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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for accelerated investment in digital infrastructure, describing it as a critical pillar for Nigeria’s industrialisation and long-term economic growth. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026) in Abuja, NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, stressed that digital infrastructure must be integrated into conventional infrastructure to unlock the country’s full industrial and economic potential. The conference, organised by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), was themed “Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure…

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for stronger regional collaboration to deepen tax administration reforms, improve compliance with ECOWAS tax directives, and enhance domestic revenue mobilisation across West Africa. Oyedele made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), led by its Executive Secretary, Jules Tapsoba Sulio, during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Finance. Commending WATAF for its achievements since its establishment in 2011, the Minister acknowledged…

The Nigeria Police have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following a bench warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Adeyemi’s arrest on Tuesday after he failed to appear in court for his scheduled arraignment on an eight-count charge linked to the alleged establishment and operation of the PFIPC, which the Presidency says is not a recognised government agency. Adeyemi was reportedly arrested shortly after the court proceedings and taken into…

Nigeria and Egypt are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Egyptian authorities move towards signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on intelligence sharing, joint operations and training. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, during a courtesy visit. Marwa described the proposed agreement as a major step towards institutionalising collaboration between…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has warned that organisations and institutions that fail to provide accommodation and transportation for corps members posted to them will be blacklisted from benefiting from the scheme. General Nafiu issued the warning during an interactive session with corps members in Lokoja, Kogi State, as part of his working visit to the state. He said the welfare of corps members remains a priority for the NYSC, stressing that employers must fulfil their obligations by providing a conducive environment…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a new online self-service portal that enables eligible Nigerians to register for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), transfer voting locations, update personal information and replace lost or damaged voter cards without first visiting an INEC office. The Commission announced the initiative on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of future elections. According to INEC, the portal allows first-time voters to begin their registration using their mobile phones by creating an account, verifying their National Identification Number…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a nationally led, sustainably financed humanitarian response system, declaring that Nigeria is transitioning from heavy reliance on international humanitarian assistance to a model driven by domestic institutions, resources and leadership. The commitment was made on Tuesday at the opening of the two-day Humanitarian Transition Workshop held at the United Nations House in Abuja, where government officials, the United Nations, development partners, civil society organisations and humanitarian stakeholders gathered to develop a roadmap for the country’s humanitarian transition. Delivering the keynote address,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a major step towards strengthening its strategic communication capacity with the induction of 70 Public Relations officers into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Service’s first mass induction into the professional body since 2013. The induction ceremony, held at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, underscores the Service’s commitment to professionalising its Public Relations workforce and equipping officers with the skills to effectively communicate its reforms, operations and institutional achievements. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted Cannabis Indica valued at ₦26.57 billion concealed inside a container of imported used vehicles at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure, made in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), involved 4,143.5 kilograms of Cannabis Indica packed in 162 bags containing 8,287 parcels weighing 500 grams each. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, the illicit consignment was discovered during a thorough examination of a…