By Miriam Humbe The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), in collaboration with the Body of Banks’ CEOs, hosted an engagement with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in Lagos. Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement. The meeting reinforced the shared commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s financial system as a critical pillar of national stability and economic growth. The IGP underscored the strong nexus between financial security and national security, noting that the resilience of banking operations is central to investor confidence and Nigeria’s global credibility.…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural reform designed to modernise border operations and strengthen Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. The Customs boss noted that the platform aligns with Nigeria’s broader business reforms under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as well as global standards under the World Trade Organisation’s Trade…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have demonstrated exceptional courage and operational superiority by decisively thwarted coordinated terrorist attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau, in Borno State. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. In determined assaults launched late on 14 February 2026, terrorists sought to overrun defensive positions in both locations. However, through the battle disciplined , firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the attackers,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Security Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) in a press release, recently issued a strong worded warning to road construction companies and contractors against destroying fibre optic cables. The tone of the press statement was stern, indicative that the NCC and NSCDC weren’t joking, but fed up with dealing with avoidable optic cables destruction, leading to interruption in the quality of network service to millions of consumers. Humsi Media Online understands that Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is everybody’s business and responsibility. Here’s A Full Text Of…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has unveiled a Green Channel initiative at the Lekki Deep Sea Port as part of efforts to simplify cargo clearance, reduce delays, and improve operational efficiency for port users. The launch, held on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, marks a major step in the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) drive to enhance trade facilitation through technology and stakeholder collaboration. Speaking at the event, Adeniyi said the initiative was introduced by the Lekki Deep Sea Port and approved by NCS Management to address persistent challenges in container stacking and examination at major ports,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region to protect civilians in vulnerable communities, following cowardly terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of about 75 innocent villagers in Kwara State. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The renewed offensive, code-named Operation Savannah Shield, entails the deployment of military, police, and national forest guard units to reinforce security assets in the theatre. These forces are supported by enhanced intelligence capabilities and rapid-response protocols, operating under the expanded security mandate President Bola…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (JTF SS OPDS) to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism and integrity. Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Gen Oluyede made the charge during the commissioning ceremony of Ultra Modern Non-Commissioned Officers Accommodation and remodelled Conference Hall at Headquarters JTF SS OPDS Igbogene Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The CDS further admonished the troops to avoid any form of illegal activity and compromise while doing their legitimate duties to…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration with the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to enhance border security management in Borno and Yobe States. Media Information Officer Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Custom Area Controller in charge of Borno and Yobe States, Controller Abdullahi Mohammed Idris, made the commitment known during a courtesy visit to the OPHK Headquarters on Thursday, February. 12, 2026. Controller Idris stated that the purpose…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in collaboration with Tomorrow.io, is holding a co-design workshop from 12 to 16 February 2026 to refine the Digital Climate Advisory Service (DCAS) Decision Tree. The event marks a significant milestone in their ongoing partnership to strengthen climate resilience for Nigerian farmers. The workshop aims to integrate farmer feedback and expert insights into the DCAS Decision Tree, resulting in more tailored climate advisories that will help farmers make better-informed decisions about planting and harvesting. The workshop will focus on developing a Crop Decision Tree (CDT) framework, bringing together participants from the Federal…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria has retained its low score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), scoring 26 out of 100 for the second consecutive year, according to Transparency International (TI) and its Nigerian chapter, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). The latest index shows that Nigeria dropped two places on the global ranking, moving from 140th position in 2024 to 142nd out of 180 countries assessed in 2025, reflecting continued public perception of widespread corruption and limited progress in governance reforms. The CPI, which measures perceived levels of public sector corruption using data from independent and reputable institutions,…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated exceptional resolve and operational superiority by swiftly repelling an ISWAP attack, and launching a devastating follow-on counter-offensive. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The decisive action has significantly degraded terrorist capabilities, disrupted their logistics, and reaffirmed OPHK’s unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks across the North East region. On 5 February 2026 at approximately some minutes to midnight, ISWAP terrorists conducted a failed attack on…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has sought the partnership of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to support the effective operation of schools established at the Rehabilitation Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) sites across seven beneficiary States. Mrs. Zubaida Umar made the request during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Universal Basic Education Commission in Abuja on 11th February, 2026. She explained that the implementation of the RSPIC project was designed to holistically address the needs of conflict-affected communities, with particular attention to social services such…