The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) acknowledges recent public commentary regarding foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices. The Service recognises the value of informed public discourse in deepening understanding of Nigeria’s trade and revenue environment. In this regard, it is important to provide factual clarification on how exchange rates are received, processed, and applied within the NCS digital clearance system, B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System which serves as the sole official platform for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation. For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Customs Service does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to…
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By Miriam Humbe The Director-General (DG ) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on store officers of the Scheme to uphold professionalism, transparency and due process in the management of government property. Caroline Embu NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Speaking at the 2026 Store Officers’ Workshop held at Bolingo Xperia Hotel, the NYSC helmsman stressed that efficient store administration remained critical to the success of the Scheme’s programmes. General Nafiu, whose address was delivered by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Nura Umar,…
By Miriam Humbe The Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police today met with the incumbent Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun at the Louis Edet House, reaffirming unity and continuity in the Nigeria Police Force. Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday The meeting was attended by members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police and other senior officers. Retired IGPs present at the meeting include IGP Aliyu Attah (RTD) IGP Sunday Ehindero (RTD) IGP Mike Okiro (RTD) IGP…
L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/ CEO IXPN, during a courtesy visit by the ATCON Members on the 17th February 2026, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja.
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on managers of the Scheme’s ventures to be receptive to new ideas that will make their operations conform to global best practices. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. He made the call while declaring open the 2026 Farm/Ventures Managers’ Workshop, themed “Promoting Viable Partnerships For Profitable NYSC Ventures,” in Abuja. Nafiu, who was represented by the Director, Corps Mobilisation, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, said the NYSC ventures were products of initiatives designed to empower…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has indicated interest in partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to provide training on data privacy and protection for Nigerians. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Olatunji said the partnership would strengthen the acquisition of digital skills among Corps Members, and also prepare them for opportunities in the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to announce the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield. The deployment forms part of the deliberation during a working group engagement by Nigerian delegation and it’s US counterpart. The arrival is planned and deliberate following a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the US government to support a clearly defined military training requirement, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The collaboration will provide access to specialized technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained the operational momentum generated from recent successful defensive engagements in Pulka and Madara-Girau, transitioning into deliberate logistics strangulation operations aimed at crippling terrorist sustainment networks across the theatre. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. These coordinated actions underscore OPHK’s resolve to maintain the initiative, deny terrorists freedom of movement, and systematically dismantle their supply and financing architecture. On 16 February , 2026, troops of Sector…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has formally opened the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to physical fitness, teamwork, professionalism, and national cohesion as pillars of effective policing. Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement. The opening ceremony was graced by the Special Guest of Honour, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ably represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd); the Host Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori; the…
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.…
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,…