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The FRSC is taking a firm public stance against the harassment of female motorists by its personnel, framing such acts as a direct threat to public trust and its core safety mandate. Leadership emphasizes that enforcement must be conducted with professionalism and restraint, balancing strict law application with humane interaction. Beyond this directive, the corps identifies critical operational needs, including enhanced data management for evidence-based interventions and addressing logistical challenges like aging patrol vehicles. This internal warning signals a strategic effort to rebuild institutional credibility while maintaining focus on roadContinue Reading

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The Nigeria Customs Service’s Western Marine Command has strategically repurposed a former ghetto into the ‘Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena,’ transforming a crime-ridden space into a community asset for youth engagement and talent development. This CSR initiative directly tackles social vices by providing structured recreation, aiming to reduce crime and drug abuse through positive energy expenditure and skill-building. The program’s unique value lies in its operational model, where Customs will manage the facility and organize free, regular sporting events to ensure sustainabilityContinue Reading

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has mandated a comprehensive upgrade of the Dansadau Primary Healthcare Centre, including renovation, expansion, equipment provision, and the installation of WASH facilities. This directive, issued during an on-site inspection, underscores a strategic commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare infrastructure as a core administrative priority. The initiative is designed to directly enhance service delivery and health outcomes for local communities, signaling a tangible shift towards revitalizing primary healthcare across the state. This action reflects aContinue Reading

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A departing executive’s farewell speech underscores that sustained organizational success is built on continuous workforce capacity development, not just leadership. The tangible results of this philosophy are evidenced by the certification of 86 products and the cultivation of multiple new leaders within the Kwara office. The core insight is that effective leadership, characterized by professionalism and integrity, directly fuels standards enforcement, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable operational growth.Continue Reading

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Airtel Nigeria’s 2026 partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink will integrate “Direct-to-Cell” satellite technology, acting as cell towers in space to seamlessly provide coverage in Nigeria’s most remote and logistically challenging areas. This initiative directly targets the estimated 12% of the population beyond terrestrial networks, enabling automatic switching to satellite connectivity without new devices or SIM cards. Beyond bridging the digital divide, the satellite link provides a critical redundancy layer, ensuring service continuity when ground infrastructure is compromised.Continue Reading

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A Nigerian customary court dissolved a marriage primarily due to the husband’s “hot temperament” and neglect, establishing emotional abuse and failure to provide care as valid legal grounds for divorce. The ruling awarded custody of two young children to the mother, citing their need for maternal care, while mandating the father to provide specific monthly financial support for their welfare and education. This case underscores that beyond physical harm, consistent emotional discord and a lack of spousal support are recognized by courts as substantive breaches of marital dutyContinue Reading

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Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is at a pivotal juncture, mandated by its board to transform from an interventionist body into a commercially disciplined enterprise. This strategic shift is empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, which provides the legal and commercial framework for NDPHC to compete and grow within a dynamic energy market. The core directive is to extract greater value from existing assets while maintaining operational reliability and staying aligned with national development goals. Ultimately, this evolution positions reliableContinue Reading

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NAHCON categorically denies seeking a rollover of 2025 contracts, clarifying that its decision to re-engage certain service providers for the 2026 Hajj is a lawful emergency procurement. This action is justified by the non-negotiable Saudi timeline and is fully compliant with the Public Procurement Act, which permits bypassing standard bidding under urgent constraints. Critically, re-engagement does not guarantee unchanged contract terms, as agreements will be revised based on rigorous past performance reviews. The commission assertsContinue Reading

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COWA touches lives in kaduna with hospital, orphanage outreach, widow empowerment By Hussaina Yakubu December 18, 2026 The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Kaduna Chapter, carried out a humanitarian outreach to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital and Magajin Gari Orphanage Home, Kaduna, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups inContinue Reading

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A critical public health crisis in Gombe State is being masked by declining official snakebite cases, as a 3.4% fatality rate reveals a severe shortage of free antivenom is driving victims to seek dangerous alternative treatments. While cholera outbreaks plague neighboring states, Gombe’s effective cholera containment strategy, supported by UNICEF, offers a transferable model for regional health collaboration. The data underscores that the apparent reduction in snakebite presentations is not a success but a dire access failure, indicating a silentContinue Reading