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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intensified efforts to eliminate trade barriers along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor through strategic engagement with key stakeholders and security agencies. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Kaila, disclosed this during a series of familiarisation visits to traditional rulers and sister security agencies in border communities, a development confirmed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, JT Ayagbalo, emphasized the Command’s commitment to aligning with the Federal Government’s economic policies on trade facilitation and revenue generation. During a visit to the palace…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the family of late Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ejeh Alfred at their residence in Abuja, following the officer’s tragic death in the line of duty. ASP Ejeh, who served as a driver with the Nigeria Police Airwing, lost his life on April 17, 2026, during an operational mission. His death has been described as a significant loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. During the visit, the IGP extended his heartfelt…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Federal Government (FG) of favouring Christians over Muslims, citing the ongoing construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as well as the distribution of relief funds to victims of violence in parts of the country. In a statement issued on Friday, the group’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, said the development had raised concerns among Nigerian Muslims, alleging that government actions reflect unequal treatment along religious lines. MURIC noted that the Federal Government, in collaboration with…

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for May 2026, with a commitment to driving high-level discussions on peace, security, and stability across the African continent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, noting that Nigeria’s leadership role comes at a critical time for Africa’s security architecture. According to the statement signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria last chaired the Council in December 2022 and remains the only African Union member state…

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and dedication, describing them as the backbone of national development and critical drivers of the country’s progress. In a statement marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, Issa-Onilu said the occasion offers an important moment to reflect on the dignity of labour and the vital role workers play in nation-building. He noted that the daily sacrifices of Nigerian workers continue to sustain the nation’s economy despite prevailing challenges. The NOA boss commended…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to address the worsening economic hardship facing Nigerian workers, warning that rising fuel prices and living costs are deepening vulnerability across the country. In a statement marking the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, stressed that the recent increase in petrol prices has significantly intensified financial pressure on workers, particularly those dependent on daily transportation for their livelihoods. He noted that soaring transport costs have eroded…

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, is in Niger State today, Friday, May 1, 2026, for a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and enhancing export development. The visit formed part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to promote non-oil exports, stimulate small-scale industries, and deepen industrial growth across the country. During the engagement, the minister is expected to interact with SME operators, commodity exporters, and key stakeholders in the industrial and investment sectors. A major highlight of the visit…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to decent work and national development. In a statement marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, Ike congratulated journalists and workers across the Federal Capital Territory, noting that this year’s theme, “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” aptly reflected the harsh realities faced by Nigerian workers. She observed that journalists in the FCT operate under challenging conditions, often exposed…

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced presidential approval for the dualisation of the road linking Bodo–Bonny to the East-West Road in Rivers State, a move aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activities in the Niger Delta. Umahi disclosed this while receiving the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting also reviewed the completed Bodo–Bonny Road project and future expansion plans. According to the Minister, President Bola…