Category: National

“Data Is the New Oil”: NSC Chief Backs National Planning Bill at House Hearing

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The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, has backed critical legislative reforms at the National Assembly. Speaking through his representative at a one-day public hearing organized by the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development in Abuja on Monday, June 8, 2026, the NSC boss championed key reforms aimed at driving national growth. Representing the Executive Secretary, the Abuja Liaison Officer, Pauline Osasona, stated that the NSC fully supports the Bill. She noted that as a Port Economic…

Grid Stabilisation: Shippers’ Council Fast-Tracks 22 TCN Power Projects, Saves Billions

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> Recovers ₦160M for Global Carrier > Slashes Over ₦323M in Demurrage for National Power Firm > “The Council doesn’t just help; they keep us in business.” — CMA CGM* ​Following introductions by the attendees, Dr. Bashir Ambi Mohammed Head, Complaints Unit, speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary/CEO, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D., welcomed Stakeholders to the meeting. ​Dr. Ambi noted that this was an ongoing dispute, and the meeting had been rescheduled at the request of the Managing Director of CMA CGM Shipping Nigeria. He recalled…

NDLEA Arrests Three PWDs for Trafficking, Seizes N5.8bn ‘Loud’ in Lekki Mansion, Busts Skuchies Factory

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In a disheartening discovery, NDLEA operatives—as part of ongoing efforts to rid the country of illicit drugs—have arrested 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara and two other Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) for trafficking. The trio was intercepted during interdiction operations in Anambra and Kwara states. According to a statement released on Sunday, May 10, by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, operatives acting on credible intelligence tracked 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara to Akpaka Forest in Onitsha on Wednesday, May 6. Nwabara was caught with 250 grams of skunk packaged in retail…

TCN Substation in Kwara Under Siege as Gunmen Take Workers Hostage

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure at its Offa 132kV substation after unidentified gunmen attacked the facility and held personnel hostage.Workers were reportedly subjected to life-threatening conditions during the siege. General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed the incident in an official press release issued on Saturday. May, 9. Early Thursday morning, gunmen forced their way into the station’s control room, disrupting power supply by coercing operators at gunpoint. After forcing the opening of the Offa and Ojoku 33kV feeders, the attackers demanded a total…

NDA Sets Record Straight on Viral Reports of Cadet Sanctions

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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a formal clarification regarding viral social media reports on cadet sanctions. The Academy dismissed the circulating claims as unauthorized and reaffirmed its commitment to internal disciplinary standards. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the NDA has acknowledged circulating online posts regarding sanctions on erring cadets. These disciplinary measures followed the recently concluded Commandant’s Orders at its headquarters in Afaka, Kaduna, which the Academy maintains are strictly internal matters. NDA spokesperson Major Reuben Kovangiya noted in a Friday statement that the recent…

Era of Impunity Within the Police Force Is Over, Declares IGP Disu

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In a stern address to the Force, Inspector-General Olatunji Disu signaled a new dawn for Nigerian policing. Declaring an end to the days of impunity and misconduct, the IGP emphasized that professional excellence will now be the only acceptable benchmark for every officer. IGP Disu delivered the charge in Uyo on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for 1,068 retrained constables. The event, held at the Police Mobile Force (26 PMF) Base, served as a platform for the Inspector-General to emphasize a new era of accountability and discipline within the Force.…

Port Efficiency: Shippers’ Council & NRS Engage Service Providers to Resolve Single Window Technical Latency

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To bolster port efficiency, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) are partnering with shipping companies and terminal operators to grant relief to stakeholders hit by National Single Window (NSW) implementation delays. This intervention ensures THAT stakeholders (importers and clearing agents) are not unfairly penalized by system-induced “glitches” as the nation migrates to a more streamlined digital trade platform. At a high-stakes meeting held Friday, April 10, at the NSC’s Lagos headquarters, maritime regulators and private sector leaders gathered to fine-tune the nation’s new digital trade landscape.…

Lagos-Seme Border Shake-up: Commanders Relieved of Duty Amid Corruption Claims

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Championing a new era of accountability, the Nigeria Immigration Service has sidelined top officials at the Lagos-Seme border. The move follows serious extortion claims and signals a zero-tolerance policy toward professional misconduct Responding to a wave of online reports, NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi announced on Friday that the Service has sidelined key officers along the Lagos-Seme axis. The crackdown follows serious allegations of extortion that have surfaced on social media In a move to restore institutional integrity, the NIS confirmed that CG Kemi Nandap has “temporarily relieved the Comptrollers in charge…

NDLEA Busts Major Drug Ring: Opioids Hidden in Jackets and Cream Tubes at Lagos Airport; Nationwide Raids Seize Tons of Illicit Consignments

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In continuation of its routine crackdown on drug peddlers and the eradication of illicit substances within Nigeria, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted several high-profile ‘barons’ at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a Lagos courier firm. The arrests followed desperate attempts by Drug Trafficking Organisations (DTOs) to smuggle methamphetamine and opioids to Europe by concealing them within carton walls, winter jackets, and body cream containers. These foiled operations highlight the Agency’s unwavering commitment to dismantling syndicates and securing Nigeria’s borders against the drug…

FG Considers Scrapping Common Entrance Exams for Secondary Schools

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The Federal Government is replacing the traditional common entrance exam with a lifelong Continuous Assessment (CA) model. This reform was announced in Lagos by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who confirmed that student performance will now be tracked starting from Primary 1. Moving away from the high-stakes, one-off exam, this new Continuous Assessment (CA) record ‘travels’ with the student, providing a transparent and consistent academic profile for secondary school admission. “We have over 50,000 public primary schools in the country with over 23 million pupils. However, from statistics…