The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has praised the Tinubu administration for …
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NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals Over Security Code Violations in Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ordered the shutdown of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos State. The closure was carried out …
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Togo Tense as Protesters Reject Reforms Seen to Extend Gnassingbé’s Rule
Togo is facing growing political tension after recent constitutional reforms sparked street protests and strong criticism from civil society, opposition politicians, and human rights groups. The controversial reform, approved in …
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EconomyNigeriaSecurityTrade and Commerce
SEREC Urges Full Review of Bonded Terminals, Commends Nigeria Customs Reforms
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to urgently review the operations of bonded terminals across the country. …
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Federal Government Temporarily Suspends Paramilitary Recruitment
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment process into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, also known as CDCFIB, …
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International RelationsSecurityTravel & Tourism
US Restricts Visas for Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon to 3 Months
The United States government has introduced a new visa policy for non-immigrant visitors from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Cameroon, limiting them to a single-entry visa that is valid for only three …
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NRC Blames Banditry and Vandalism for Continued Suspension of Train Services in Kaduna, Niger States
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has explained that train services on narrow-gauge lines in parts of Kaduna and Niger States remain suspended due to insecurity, vandalism, and persistent banditry. The …
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Oyetola Launches Global Campaign in London for Nigeria’s IMO Council Seat
Nigeria has stepped up its efforts to secure a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, launched a high-level …
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Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad to Tackle Insecurity in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has launched a new security outfit known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS) aimed at improving the state’s capacity to respond swiftly to security threats, …
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Germany Supports €20m Resilience Project for 200,000 People
The German Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a €20 million project aimed at boosting resilience and improving …