CSOs Defend Customs Boss, Blame Smuggling Cartels for Food Inflation Narrative
….Say Adeniyi’s Border Crackdown Protecting Economy, Agriculture, National Security ABUJA — A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has dismissed allegations linking the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the rising cost of food in Nigeria, insisting that the campaign against…
NMDPRA Accused of Undermining Local Refining as CSOs Seek Ban on Fuel Imports
ABUJA – A coalition of civil society organisations has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of frustrating the growth of domestic refining and protecting entrenched interests in the fuel importation business, warning that the development poses…
Nigerians Must Partner Security Agencies to Defeat Insecurity, Says Matawalle At NADCEL 2026
ABUJA – Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has called on Nigerians to actively support the nation’s security agencies and sustain prayers for the country’s leaders, saying collective action remains essential to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges. The…
Tourism Can Create Millions of Jobs, Boost GDP if Given Dedicated Ministry — Stakeholders
Tourism industry stakeholders have intensified calls for the restoration of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism, saying the sector remains one of Nigeria’s most underutilized economic assets despite its immense capacity to generate employment, attract investment and contribute significantly to national…
Nigeria Positioned To Lead West Africa’s Hydrographic Development — Matawalle
The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria is strategically positioned to emerge as a leading force in hydrographic development across West Africa, as efforts intensify to strengthen maritime security, improve navigational safety, and accelerate the growth of the nation’s blue…
Power Sector Reforms: Tegbe Assumes Office, Seeks Stronger Agency Coordination, Sets New Performance Targets
Newly appointed Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to deepen collaboration among stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity industry as part of efforts to accelerate reforms, improve governance, and enhance accountability across the sector. Speaking during his first official…
TCN Targets Market Efficiency, Grid Stability as Abdulaziz Begins Second Term
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, has outlined an ambitious, performance-driven roadmap for his second tenure, with a strong emphasis on strengthening grid reliability, improving bulk power…
JIGAWA: FG Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to Empower Smallholder Farmers under Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0, FarmerMoni Sensitization
The Government of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR has Reaffirmed unwavering commitment to Empower Smallholder Farmers under Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0 also known as FarmerMoni. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator and CEO, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA),…
Gas Expansion Push: ALGON, Petroleum Ministry Unite for Grassroots Energy Transition
A coordinated national push to expand access to cleaner cooking energy gained momentum on Thursday as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources moved to align strategies for the nationwide rollout of…
Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Defence Visits DIA, Encourages use of Cutting Edge Technologies
As part of his familiarization tour to agencies under the Ministry of Defence, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, visited the leadership of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 in Abuja. Mr Pheelangwah acknowledged the commitment and…
