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Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Customs Model As Bergmans Wins AfCFTA Multi-Billion-Dollar Project

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

President Tinubu says Nigeria’s homegrown customs model is gaining continental recognition as Bergmans secures a major AfCFTA project. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. In a statement issued Monday...

Experts Push HPV Vaccination, Early Screening as Nigeria Tackles Cervical Cancer Burden

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Health experts say wider HPV vaccination, routine screening and access to accurate information are critical to reducing Nigeria’s cervical cancer burden. As World Cancer Support Month is observed this August, health experts are drawing attention to prevention, early detection and access to accurate information as Nigeria continues to confront its...

FG Moves To Clear UK Passport Backlog With Special NIS Team

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Nigerians in the UK with pending, new or renewal applications are set to benefit from a special passport intervention exercise. The Federal Government has deployed a special Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) team to the United Kingdom as part of efforts to clear the backlog of passport applications. The team, dispatched...

Tech Industry Backs CBN Local Data Push, Warns Of Cost And Infrastructure Challenges

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Tech experts back CBN’s local data push but warn that rising costs and infrastructure challenges could threaten its successful rollout. Technology experts have backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) push for local data storage by financial institutions, but warned that rising costs and infrastructure challenges could threaten its successful...

NDLEA Raises Alarm Over Illicit Drugs Disguised As Cookies, Gummies

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

NDLEA warns parents and travellers as traffickers use everyday products to conceal and move illicit drugs. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised concerns over attempts by drug traffickers to conceal illicit substances in products such as cookies, gummies and phone chargers. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of...

Chad To Scrap Visa Requirements For African Citizens From January 2027

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Chad announces plans to allow visa-free entry for all African citizens from January 2027 as part of efforts to promote continental integration. Chad has announced plans to abolish entry visa requirements for citizens of all African countries, with the new policy set to take effect from January 1, 2027. Chadian...

Cross River Governor Otu Reshuffles Cabinet, Reassigns Commissioners To Boost Service Delivery

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Governor Bassey Otu reshuffles Cross River’s cabinet, reassigning commissioners to strengthen governance, improve performance and service delivery. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved a major cabinet reshuffle, reassigning commissioners overseeing key ministries, including Information and Orientation, Environment, Water Resources, Transport, Education and Housing, in a move aimed...

Tinubu Declines Meeting With South African Envoy

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

President Bola Tinubu declines a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s special envoy over an unscheduled visit to Abuja. President Bola Tinubu has declined to meet a special envoy from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to Presidency sources familiar with the discussions. Reports say the South African delegation,...

Johnvents Unveils First Sustainability Report, Screens 50,000 Farms For Deforestation Risks

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Johnvents launches inaugural sustainability report, screens 50,000 farms and strengthens ESG practices to meet global export standards. Johnvents Group, a multinational agribusiness and manufacturing company has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report, setting out an ambitious roadmap for environmental protection, responsible sourcing and corporate governance in a move that reinforces the...

Tinubu’s Approval Of 28,000 Army Recruitment Will Boost Fight Against Insecurity, Says Group

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Support group says Tinubu’s army recruitment and new divisions strengthen security, while backing mobilisation for 2027 elections. The Tinubu/Dikko Again 2027 Women and Youth Center has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 28,000 personnel into the Nigerian Army. The center said the approval, alongside the creation of...