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Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi’s Tenure by Six Months to February 2027

June 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, shifting his retirement timeline to February 2027, Prime Business Africa reports. A statement issued on Friday by the Presidency

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NCDMB, SNEPCo, LADOL Launch Training Programme to Boost Local Content Workforce

June 19, 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL), has launched a 12-month Human Capacity Development (HCD) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with specialised skills required

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King Mswati III Praises Eswatini Correctional Service for Rehabilitation Efforts, Professional Excellence

June 19, 2026

King Mswati III has commended Eswatini’s correctional service for its commitment to offender rehabilitation, institutional excellence and public service, describing correctional officers as key partners in promoting public safety and helping former inmates successfully reintegrate into society, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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IGP Disu Appoints CSP Anietie Iniedu as New Force Public Relations Officer

June 19, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has appointed CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), a move aimed at strengthening the Nigeria Police Force’s public communication strategy and deepening public engagement amid ongoing policing

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Major Global Currencies Outperform Naira

June 19, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) was increased by N7.15 kobo to N1,370.45 kobo per USD by the FX traders in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Friday. Dollar: Naira Dips By 0.52% Against USD According

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NGX Loses For Fifth Straight Day After Market Cap Dip N183bn

June 19, 2026

Gains in Deap Capital, RT Briscoe, amongst others were not enough to prevent the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) from declining on Friday, as the bourse’s market capitalisation fell by N183.31 billion. According to data from the NGX, the marker capitalisation decreased to N152.08

Abia Killings: Go After Criminals Not Innocent Civilians, Nigerians Tell Military Nigerians have called on the military authorities to go after real criminals responsible for killing of five soldiers in Abia State on Thursday last week not harassing and arresting innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army had after the ugly incident that occured at Obikabia Junction in Aba the commercial hub of the state released a statement vowing to retaliate over killing saying “accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be firece in it's response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.” Subsequently, videos trending online showed military officers deployed to Abia raiding the area in apparent search for criminals who killed their colleagues. Some clips showed soldiers gather some people in the area.and interrogate them. There were also reports that soldiers have been harassing many residents of the area since Friday. Some Nigerians criticised the act saying that military officers are not suppose to be in city centres because the country is not at war. “Soldiers are supposed to on the front line. Why the city? Are we at war?” Another X user, Alani 10Lions one Elephant cried out. According to a Premium Times report, spokesperson of the 14 Brigade of the Nigeria army in Ohafia, Abia State, Innocent Omale, confirmed the arrest of some residents but said they were later released. Aba residents complain over the actions of the military in retaliation to the death of their men. Mr Christian Ekocha, who is a resident of the area claimed that there have been choppers and helicopters flying around the area numerous times a day. “There was even a rumour that soliders opened fire on civilians in Ngwa road. Although, I have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. But youths are being harassed and interrogated by these military personnels,” he added. Nigerians on their X handles urged the military not to harm innocent civilians in a quest for retaliation. “Dropping military men is unacceptable. Go hard on the criminals and not the armless citizens,” Adewale ‘Damilare urged the military. Netizens also called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to intervene so that the military would not take catastrophic actions against citizens. “Howbeit, this is urging Alex Otti to swoop into action to meet with the Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja to call his boys to order. As in their usual characteristics, they are now setting the cart before the horse in Aba, Abia state, just like they did in Okuama community, in Ugheli south LGA of Delta State in March 2024,” Mr Ike God said on his X handle. Recall that in March, 17 military personnels were killed in Delta state, during a peace mission. The community was razed down by some unknown men some days later and the residents alleged it to be the military men in retaliation. Nigerians fear that Aba might experience similar fate.

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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Kill Scores in Counter-Offensive in Borno

June 19, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, killing several insurgents and destroying equipment during a counter-offensive operation, Prime Business Africa reports. According to

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Femi Otedola acquires N29bn shares in First HoldCo

June 19, 2026

Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo, has increased his stake in the parent company of First Bank to 20.42 percent after acquiring N29.6 billion worth of shares through a private placement. Otedola participated in a N45 billion private placement programme conducted

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Otti Unveils United Nigeria Airlines’ New Boeing Aircraft Named After Chinua Achebe, Obi of Onitsha

June 19, 2026

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Thursday unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft belonging to Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s fleet and underscoring growing investment in the country’s aviation sector,

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