Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the activation of a dedicated “Green “Channel for the movement of cargo from the Lekki Deep Sea Port to the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ). The approval allows for the seamless and controlled transfer of Free Zone cargo directly from the port to the zone, marking the first time such a sanctioned corridor has been established in Nigeria. Lagos Free Zone, which has the Lekki Deep Sea Port as its anchor tenant, becomes the only Free Zone in the country to operate an NCS-approved Green Channel. The development is expected to enhance trade facilitation…

Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America By Elegbede Abiodun On Friday, Trump described the court’s ruling as “deeply disappointing.” President Donald Trump of the United States has disagreed with the US Supreme Court verdict that struck down his global tariffs on Nigeria and 184 other countries. The court on Thursday described the tariffs imposed by the President last year as illegal, according to Bloomberg. While reacting at the White House on Friday, Trump described the court’s ruling as “deeply disappointing.” Al Jazeera quoted Trump as saying, “The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing, and…

Elegbede Abiodun Teacher received a cash award of N50 million from the FG. The federal government and the Ogun State Government have rewarded Nigeria’s Best Teacher for 2025 Session, Mr. Solanke Taiwo, with a brand new car and a two-bedroom bungalow respectively. Solanke, who is a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, was presented with his prizes by Governor Dapo Abiodun at a ceremony, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The teacher had earlier received a cash award of N50 million from the federal government at the National Teachers’ Summit in Abuja in recognition of…

Elegbede Abiodun Megastarmagazine reported that party agents also participated in the inspection of the sensitive materials. The Independent National Electoral Commission has received and inspected sensitive materials for Saturday’s bye-elections in two constituencies in Rivers State. The inspection was led by the INEC National Commissioner supervising the South-South states, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, alongside, the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abayomi Salimi and an INEC National Commissioner from Abia State, Chukwuemeka Ibeziaku, at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Port Harcourt on Friday. Party agents also participated in the inspection of the sensitive materials. Briefing journalists…

Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Dr Aisha Garba… File photo Elegbede Abiodun The programme would see the nationwide distribution of 1,155,900 school kits. The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Aisha Garba, on Friday declared that no Nigerian child should be left behind in access to basic education, as she unveiled the national rollout of the Learners Support Programme in Benue State. Speaking at the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Basic Education Summit held in Makurdi, Garba described the initiative as a decisive step toward tackling the persistent challenge of out-of-school children across the…

Elegbede Abiodun Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Bank Nigeria Limited recently hosted a client appreciation event at The Delborough, Lagos. The session brought together industry stakeholders including regulators and senior representatives from leading asset management firms in the country. Speakers from Standard Chartered included Ayodeji Adelagun, Acting CEO Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited (SCBN), Margaret Harwood-Jones, Global Head, Financing and Securities Services and Michelle Swanepoel, Regional Head, Africa, Financing & Securities Services. The event underscored the bank’s longstanding commitment to the Nigerian market and provided a platform to engage clients on market developments, investment priorities and the evolving regulatory and operating…

Elegbede Abiodun Moroccan court has declared prison terms of up to a year to 19 football fans, following charges of hooliganism after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. Their supporters were reported to have attempted to storm the pitch during the match. After a five-hour hearing on Thursday, the presiding judge found the 18 Senegalese nationals and one French national guilty of multiple charges, including damaging sports facilities and committing violence at a sporting event, ESPN reports. The match itself was marred by Senegalese players walking off the pitch in protest of a stoppage-time penalty…

Elegbede Abiodun Says Nigeria has to transition to digital fully to compete globally. The newly appointed Registrar of Ships, Adenike Iyelolu, has pledged to transform Nigeria’s Ship Registration Office into a respected and competitive flag registry that will attract both indigenous and foreign shipowners. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with shipowners, boat operators and other maritime stakeholders in Lagos, Iyelolu said the current management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is committed to repositioning the Nigerian Ship Registry as a modern, technology-driven and globally accessible platform. She stressed that to compete effectively with established international registries, Nigeria…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the transition of the Chief of Naval Operations, Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, who passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a protracted illness. In a formal condolence message issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his deepest sympathies to the Katagum family, the officers and men of the Nigerian Navy, and the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The late senior officer, a highly regarded strategist and intelligence expert, reportedly died at…

Manny Ita  – The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of renowned Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was contained in an official statement released on Thursday, February 19, 2026, by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City. According to the communique, the appointment is a strategic move designed to strengthen the administration’s connection with the citizenry and enhance the communication of government policies. “This is to inform the general public that Edo State Governor, Senator Monday…