Vice President Kashim Shettima The Federal Government has set a bold target to reduce cargo clearance time in Nigeria to under seven days by 2026, leveraging a National Single Window (NSW) system to modernize and digitize operations at the country’s ports. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the second meeting of the Ports and Customs

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Ladi Balogun, Group CEO, FCMB Group FCMB Group Plc plans to deploy proceeds from its ongoing share offer to enhance profitability, improve operational efficiency, and deliver greater returns to shareholders. The bank, which successfully raised N144.60 billion from a recent offer, has launched a new public share sale targeting an additional N160 billion. The capital

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that eight of the 14 pre-qualified associations seeking registration as political parties have successfully completed the upload of all required information and documentation. Last month, INEC announced that only 14 out of 171 associations applying for party registration met the basic requirements to proceed, while 157 associations

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Two military officers are reportedly on the run after being named among those allegedly involved in a plot to terminate Nigeria’s democracy, TheCable understands. Military authorities have continued to make arrests following the preliminary interrogation of 16 suspects seized in the first week of October over the alleged botched coup plot. Sources revealed that while

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, has clarified that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for a project commissioning in Kogi State was a procedural act in line with legislative custom, not a personal gesture. On Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan invited Akpabio and her colleagues to attend the commissioning event — marking a

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Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using thugs and state security agencies to disrupt opposition meetings and rallies across Nigeria. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, the former Labour Party chieftain dismissed claims that the ADC was

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Ace broadcaster and former presidential aide Reuben Abati has showered praises on his wife, Kikelomo Abati, describing her as his source of joy, inspiration, and true happiness. In a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating her 46th birthday, Abati called his wife his “jewel” and “sunrise”, lauding her intellect, drive, and discipline. “Happy birthday to my Jewel.

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In a blistering social media post, prominent public commentator Mahdi Shehu has characterized Nigeria’s political system as fundamentally corrupted by greed, treachery, and inhumanity. Shehu’s analysis, titled “DNA Sketching of Political Parties and Other Groups in Nigeria,” used stark biblical and metaphorical language to describe the country’s major political players. A Party-by-Party Breakdown of Criticisms

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Nigerian music producer and executive Don Jazzy has revealed that he nearly quit music and considered moving abroad after Mo’Hits, the record label he co-founded with D’banj, collapsed in 2012 due to disagreements between them. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Don Jazzy said it was the encouragement of friends that kept him going,

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Protesters from the Tudun Wada community in Plateau State have taken their grievances to the nation’s capital, Abuja, following the demolition of their homes. They accuse a former state commissioner and the police of orchestrating the operation. Residents staged demonstrations on Thursday at the National Assembly, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Office of

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