By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has introduced a Federal-State-Private Sector partnership model to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through the establishment of species-specific Livestock Development Centres across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, announced the initiative at a ministerial press briefing, describing the centres as a key component of the livestock transformation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a monthly revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, its highest-ever monthly revenue performance. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed the figure during the Command’s monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads on Tuesday, August 11,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has hosted the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria, David Sproule, and his delegation at its headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, for discussions on potential areas of collaboration. The engagement focused on opportunities in technology, investment, innovation and skills development, as well as partnerships aimed at supporting economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Women entrepreneurs participating in the MTN Foundation’s Y’ellopreneur 3.0 programme have showcased their businesses and growth plans after completing six weeks of intensive training at the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan-Atlantic University. The participants, drawn from across Nigeria, pitched their businesses, presented their growth strategies and highlighted the progress they had made…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has hosted children of its employees to a day of learning, fun and workplace discovery as part of efforts to strengthen employee engagement and promote meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six and above, gave participants an opportunity…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol to boost Nigerian exports, increase foreign exchange earnings and create more opportunities for local businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the protocol by the Chinese…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Akwa Ibom State Government has taken delivery of 10 additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, bringing the total number delivered under Governor Umo Eno’s mass transit programme to 40. The latest batch arrived in Uyo on Monday, August 10, taking the state to 80 per cent of its target of 50…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to developing strategies to address challenges affecting businesses, cross-border activities and revenue collection in Niger State. The Zonal Coordinator, Zone B of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Nsikak Umoh, stated this in Minna during the continuation of the Service’s periodic consultation and stakeholders’…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says insecurity in parts of the country is negatively affecting its operations and revenue generation. The Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs and Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Nsikak Umoh, disclosed this in Minna while inspecting the Niger/Kogi Area Command headquarters and engaging vehicle importers on operational challenges facing the…
