By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day (WDD). The announcement was made at a joint news briefing by NDLEA and UNODC at the agency’s headquarters on Friday in Abuja. Addressing newsmen, the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-GenContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested more than 80,000 suspected drug offenders between January 2021 and May 2026. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has strengthened its border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling across the country’s borders. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NIS, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Akinlabi said the directive followed theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians against patronising fraudulent platforms for passport payments, while dismissing claims of third-party involvement in its application process. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Akinsola Akinlabi, in Abuja. Akinlabi described as falseContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Revenue experts have identified tax reforms and visible infrastructure development as critical drivers of revenue growth and public confidence, as they convened in Lagos for the 159th Meeting of the Joint Revenue Board. The experts made the assertion during an infrastructure tour that marked the opening ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered a probe following online reports alleging widespread extortion by personnel of the service on the Lagos-Seme border corridor. Nandap, in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has identified inadequate land data and skill gaps in sustainability as key limitations faced by Surveyors while discharging their duties in Nigeria. The institute also listed poor public recognition and lack of multi sectoral growth for robust practice among the challengesContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s migration corridors are now more frequently targeted by organised criminal networks exploiting citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Emerging evidence shows that these operations are becoming more sophisticated and driven by technology. In recent years, authorities say migrant smuggling has evolved into aContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The ongoing area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja witnessed low voter turnout in some parts of Bwari and Kuje areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The NAN correspondents, who monitored the election, report that few voters were at the LEA PrimaryContinue Reading
