The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged Nigeria to take full advantage of China’s tariff-free policy for African goods by focusing on local processing and value addition to boost global competitiveness. Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, made this known while reacting to China’s decision to remove tariffs on goods from 53 African countries. According to him, Nigeria must move beyond being a mere exporter of raw materials and instead prioritise value addition and local processing to make its products more competitive in global markets. “Nigeria should use this opportunity to shift from overdependence on crude oil…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria. An EFCC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the DG was arrested on Wednesday in Abuja over allegations of money laundering. The source said the suspect is being investigated for alleged fraud involving about N500 billion. READ ALSO: Nigerian army apprehends 5 railway vandals in Kaduna “We have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. He was arrested in Abuja and is currently in our custody. He…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government, on Wednesday inaugurated the 2026 National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC) team on flood disasters and related hazards. It was reported that the theme of the campaign is “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance for a Resilient Nigeria.” Speaking at the inauguration in Yola, NEMA Director General, Zubaida Umar, said the campaign aims to drive early and coordinated action to protect lives and livelihoods during the 2026 rainy season. According to her, the theme underscores the need for stronger institutions, clear responsibilities, and proactive collaboration across all levels…
The Lagos State Government says plans are advancing to establish a Cybersecurity Operations Centre to better protect residents’ data and digital transactions. Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, disclosed this on Wednesday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. Alake said the initiative became necessary due to the increasing adoption of digital payment platforms, online services, and technology-driven systems in daily commercial activities. “We are building a Cybersecurity Operations Centre to protect residents’ data as digital transactions and online services continue to expand across Lagos State,” he said. According to him, the state currently has 109…
Li Hengtian, Deputy Director at the China International Communications Group (CICG), disclosed this on Wednesday in Beijing at the opening of a Seminar for Renowned Nigerian Commentators. He also described Nigeria as China’s second-largest export market, third-largest trading partner, and a major investment destination in Africa. Li, who is also Deputy Director of CICG’s Education and Training Centre (organisers of the seminar), expressed hope that joint efforts by both countries would yield steady progress. “More and more Nigerian youths are travelling east to pursue the starlight of knowledge in Chinese institutions. More and more Chinese builders are heading west to…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has advised intending pilgrims in the state to avoid carrying kolanut to Saudi Arabia. The Director-General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, made this known in a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, on Wednesday in Kano. According to the statement, the directive is part of the rules and regulations guiding the 2026 Hajj exercise, which prohibit the transportation of certain contraband items to Saudi Arabia. READ ALSO: Tinubu says Nigeria to spend $11.6bn on debt servicing in 2026 “The restriction on kolanut is a directive from the Saudi Arabian authorities…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) says it is intensifying efforts to scale up annual vaccine production at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) from 150 million to 850 million doses. The project noted that the initiative would significantly strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for local vaccine production and improve response to animal disease outbreaks. National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday on the sidelines of the project’s mid-term review meeting. Abubakar said the project had also supported the establishment of a 40-million-dose strategic vaccine storage facility in the Federal Capital Territory, along with additional…
The Adamawa State Government has warned residents against farming, erecting structures, and dumping refuse on waterways ahead of the 2026 rainy season. Mrs Syngana Dahdah, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, issued the warning during an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Yola. Dahdah urged residents occupying water channels to vacate immediately to prevent loss of lives and property during flooding. “Many residents have diverted natural waterways into residential buildings and farmlands, thereby obstructing the free flow of water,” she said. “We are appealing to them to stop farming, building structures, and dumping refuse on waterways as the rainy…
A philanthropist, Dr. Christopher Ndubuisi, has pledged to provide a solar power system for the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Anambra State. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu. According to the statement, Ndubuisi, popularly known as “Ikenga Umuawulu”, also donated ₦20,000 each to in-patients at the hospital, drawing appreciation from patients and their families. The donations were made during a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director. Dr. Umeakuewulu said the visit reflected Ndubuisi’s enduring philosophy of “Let Love Lead”. Ndubuisi congratulated her on her appointment…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have apprehended five suspected vandals and intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised railway tracks in Kaduna State. The operation was conducted around Kakau in Chikun Local Government Area on Tuesday night following credible intelligence. According to an operational report released on Wednesday, the troops intercepted a trailer conveying large quantities of vandalised railway tracks at about 9 p.m. READ ALSO: Navy backs hydrographic capacity The suspects were arrested and are currently in military custody undergoing preliminary investigation. The Army described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to curb infrastructure vandalism…