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Apapa Customs Intercepts ₦3.3bn Codeine Hidden in Containers

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted two containers loaded with 3,398 cartons of codeine-containing syrup valued at ₦3.398 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The

March 17, 2026

News

More 103 beneficiaries emerge from NLNG’s youth entrepreneurship VIBES

At a time when the rate of unemployment in Nigeria is on the increase especially among the youths, NLNG’s economic empowerment initiative, the Vocational Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), is achieving

March 17, 2026

News

LOW PRODUCTION CAPACITY: Nigeria losing rising crude oil benefits, says Economist

A renowned economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu, says Nigeria could have recorded a major economic windfall from the current surge in global crude oil prices if the country’s crude oil production was operating

March 17, 2026

News

REGULATORY APRPROVAL: Unity, Providus banks merger on course

Following the recently held Court-Ordered Meeting and subsequent overwhelming endorsement, the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited remains firmly on course.Analysts appraising the ongoing recapitalisation programme

March 17, 2026

Banking·News

Katsina Govt official donates N20m to students, Islamic preachers

The Katsina State Statistician-General, Prof. Saifullahi Sani, has disbursed more than N20 million to students, Islamic preachers, and women groups in Matazu Local Government Area of the state.Speaking during the event on

March 17, 2026

News

Middle-East Crisis: PETROAN urges investment of windfall in CNG expansion

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says proceeds from the current gains in the oil sector, could serve as a local funding source for investments in gas infrastructure

March 17, 2026

News

Expert urges FG to invest oil windfall in refineries, strategic sectors

An Energy Expert, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry has urged the Federal Government to invest any windfall from rising crude oil prices into the refineries and strategic sectors of the economy to ensure long-term

March 17, 2026

News·Uncategorized

Enugu ministry of health felicitates Gov. Mbah at 54

The Enugu State Ministry of Health on Monday, felicitated Gov. Peter Mbah on his 54th birthday, while commending his infrastructure strides in the state’s health sector. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George

March 17, 2026

Health·News

Group marks World Oral Health Day, promotes hygiene in schools

The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Monday marked the 2026 World Oral Health Day in Abuja with awareness activities for pupils.The event was held at LEA Primary

March 17, 2026

Health

Ondo L—PRES trains 1,000 livestock farmers on modern farming techniques

Ondo State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L—PRES) Project has trained no fewer than 1,000 livestock farmers on modern farming techniques and record keeping for increased production in the state.Mr Olufemi Adeogun, L–PRES

March 14, 2026

Business