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Nigeria to launch Single Window platform on March 27, 2026

05.03.2026

The Federal Government has concluded plans to roll out phase one of the National Single Window on March 27, 2026, The PUNCH reports. The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Deputy Controller of Customs, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Wednesday. “The launch of phase...

FG Revives Adult Literacy Commission, Places 6-Year Ban On New Varsities

05.03.2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the restoration of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education as an independent body. The Council, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, also imposed a six-year moratorium on new tertiary institutions and approved reforms to recognise medical fellowships as PhD equivalents. Briefing State House Correspondents at...

Tinubu halts cashless airport toll system after gridlock

05.03.2026

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday suspended the cashless payment system at airport toll gates across the country following widespread gridlock that has caused passengers to miss their flights. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the suspension on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, saying the...

Lagos tackles chronic flooding with World Bank support

05.03.2026

Lagos State has secured support from the World Bank to strengthen its disaster risk management and emergency response ahead of the rainy season, as the city contends with chronic flooding that disrupts lives and infrastructure. The collaboration, discussed in a meeting on Wednesday in Lagos, aims to improve early warning systems, emergency preparedness, and public...

IGP Pledges Officers’ Neutrality, Professionalism

05.03.2026

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu has assured that officers deployed for election duties will conduct their constitutional duty with the highest sense of neutrality and professionalism. This is as he further committed to the protection of the electoral process, officials, and democratic institutions before, during, and...

FEC Approves Concrete Roads, Carter Bridge’s Demolition, Reconstruction

05.03.2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of several concrete roads across the country and the demolition of Lagos Carter Bridge for reconstruction. Minister of Works David Umahi, who briefed newsmen after the Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu yesterday at the Presidential Villa, also disclosed that there would be commissioning of...

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