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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has thrown his weight behind a stronger nationwide campaign against counterfeit medicines, calling on the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) to deepen its collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to eliminate fake and substandard drugs from Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain.Senator Akume made the appeal on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the ACPN, led by its National Chairman, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, during a courtesy visit in Abuja. The delegation formally invited the SGF to serve as the…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Pro-Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan, Mr. Peter Obi, CON, has received glowing tributes from the university as he marks his 65th birthday, with the institution celebrating his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to quality education, youth empowerment, and national development.In a heartfelt goodwill message issued on Sunday, the Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Prof. Jacinta A. Opara, described Obi as an outstanding statesman whose enduring passion for education has continued to inspire hope and shape the aspirations of countless young Nigerians. She noted that his words, actions, and consistent investments in human capital have reinforced…

‎ ‎ Healthcare leaders,policymakers, pharmacists and industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s poor health insurance coverage, warning that millions of citizens remain one illness away from financial ruin because they still pay for healthcare directly from their pockets. ‎ ‎The stakeholders made the call during the 2026 Public Lecture and Mid-Year Meeting of the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN), held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, where they urged governments, employers, professional bodies and private organisations to accelerate health insurance enrolment, particularly among Nigerians in the informal sector. ‎ ‎Speaking at the event,…

…As CGC Adeniyi Leads Dialogue With Senior Citizens, Assures Better Welfare The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. Adeniyi disclosed this on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, during a dialogue with retirees of the NCS, where he said the funds had been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts. According to the breakdown presented at the meeting, Access-ARM Pension Managers accounted for 1,223 beneficiaries,…

‎Unveils bold agenda for 45th Annual International Scientific Conference ‎ ‎The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately integrate registered community pharmacists into the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme, describing the move as a transformative reform capable of expanding access to affordable healthcare, guaranteeing the availability of quality medicines, strengthening medicine safety, and fast-tracking Nigeria’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). ‎The association argued that the continued exclusion of community pharmacies from the NHIA framework undermines the effectiveness of the national health insurance programme, despite the fact that community pharmacists…

In a significant move to strengthen strategic communication and professionalise its Public Relations workforce, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted seventy Public Relations officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), marking the Service’s first mass induction into the Institute since 2013. The ceremony, held on Monday, 13 July 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, reflects the Service’s commitment to building a corps of certified communication professionals equipped to effectively project its reforms, operations and institutional achievements. Addressing the newly inducted officers, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, described the induction as a strategic investment in…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing. The engagement occurred following a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller (DC) of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday, 13 July 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja. The visit, which formed part of the Force PRO’s familiarisation tour following his assumption of office, provided an opportunity for both institutions to deepen their longstanding…

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately constitute an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the unfolding scandal surrounding the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that the gravity of the allegations and the institutions reportedly involved make an ordinary investigation inadequate. In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, and National Secretary, Rowland Olonishuwa, the Guild faulted the Presidency’s swift public exoneration of the Chief of Staff to the President by the President’s spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, describing it as premature and inconsistent with…

‎ ‎NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. ‎ ‎Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. ‎ ‎The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. ‎Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four…

​ The comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of the Service’s continued partnership in driving investment, energy security, and national economic growth. ​Adeniyi gave the assurance on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, when the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, led by its Vice President, Production, Meshack Maichibi, paid a courtesy visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja. ​Congratulating Renaissance on the successful completion of its corporate transition, Adeniyi said the company’s progress demonstrates the capacity of Nigerians to manage…