The Lagos State Government has said that properties worth N19.52 billion were destroyed in fire incidents across the state in 2024 alone. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Special …
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Customs Intercepts Stolen Lexus Cars, Codeine, Fake Drugs Worth N3.2bn at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted two stolen Lexus cars from Canada and six containers filled with prohibited items, including unregistered drugs, codeine syrup, used clothes, …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTHealthcareInternational RelationsNigeriaSecurityTrade and Commerce
Customs Intercepts N3.2 Billion Worth of Codeine, Cosmetics, and Contraband at Lagos Port
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a significant shipment of illicit pharmaceuticals and other contraband goods valued at approximately N3.2 billion. The seizure, which …
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DevelopmentGOVERNMENTNigeriaSecurityTANZANIATransportation & Logisitics
Nigeria, Tanzania Deepen Maritime Ties, Back IMO Council Bid
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas of maritime operations, including port and …
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Cyber Insurance: Is Your Business Financially Protected Against a Hack?
Cyberattacks are no longer a matter of “if” but “when.” Businesses of all sizes face unprecedented digital risks. The threats are constant and evolving. While robust cybersecurity measures are your …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTMarketsNigeriaPoliciesSecurity
Nigerian fixed income market closes week strong as yields drop across T-bills, bonds, and Eurobonds
Nigeria’s fixed income market ended the week on a bullish note, as yields dropped across the Treasury bills, local bonds, and Eurobond markets. This was revealed in a fresh market …
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BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu Says Rice Prices Will Crash, Warns Hoarders
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has declared that rice prices in Nigeria will crash soon, as his company has imported enough to feed the nation until the end …
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NASD Plc Returns to Profit with N212.5m in Q1 2025, Driven by Trading Growth and Product Innovation
Nigeria’s Over-The-Counter (OTC) securities exchange operator, NASD Plc, has reported a profit after tax of N212.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a strong comeback from …
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UN Warns of Record Hunger in West and Central Africa as Over 36 Million Struggle to Eat
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm that over 36 million people in West and Central Africa are currently facing serious hunger. The organisation said the situation …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …