On Customs’ N1.1 trillion target

Bolstered by its revenue record of N898bn in 2016 despite the recession, the Nigeria Customs Service…

Africa’s ports revolution: Railway ports of the east

The population of Africa is presently 1.2 billion and growing at a rate of 2.5% a…

How slowing shipping industry could spark banking crash In Germany

In geopolitics, events rarely occur in isolation. Several stories about German exports, banks, and the shipping…

Is Beijing outflanking United States in South China Sea?

By Peter Apps For much of the last week, the U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson has…

521 migrants die in Mediterranean sea in 9 weeks

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 521 migrants, mainly from Nigeria and other West African…

Money Laundering: FG slams 9-count charge against ex-NNPC boss, Yakubu

The Federal Government, on Friday, preferred nine-count money laundering charge against former Group Managing Director of…

Court orders temporary forfeiture of N3.5b in ex-NAMA MD, others’ accounts

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N3.5 billion and $67,586.27…

Gunmen attack bulker off Nigeria

A bulk carrier was attacked off Nigeria on March 8 when seven gunmen approached in a…

Buhari suggests more medical travels soon

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja expressed gratitude to Nigerians for all the prayers and show of goodwill, pledging…

Oil prices falling again — sink to 3-month low

Oil prices are on the decline again, and this time, they have fallen to a three-month…

Top quotes of the day

“We are not in a position to determine quality; the job of determining quality is in…

Buhari returns today 

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return today to Nigeria from the United Kingdom. A statement…