CUSTOMS SEIZES ARMS COMPONENTS, ₦373.8M CANNABIS PRODUCTS AT TINCAN PORT
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted components of more than 140 pump-action rifles and seized cannabis-infused products valued at ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos.
NIGERIA, BENIN REPUBLIC STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION TO TACKLE CROSS-BORDER THREATS
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed to strengthen defence and security cooperation, particularly intelligence sharing and border security, to tackle terrorism, banditry, trafficking and other cross-border threats in West Africa.
FG PARTNERS WITH LAGOS TO BOOST FLOOD CONTROL, WATER REFORMS, SANITATION
The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on flood resilience, sustainable water resources management, urban water sector reforms and sanitation to improve the lives of Nigerians.
TINUBU READY TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS, STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES — AKUME
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to strengthening collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), other faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, civil society groups and the private sector to address the country’s pressing challenges.
FG TO PAY OUTSTANDING WAGE AWARD BEFORE MID-AUGUST, SAYS FINANCE MINISTER
The Federal Government has assured public servants that the outstanding wage award will be paid before the middle of August, while outstanding promotion arrears are also being processed as part of efforts to fulfil commitments to workers.
SEC TO HOLD ABUJA INVESTOR CLINIC ON UNCLAIMED CAPITAL MARKET ASSETS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will on Thursday, August 6, 2026, hold an investor clinic in Abuja to educate investors and beneficiaries on how to recover unclaimed funds and inherited investments in the Nigerian capital market.
FG PRESENTS FIRST COMPENSATION CHEQUES TO FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANTS UNDER EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION SCHEME
The Federal Government has presented its first compensation cheques to Federal Civil Servants under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), reaffirming its commitment to improving workers’ welfare and strengthening social protection across the Federal Public Service.
TCN, POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER VANDALISM OF SIX TRANSMISSION TOWERS ON YOLA–JALINGO POWER LINE
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says six transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV transmission line have been vandalised, with one suspect arrested and some of the stolen components recovered.
CUSTOMS BOSS SEEKS STRONGER SENATE OVERSIGHT TO SUSTAIN MODERNISATION, REFORM AGENDA
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called on the Senate Committee on Customs to deepen its oversight of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by focusing on reforms, data-driven governance and institutional performance rather than individual transactions.
AFCRA MUST DEMONSTRATE INDEPENDENCE, TRANSPARENCY TO GAIN INVESTOR CONFIDENCE — DATAPRO
DataPro has urged the proposed African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to demonstrate analytical independence, methodological transparency and consistent performance if it is to earn the confidence of global investors.