A coalition of opposition politicians under the banner of G-100 on Tuesday met with the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives to convince the opposition parties to present a common candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. The move is part of efforts by opposition politicians to presentContinue Reading
Manufacturers seek policy stability, cheaper power to boost production Aug. 18, 2026, Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector have called for policy consistency, affordable electricity and improved infrastructure to drive production, investment and industrial growth. They made the call on Tuesday at the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of theContinue Reading
USCG lifts 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels Aug. 18, 2026, The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola says the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United StatesContinue Reading
Customs Zone A unveils inaugural inter-command games Aug. 18, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone ‘A’, has unveiled its inaugural Inter-Command Games to promote fitness, teamwork and camaraderie among officers across its commands. The Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG), Mohammed Babandede, disclosed this at the openingContinue Reading
Customs hands over 399 seized rifles to small arms control centre Aug. 17, 2026, The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Dr Bashir Adeniyi, on Monday handed over 399 seized firearms to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). Adeniyi said at theContinue Reading
Customs hands over cannabis cookies worth N373.8m to NDLEA Aug. 17, 2026,The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized cannabis-infused products, including cookies, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), with an estimated street value of N373.8 million. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Dr Bashir Adeniyi, disclosedContinue Reading
NSW phase 2 to begin in November with export processing Aug. 18, 2026, The Nigeria National Single Window (NSW) will commence its second Phase in November, expanding to export processes and permits for goods in free trade zones. The Director of Operations of NSW, Mr Peter Ekunkoya, disclosed this duringContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong FLOWERBUDNEWS: The Chairman of Udung Uko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Elder Godwin Okponung, has called for quality engagement with stakeholders and more clarity on the exploration activities and operational status of the Amalgamated Oil Company of Nigeria Limited (AMOCON), in the area.Continue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong Uyo (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has urged journalists to continually collaborate with the ports’ economic regulator to create more public awareness on the abundant economic potential and opportunities in the Akwa Ibom state’s maritime and blue economy domains to attract quality investments. The PortContinue Reading
