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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has announced significant progress in curtailing PMS smuggling nationwide. Addressing the press in Yola, he highlighted the Customs Service’s initiative, supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser, aimed at combating economic saboteurs. This collaborative effort has yielded impressive results, showcasing the agency’s commitment to tackling smuggling….

Festus Keyamo revealed that the cessation of the visa ban was agreed upon during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UAE in September 2023, but additional processes need to be completed before the ban can be officially lifted. The Minister of Aviation confirmed that he is aware of the date for lifting the visa…

The Nigerian government has expressed strong disapproval of the New York Times’ recent report titled “Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation.” Authored by Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal, the article, published on June 11, 2024, was described by the Nigerian authorities as reductionist and derogatory. They argue that it represents a continuation…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a significant step to stabilize the country’s foreign exchange market by creating a special account called the Gazelle Funding Account. The account has an initial deposit of $2.9 billion, which is part of the $3.3 billion loan secured from Afrexim Bank. This move is aimed at boosting…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha. He highlighted the significance of sacrifice and joy associated with the celebration, encouraging Nigerians to make necessary sacrifices for a better future. Akpabio acknowledged the challenges faced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration but promised that these…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced the deployment of 350 additional operatives to the mining marshals, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to reforming the mining sector. Speaking at the Passing Out Parade at the NSCDC headquarters, Dr.Dele Alake commended the Interior Minister and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…