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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a major boost to education, digital literacy and community development, the Abuja Mega Lions Club on Wednesday commissioned a state-of-the-art digital library at the FCT City Library in Abuja as its signature project for the 2025/2026 Lions Service Year. The project, which includes the renovation and upgrade of the library, provision of computers and digital resources, installation of bookshelves, and sponsorship of a one-year internet subscription, was officially unveiled during a ceremony attended by education stakeholders, government officials, Lions Club members and invited guests. Speaking at the Commissioning, President of Abuja Mega Lions Club for…
….Council Boss Applauds President’s Commitment to Economic Diversification, Local Content Developments. By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a strong commitment to industrialization, economic diversification, and local content development, saying the administration’s economic policies are accelerating Nigeria’s industrial transformation. Speaking at the RMRDC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, Prof. Ike-Muonso said the Renewed Hope Agenda has created a favorable environment for strengthening Nigeria’s raw materials value chains, boosting local production, promoting import substitution, and…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) aimed at strengthening compliance management, enhancing revenue assurance, and improving trade facilitation through modern audit practices. The workshop, being held from June 1 to June 12 at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is being conducted under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, at the opening ceremony, Assistant Comptroller-General Babatunde Olomu described the mission as a major milestone in the Service’s ongoing modernisation efforts.…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced an investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database following the circulation of voter information linked to a candidate who participated in a recent political party primary election in the Federal Capital Territory. The allegations, which have gained attention on social media and in sections of the mainstream media, prompted the Commission to initiate what it described as a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to INEC, authorized Registration Officers participating in the ongoing nationwide CVR exercise were granted controlled…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a major step towards accelerating renewable energy deployment and expanding electricity access across Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Power, the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), the European Union (EU), the German Government, GIZ, and the Global Gateway initiative on Tuesday officially launched the Guidelines for Interconnecting Solar Mini-Grids to Distribution Networks and handed over advanced solar testing equipment to NEMSA. The event, held in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Section 9 of the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026, which provides the framework for connecting solar mini-grids to existing electricity distribution networks across…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja African countries and businesses are being urged to take advantage of new financing and support mechanisms designed to help them fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as leaders gathered for discussions on the sidelines of Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé. During a high-level fireside chat moderated by Lerato Mbele, Jean-Louis Ekra, Chairman of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, and Emeka Uzomba, Director of the Fund, outlined how the initiative is helping governments and businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of continental trade integration. The discussion, held during Biashara Afrika 2026, focused on the…
….Monarch Says CGC’s Leadership Brings Pride to Ife, Modakeke as Customs Records Gains in Revenue, Trade Facilitation By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, describing President Bola Tinubu’s recent public commendation of the Customs chief as a clear indication of the confidence reposed in his leadership. The monarch made the remarks on Thursday during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by Adeniyi at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State. The event drew a large gathering of traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers, community…
…Targets 6 Million Youths, 500,000 Agribusinesses as Tinubu Administration Unveils Landmark Agriculture Initiative By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a major move aimed at addressing youth unemployment, boosting food production and accelerating economic growth, the Federal Government on Monday, June 1st , 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF) in Abuja, describing it as a transformative platform to unlock opportunities for millions of young Nigerians. The initiative, unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, seeks to provide young people with access to land, training, technology, financing support and market opportunities, while transforming…
… Strong Cash Collections, New £32m NIPCO Facility Strengthen Growth Outlook By|Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Savannah Energy Plc has reported a strong operational and financial performance for the first four months of 2026, posting an 8 per cent increase in daily oil production in Nigeria, a 17 per cent rise in revenues, and a sharp improvement in cash collections as the company advances key energy projects across Africa. The British independent energy company released the update ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), highlighting significant progress in Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger, alongside strengthened financial flexibility through a new £32 million loan…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will comply with recent Federal High Court judgments affecting its guidelines for political party primaries while simultaneously pursuing an appeal against the decisions. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in a telephone interview, stating that the commission had yet to convene a formal meeting to assess the implications of the court rulings on the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections. According to Haruna, INEC’s immediate priority is to respect the court’s decisions pending the outcome…