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BOCA Energy Services Limited, a premier indigenous energy solutions provider and trusted partner to leading oil and gas companies worldwide, has reaffirmed its position as an industry leader not only in technical excellence but also in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic event sponsorship. With a mission to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for global infrastructure while ensuring integrity, safety, and sustainability remain at the forefront of all operations, BOCA continues to distinguish itself as a corporate citizen par excellence. Since its inception, BOCA has grown into a formidable force within Nigeria’s energy landscape, delivering top-tier engineering, procurement, construction, and specialized…

When Professor Julius Oyedemi stepped into office as Group Managing Director of PWAN Group, he did so with a clear understanding: leadership is never tested in easy times. Taking the helm at a period marked by operational and allocation challenges, Oyedemi did not shy away from the realities before him. Instead, he confronted them head-on. “Leadership must not be measured by the absence of challenges,” he said, “but by the courage to confront them. PWAN Group will not be defined by temporary setbacks, but by how we respond to them.” From his first days in office, the new GMD moved…

By Tricia Ikem The Lilypond Export Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a significant boost in export performance, posting a 9.56 per cent increase in export value in the fourth quarter of 2025. Export figures released by the Command showed that total export value rose to $858,109,319.57 in Q4 2025, compared with $783,221,101.38 recorded in the corresponding period of 2024, reflecting sustained momentum in Nigeria’s non-oil export drive. Speaking on the development, the Customs Area Controller of the Lilypond Export Command, Samuel Olusanya Ariyibi, attributed the impressive performance to stronger participation in agricultural exports and increased shipment of…

In furtherance of its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration for enhanced national security and effective service delivery, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service engaged with the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate. On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command. While stating the purpose of his visit, the Garrison Commander expressed his profound appreciation for the warm reception accorded…

The Customs Area Controller Seme Area Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has announced that the Command generated N3,480,970,924.67 in revenue for the month of February 2026, with the month still ongoing. Comptroller Adenuga made this disclosure during an interactive session at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders ,farmers and stakeholders organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme and GIZ International where he represented the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD. The event, held in Badagry on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has pledged its commitment to provide the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria. The Director General Dr. Dayo Mobereola who made this known during the National Stakeholders’ workshop on the development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan further described the workshop as a critical step in actualizing the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate objectives. Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG underscored the significance of the IMO…

The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) extends its heartfelt congratulations to AIG Tunji Olatunji Disu on his appointment as Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Association commends the President for this strategic and well-considered appointment, which is firmly anchored on merit, competence, and proven performance. This decision reflects confidence in IGP Disu’s professionalism, integrity, and capacity to lead, and aligns with the urgent imperative to strengthen policing and internal security across the nation. IGP Disu’s distinguished career exemplifies discipline, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to service. As Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in…

By Tricia Ikem A festering family dispute over property has escalated into a series of violent attacks in Lagos, leaving residents of a contested apartment in fear for their safety. Mrs. Mojisola Omotayo Ojo Alolagbe (née Omotayo-Ojo ), the third child and first daughter of the late Chief Oludola Omotayo Ojo,the Babaalaje of Imes-ile in Osun State has alleged repeated assaults and destruction of property by her siblings from her father’s other marriages. According to her account, hostility against her began while her father was still alive, allegedly fueled by the affection and support he showed her. She claimed that…

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Wale Adewole, paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua of Modakeke, and Ataoja of Osogbo as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement and foster community collaboration in the discharge of the statutory responsibilities of the Nigeria Customs Service. During his visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, DC Adewole expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his management team. He described the palace as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people…

…Over 17,169 Vehicles Impounded for Traffic Infractions; 760 One-Way Offenders Apprehended. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend announced remarkable progress in its sustained crusade to fortify road safety standards and decisively curb traffic crashes across Lagos State, disclosing that no fewer than 1,075 injured accident victims were rescued by its officers during coordinated emergency interventions undertaken throughout the 2025 operational year. The Authority revealed that these rescue operations were executed across critical traffic corridors through rapid incident response frameworks, robust inter-agency synergy and the strategic deployment of personnel to high-risk flashpoints, thereby ensuring that victims of…