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.
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.
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.
DEFENCE MINISTER HAILS TINUBU’S 30–80% PAY RISE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
MINISTER OF DEFENCE URGES ECOWAS, SAHEL ALLIANCE TO UNITE AGAINST TERRORISM
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has called for stronger collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to combat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks and restore peace across West Africa.