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Nigerian Postal Service Announces $80 Customs Duty on All Parcels Sent to the U.S.

Ewaka Sam September 1, 2025

Nigeria The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has revealed that Nigerians sending parcels to the United States will now be required to pay a prepaid customs duty of $80 (approximately N123,000), effective from August 29, 2025. This new fee applies to all parcels, excluding letters and documents.

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Nigeria’s gov’t (SGF) lauds former permanent secretaries

Ewaka Sam August 29, 2025

Nigeria The Federal Government has expressed deep appreciation for the Council of Former Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) for their contributions toward strengthening governance and improving efficiency within Nigeria’s public sector.  This commendation was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON, during a courtesy visit

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Bursting the Myth: There is No Cold War Between Tinubu and Shettima

Ewaka Sam August 28, 2025

Nigeria Opinion – By Otunba (Dr.) Abdulfalil Abayomi OdunowoNational Chairman, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu Support Group (AATSG) In the rumbling corridors of Nigerian politics, alarmist messages alleging a “tactical cold war” between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have recently gained unwarranted traction. These narratives, fueled by

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Nigeria Maritime, Society of Engr. boost collaboration for blue economy

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have intensified their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s Blue Economy development. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, dropped this hint yesterday in Lagos during a courtesy visit from the NSE leadership, led by its President, Engineer

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Nigeria’s electoral body impressed with voters pre-registration exercise

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has said, more than 505,000 Nigerians have pre-registered as voters on its online portal within just five days of reopening the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.  According to INEC, this unprecedented response marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey, signaling an energized

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Nigeria’s poverty crisis threatens the future of millions

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria  Feature More than 133 million Nigerians—nearly 63 percent of the population—are trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to the latest data from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics.  This staggering figure reflects widespread deprivation in health, education, living standards, access to clean water, sanitation, and secure livelihoods. For a nation

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Assembly Speaker resigns, new Speaker takesover in Nigeria’s Benue north

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria In Nigeria’s Benue north on Sunday, political drama ensued as the Speaker of the 10th House of Assembly, Hon. Hyacinth Dajoh, officially resigned from his position, delivering a sudden shock to the state’s political landscape. Just immediately after his resignation, another Speaker, Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga emerged as the new Speaker of the Assembly. […]

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Nigeria’s Benue LGA Body pays condolance to ruling party chair

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Benue north Association of Local Government Chairmen (ALGON), led by Hon. Maurice Orwough, Chairman of Guma Local Government Area of the State, visited the family of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the county’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to express their condolences following the death of his mother, Mama Lydia

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Nigeria’s Benue Agric Project secures €25M to upgrade 500km road

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Benue State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Nigeria is on the cusp of a significant infrastructural breakthrough with plans to construct over 500 kilometers of rural roads across the state.  Backed by a €25 million funding intervention from the European Investment Bank, the initiative is poised to dramatically enhance rural […]

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Nigeria’s tech. coy, BDIC partners broadcaster NTA towards digital transformation 

Ewaka Sam August 23, 2025

Nigeria An emerging Nigeria’s tech giant, the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) PLC yesterday played host to the Zonal Director of NTA Makurdi Network Centre, Mrs. Asabe Ak’mordi, alongside her management team, on a courtesy visit.  The engagement provided an opportunity to showcase BDIC’s cutting-edge digital products and services, pivotal to powering