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The Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi (PLS), has been named a Media Games Ambassador by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council. The presentation held at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat in Lagos on Tuesday, was attended by members of the NUJ Lagos State Executive Council and the Media Games Committee, led by its Chairman, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi. Speaking at the event, Ajayi described Prince Sanusi as a selfless and visionary leader whose commitment to grassroots development and responsive governance had earned him widespread admiration. “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council is…

‎ ‎L-R National Chairman, ACPN, Pharm Ezeh Ambrose, Dr Kelechi Ohiri DG National health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Pharm Chidi Dozie FPSN. Chairman, CPC, Unity 2026 ‎ ‎The nation’s capital is set for a major gathering of political leaders, healthcare policymakers, and pharmaceutical experts as the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) prepares to host its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, tagged “Unity 2026,” with a strong focus on expanding healthcare access and strengthening Nigeria’s health system. ‎ ‎The conference, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, will explore…

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for interoperable customs systems across Africa, describing it as a critical requirement for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project. Adeniyi made this known on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in Lagos during the signing of a 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement between the AfCFTA Secretariat and Bergmans Security to initiate the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Digital Trade Forum 2026. The CGC described the lack of harmonised technology among African Customs administrations as a…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and intelligence capabilities by deploying an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, giving officers access to one of the world’s largest criminal intelligence networks. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development during a demonstration of the facility, describing it as a major milestone in the Service’s technology-driven transformation and intelligence-led enforcement strategy. Adeniyi said Customs enforcement has evolved beyond conventional compliance, with technology now playing a central role in combating transnational crime. He added that the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…

‎ ‎History was made at the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals as King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, claimed their first-ever national titles, reinforcing the championship’s enduring legacy as Nigeria’s leading platform for discovering and developing young basketball talent.Held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, the National Finals brought together the four conference champions from across the country alongside the two best-performing runners-up. Following an exciting group stage, the top teams advanced to the championship finals, where two new national champions emerged.In the girls’ final, Government Secondary…

Upon his return from Brussels, on Monday, June 29, 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was warmly received by officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. His return follows a landmark performance at the 147th and 148th World Customs Organisation Council Sessions, where his tenure as Chairperson of the WCO Council was officially renewed for another year in recognition of his exemplary leadership and commitment to global customs administration. Welcoming the Comptroller-General, members of the management team also congratulated him on the six-month extension of his appointment by President Bola Tinubu…

‎ ‎ ‎With the countdown to the October 30, 2026 Geneith Health Competition gathering momentum, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the competition, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, alongside the Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the initiative, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, have called on secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria to intensify their preparation as the nation gears up for what is fast becoming one of Africa’s biggest youth-driven health competitions. ‎ ‎Describing the final weeks before the contest as the period when champions are truly made, the organizers urged participants to devote themselves to…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of BOCA Energy Resources Limited and BOCA IT Systems Limited, Mr. James Ukachukwu, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, Correspondents’ Chapel, for conferring on him two distinguished awards during its 2026 Press Week and Award Ceremony. DASCENARIO reports that Mr. Ukachukwu described the recognition as a humbling honour and a strong affirmation of the commitment of BOCA Energy Resources Limited and BOCA IT Systems Limited to innovation, corporate excellence, sustainable development, responsible business leadership, and national growth. According to him: “I receive these awards with profound gratitude, humility,…

‎‎‎By Tricia Ikem‎‎Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s investment climate and fears of possible xenophobic backlash have trailed an operation involving armed policemen at a Ghanaian-owned investment in River Park Estate, Abuja.‎‎The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 29, has sparked outrage after a viral video showed armed policemen, said to be attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) of the Nigeria Police Force, escorting a group of men to the Gallery Clubhouse, a recreational facility owned by a Ghanaian investment firm, where part of the entrance was reportedly excavated.‎‎Eyewitnesses alleged that the armed officers prevented staff from stopping the operation and…

‎‎Following months of competition involving more than 13,000 secondary schools across Nigeria, MILO has unveiled the twelve schools that will compete at the National Finals of the 26th MILO School Basketball Championship (MSBC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to using sport as a platform to help young people build confidence, resilience, discipline and leadership.‎‎Since its launch in 1999, the MILO School Basketball Championship has grown into one of Nigeria’s longest-running grassroots sports development initiatives. What began with fewer than 500 participating schools has evolved into a national platform that reaches over 13,000 secondary schools annually, creating opportunities for young athletes to…