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Nigerian-Owned Container Vessel Makes Historic Call at Onne Port

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has welcomed the maiden call of a wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel, MV Ocean Dragon, at the West African...

Nigeria Customs CG, Adeniyi, Due to Retire in August Gets Tenure Extension

The tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been...

NDLEA, FME partner to integrate drug education into school curriculum

As part of integrated effort to combat drug abuse, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have...

Marwa: 3m people in North-West struggling with substance abuse, lauds Tinubu for support

Drug abuse among young people in Nigeria’s North-West region appears to have reached epidemic levels, with over 3 million individuals struggling with substance...

Adeyemi Takes the Helm at Federal Fire Service, Pres. Tinubu Announces

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) is set for a new era of leadership as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of...

NDLEA Disposes of Assets from Convicted Drug Traffickers in Four States

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) conducted a public auction of forfeited houses on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, which were either acquired through...

NDLEA, NARTO Unite to Intensify War Against Drug Trafficking

As part of ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and trafficking across Nigeria, the leaders of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners...

Women in Maritime: NPA’s Dantsoho Champions Empowerment Initiatives

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is committed to fostering gender mainstreaming and talent cooperation within the maritime industry. According to a...

Police Recruitment: PSC Seeks NDLEA’s Help for Drug Tests

To ensure only suitable individuals graduate from police training colleges nationwide, the Police Service Commission (PSC) is enlisting the National Drug Law Enforcement...

No Approval for Smoking-Promoting Herbal Tea, NAFDAC Warns Public

By Maryanne Awuya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a misleading video circulating on social media,...

Maritime Breakthrough: NPA Berths MV Ocean Dragon, First Wholly Nigerian-Owned Container Vessel

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has made a significant milestone in the country’s maritime sector by berthing its first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel,...

NDLEA key to action plan on drug control, crime prevention – AU Commission

The African Union (AU) Commission has said that the development of a new action plan on drug control and crime prevention in Africa...

Just in : Tinubu vetoes NDLEA Bill

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2025 has hit a roadblock after President Bola Tinubu withheld his assent. In a letter...

Nigerian Ports Authority Targets N1.28 trn Revenue by 2025 End

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is optimistic about achieving a revenue target of ₦1.28 trillion by the end of 2025, representing...

NDLEA/Optometric Association Vision Centre Launch, Bold Move in Staff Welfare

As part of efforts to enhance staff welfare and morale, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman/CEO, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, has...

Dangote Pays Visit to NPA, Commends One-Stop-Shop Initiative’s Success

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative of the agency has exceeded...