Airport Security Excesses Spark Outrage as Passengers Demand Accountability, Reforms

Growing controversies involving Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel have intensified concerns over accountability, professionalism and the enforcement of security standards at Nigerian airports, with passengers and industry stakeholders calling for sweeping reforms to restore public confidence. Recent incidents involving AVSEC officials have placed the agency under sustained public scrutiny, while the perceived lack of decisive disciplinary […]

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S&P Global Acquires Majority Stake in Agusto & Co. to Deepen African Credit Markets

S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Nigerian-based credit rating agency Agusto & Company Limited, marking a significant move by the global ratings firm to expand its footprint in Africa’s fast-growing domestic debt markets. The transaction, announced on Tuesday, combines S&P Global Ratings’ international analytical expertise with Agusto & Co.’s more than […]

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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Regional Trade Integration, Border Management Through Zimbabwe Benchmarking Mission

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening coordinated border management, enhancing trade facilitation, and deepening regional economic integration following a high-level benchmarking mission to the internationally acclaimed Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa. The five-day mission, which brought together customs leaders from Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin Republic, and Zimbabwe, was […]

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NLNG Generates Over $150bn in Revenue, Pays $47.2bn in Dividends, Eyes Trains 8–10 Expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has generated more than $150 billion in cumulative revenue and exported over 6,000 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to customers across the globe since commencing operations 37 years ago, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s most significant corporate contributors to economic growth and government revenue. The company also revealed that […]

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Edo Security Squad Arrests Four Suspected Cultists, Recovers Firearms in Egbaen Raid

The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested four suspected cultists during a coordinated early morning operation in Egbaen Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, recovering a cache of firearms and other dangerous weapons believed to have been used in cult-related activities. The raid, which was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, […]

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Mangongo Hails Edo as Nigeria’s Cricket Powerhouse, Commends Enabulele’s Grassroots Drive

The Head Coach and High Performance Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Steven Mangongo, has described Edo State as the undisputed hub of cricket development in Nigeria, praising the state’s unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development and the visionary leadership driving its remarkable achievements. Mangongo made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the […]

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Flying Eagles Target Winning Start Against Ghana as WAFU B U-20 Title Defence Begins

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will launch their quest for a third consecutive WAFU B Under-20 Championship title today with a high-stakes clash against fierce rivals Ghana in their opening Group B fixture. The eagerly anticipated encounter, a repeat of last year’s thrilling final, will take place at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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Ghana Evacuates Final Batch of Nationals as Anti-Migrant Violence Forces Thousands to Leave South Africa

The Government of Ghana has announced that an additional 1,000 Ghanaian migrant workers are expected to return home on Sunday and Monday as part of the final phase of its emergency evacuation from South Africa, where escalating xenophobic violence has targeted foreign nationals. The latest group follows the successful evacuation of 926 Ghanaians who were […]

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