Tag: FG
FGN LAUNCHES NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW TO CUT TRADE COSTS AND BOOST GROWTH
Lagos, Nigeria | March 25, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Single Window, a landmark initiative aimed at modernising trade processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency across the economy. The launch was led by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who described the platform…
NIGERIA CUSTOMS ENGAGES AfCFTA SECRETARIAT ON SIMPLIFIED TRADE REGIME
Abuja, FCT | March 23, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has held a strategic engagement with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, aimed at advancing the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) to support small-scale cross-border trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs was represented…
IGP OLATUNJI DISU DECLARES OPEN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RETREAT FOR DIGs AND AIGs TO DRIVE POLICE REFORM
Abuja, FCT | March 24, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially declared open an Executive Leadership Retreat for the top echelon of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking a major step in the ongoing institutional reform of the Force. The two-day retreat, which brings together Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General…
ZAMFARA GRAND RECEPTION: VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA WELCOMES GOVERNOR LAWAL INTO APC, ASSURES END TO INSECURITY
Gusau, Zamfara State | March 25, 2026 Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has officially welcomed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring residents of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity in the state. The Vice President gave the assurance during a grand reception held in Gusau, the Zamfara State…
EFCC COMMENCES INVESTIGATION OF EIGHT SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES IN PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt, Rivers State | March 25, 2026 The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations into eight suspected oil thieves handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Naval Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on March 23, 2026. The suspects were arrested…
UDY NTIA TO SPEAK AT CERAWeek 2026 ON GLOBAL ENERGY COMPETITIVENESS
Houston, Texas, United States — March 24, 2026 Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream at NNPC Limited, is set to participate as a panelist at the prestigious CERAWeek 2026, organised by S&P Global. Ntia will contribute to a high-level session titled “Data-Rich, Infrastructure Ready: The Competitive Edge of Proven Super Basins,” where global energy leaders…
NPF ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL POLICE DAY CELEBRATIONS THEMED “COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: BUILDING TRUST”
Abuja, Nigeria — March 24, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has officially announced the commencement of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations, themed “Community Partnership: Building Trust.” The announcement followed a formal press briefing held on March 23, 2026, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Acting on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan…
HMOD FLAGS OFF NIGERIAN ARMY CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMME AS CAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PERSONNEL WELFARE
Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria — March 23, 2026 The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Christopher Gwabin Musa, has flagged off the Senior Executive Career Transition Programme (SECTP), an initiative of the Nigerian Army aimed at preparing senior officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for a smooth transition to civilian life after active service. The…
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF REAFFIRMS TROOPS WELFARE AS TOP PRIORITY AT OPERATION WHIRL STROKE 2026 EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATION
Awe, Nasarawa State, Nigeria — March 23, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that the welfare of troops remains a top priority of his leadership, as soldiers of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) marked the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Awe, Nasarawa State. The COAS celebrated a special Sallah luncheon with troops…
FORMER GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE NASIR EL-RUFA’I AND JOEL ADOGA IN COURT OVER MONEY LAUNDERING
Kaduna, Nigeria — March 24, 2026 Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and Joel Adoga have been brought before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged money laundering and related offences. In the charge preferred against them, the duo, as defendants, are facing trial on counts ranging from the conversion and possession of…

