Category: Business

Akutah: Single Window to End Port Opacity 

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 Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has expressed firm confidence that the National Single Window (NSW) will be a game-changer for Nigeria’s maritime sector. Once operational, the platform is expected to fundamentally transform port transparency and streamline trade processes by eliminating fragmented manual systems He affirmed that the initiative will resolve longstanding operational bottlenecks caused by the fragmented activities of agencies currently operating in silos. He emphasized that the NSW will drive synergy and coordinated collaboration by consolidating…

NDLEA Smashes Transnational Syndicate: 236 Cocaine Wraps Excreted by China-Bound Trio; Prison-Run Plot Foiled and Lekki ‘Colos’ Lab Dismantled

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NDLEA’s “Zero Drug Country” campaign has struck again, dismantling a cross-border trafficking attempt at Nigeria’s major gateways. Operatives at the Abuja and Kano international airports arrested China-based businessman Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue and two Angolans, Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando. The intensified crackdown forced a “stomach-churning” discovery, as the trio eventually excreted 236 cocaine pellets they had ingested to evade detection. In a major anti-narcotics breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted a smuggling attempt by a China-based Nigerian businessman. According to a statement released on…

NDLEA Nabs 62-Year-Old China-Bound Dealer for Ingesting 95 Cocaine Wraps; Dismantles Ibadan ‘Colos’ Factory, Intercepts Meth in Yogurt Packs

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As part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Izueke was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine, weighing approximately 1.589 kilograms, concealed within his stomach. “According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Kano airport apprehended Nwabueze on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The arrest occurred during the screening of passengers for Ethiopian Airlines…

NSC Board Pledges Support for Management to Meet Nigeria’s 7% Growth Goal.

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To drive national prosperity through the Port Economic Regulatory system within the Marine and Blue Economy, the NSC Governing Board is backing management to lead the charge in achieving the Federal Government’s ambitious 7% annual economic growth target by 2028. According to a statement from the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu, the NSC Governing Board is ready to deliver on its mandate. At their first meeting in Lagos, Chairman Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, emphasized that the board would spearhead efforts to help Nigeria hit its $1 trillion…

Nigeria’s Future First: Marwa Pivots to Human-Centric War on Narcotics

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Targeting the root causes of drug trafficking, NDLEA boss Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa is calling for a unified national front to support “alternative development” in cannabis-growing regions. 1.3.4, 1.4.1 The project replaces illegal crops with lawful, high-value agriculture, designed to uplift vulnerable rural households and secure a safer future for Nigeria. 1.2.4, 1.3.8. In a statement issued Tuesday, February 3rd, by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi said NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) championed Africa’s first major drug control initiative. Following a successful…

Genitals & Shoe Soles: NDLEA Nabs Brazil Returnee with Cocaine as Massive Raids Yield 10,000kg of Drugs Across Nigeria

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In a move proving that “wonders shall never end,” operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Uche Franklin Onyekwere, a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, at the Lagos airport. He was apprehended at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for concealing parcels of cocaine within his genitals and the soles of his footwear. In a statement released Sunday, February 1, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrest of 47-year-old Uche Franklin Onyekwere during a nationwide drug sweep. Acting on targeted intelligence,…

Gen. Marwa: Why NDLEA is Empowering Cannabis Growers with Sustainable Livelihoods.

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……………National and International partners unite for crop substitution at the launch of the Ondo State Alternative Development Project.  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is turning the tide in Nigeria’s drug war by offering a new path for illicit crop growers. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) explained that the Alternative Development Project replaces the cycle of raids and arrests with sustainable economic opportunities. By transitioning cannabis farmers to legitimate high-value crops, this initiative secures stable livelihoods and strengthens food security, directly advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed…

Major Relief for Air Passengers: Emirates, Air Peace, Activate Single-Ticket Deal for Dubai, London Flights

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Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has confirmed the activation of a bilateral interline agreement with Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline. In a statement shared via X on Monday, January 26, 2026, Air Peace announced a strategic partnership designed to streamline international travel for passengers across West and Central Africa. This agreement allows travelers to book journeys from Nigeria and other regional hubs to global destinations like Dubai and London on a single ticket. However, beyond simplified booking, the airline emphasized that the collaboration ensures a seamless transit experience with through-checked…

NDLEA Intercepts ₦3bn Heroin in Coffee, Seizes Explosives, Arrests Village Head, Brazilian Lady, Others in Nationwide Crackdown

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In a sustained offensive against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted ₦3bn worth of heroin concealed in coffee packs at the Abuja airport and seized a major shipment of explosives bound for Kano and Kaduna. In a nationwide clampdown that spanned Borno, Lagos, and several other states, the Agency recovered tons of illicit substances and arrested key suspects, including a Brazilian lady, an Edo village head, and a 72-year-old grandfather. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, revealed a massive breakthroug in a…

From Uniform to ‘Korope’: Retired CSP Turns Mini-Bus Driver, Alleges Brutality by Former Colleagues in Lagos

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Isiagu Joseph, a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), has leveled serious allegations against a serving Inspector, claiming he was assaulted and humiliated for operating a commercial mini-bus (Korope) in Lagos. The retired senior officer describes a harrowing encounter where his former colleagues allegedly targeted him despite his years of service. Recounting the ordeal, Joseph stated that the confrontation occurred on January 8, 2026, near the Alausa Secretariat. He alleges that the Inspector subjected him to a physical assault and verbal abuse, purportedly claiming that a retired CSP driving a…