed during a special convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, where Adeniyi described the award as both a personal and professional milestone. Reflecting on his time at the institute, he credited the NIJ for instilling in him enduring values that have shaped his career trajectory. He emphasised professionalism, discipline, and continuous self-development as principles…

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has spearheaded the adoption of a landmark global resolution on post-conflict recovery at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Turkey. The resolution, titled “The Role of Parliaments in Establishing Robust Post-Conflict Management Mechanisms and Restoring a Just and Lasting Peace,” places national parliaments at the centre of global peacebuilding efforts, emphasizing inclusive governance, institutional strength, and sustainable recovery strategies. Kalu, who served as co-rapporteur alongside Mr. A. Al-Zu’bi of Jordan and Ms. F. Belhirch of…

Nigeria has signaled renewed openness to increased investment in its offshore oil and gas sector, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost production and attract foreign capital. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving Jagir Baxi, the newly appointed Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of ExxonMobil Nigeria and its affiliates, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited. Tunji-Ojo expressed confidence that ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are strengthening investor confidence and driving a steady rise in Foreign Direct…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to motorists and members of the public against assaulting road safety operatives, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an attack on FRSC personnel in Edo State. The warning was coming in the wake of an incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, involving a patrol team from the RS5.1 Edo Sector Command. According to the Corps, the team had stopped a vehicle over a seat belt…

The Nigeria Revenue Service has announced plans to launch a new digital platform, Rev360, aimed at revolutionizing tax administration in the country. According to a statement released in Abuja on April 15, the platform is scheduled to go live on April 30, 2026, marking a significant shift toward a more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly tax system. The NRS described Rev360 as a next-generation solution designed to usher in “Tax Administration 3.0,” characterized by end-to-end automation, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with taxpayers’ systems. The initiative builds on earlier digital reforms…