Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state.‎ ‎This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja.‎ ‎Matawalle, who wasContinue Reading

Cargo tracking system will save Nigeria N900bn in revenue leakages — Centre

By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says implementing the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will save Nigeria an estimated N900 billion annually in revenue leakages. The centre made the disclosure in a document on its policy commentary on `The Urgent Imperative of Implementing the ICTN inContinue Reading

Tinubu dispatches emissary to Plateau for community reconciliation

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has sent an emissary to Plateau as part of renewed efforts to restore peace and deepen intercommunal harmony in the state. ‎The president’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. ‎He said the president’s emissary, Dr AbiodunContinue Reading

‎C-PACT’ll drive economic growth, deepen continental trade — Customs C-G ‎

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, says hosting the maiden Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Conference in Abuja will accelerate economic growth and strengthen Africa’s intra-continental trade. ‎ ‎He said the NCS remained committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s full implementation of theContinue Reading

National security: Tinubu receives Defence College course 33 report

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the report of Course 33 graduates of the National Defence College (NDC), pledging to give due attention to their strategic recommendations on national security. ‎Addressing participants during the presentation at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu commended the college for nurturing futureContinue Reading