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Tinubu bans importation of foreign goods, launches Nigeria’s First Industrial Policy
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has announced a ban on the importation of foreign goods that can be locally produced in Nigeria, unveiling a new industrial policy aimed at boosting domestic production and economic self-reliance. The decision, made during Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, also…
Read More »Policeman under fire for lacing Ganduje’s shoes in viral video
By Deborah Nnamdi A police officer has drawn widespread criticism on social media following the emergence of a video showing him tying the shoelaces of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The footage, which went viral on Monday, captures Ganduje standing as the officer…
Read More »Customs introduces digital currency declaration forms at airports
By Deborah Nnamdi As part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This initiative aims to enhance border security and ensure greater transparency in financial disclosures. According to NCS spokesman, Assistant Comptroller…
Read More »ICPC Clarifies: No discrepancies in NELFUND loan disbursement
By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has acknowledged making mistakes in its earlier statement about the ongoing probe into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. In a press release issued on Thursday, the commission clarified that the error had unintentionally given the…
Read More »Workers’ Day: Tinubu pledges commitment to workers’ welfare
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of Nigerian workers in a message shared Thursday on his official X account, in celebration of the 2025 Workers’ Day. He recognized the vital contributions of workers to the nation’s progress and development. “To every Nigerian…
Read More »Workers’ Day: NLC urges FG to extend retirement age to 65
By Deborah Nnamdi During Thursday’s May Day celebration at Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero called on the federal government to increase the retirement age for all civil servants to 65 years or 40 years of service—matching provisions already in place for certain sectors—as part…
Read More »A step-by-step guide to apply for tinted glass permit
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has issued a detailed nine-step procedure to help motorists apply for a tinted glass permit through its official online platform. To begin, applicants must visit the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) website at www.possap.gov.ng and register using their National Identification Number (NIN),…
Read More »FG witnesses to give evidence behind screens in Kanu’s terrorism trial
By Deborah Nnamdi Witnesses scheduled to testify against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will do so behind a screen, following a court order. The decision was made by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, in response to a request…
Read More »FG targets retirees’ assets for recovery of unpaid housing loans
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has announced the commencement of compiling a list of retired civil servants who have defaulted on fully repaying their housing loans. This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by the Board’s Head of Information and…
Read More »NIDCOM rescues three Nigerian teenagers from human trafficking in Ghana
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the rescue and repatriation of three more Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Ghana. According to a statement issued on Friday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, the girls—Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17…
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