The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says headline inflation rate has risen year-on-year (YoY) by 1.8 percentage points to 31.7 per cent in February 2024 from 29.9 per cent in January 2024. This is contained in the Bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2024. “In February 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to […]
Customs returns trucks of seized food, harps on effective border management
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi says President Bola Tinubu has directed that all trucks of seized food items across the borders be returned to the traders Adeniyi made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. He said the directive was with the hope that […]
Palestinian Ambassador calls for more US commitment to end war in Gaza
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abdullah Abu Shawesh has called on the US to show more commitment to bringing an end to the war in Gaza. Shawesh, who made this known on a press statement in Abuja, said the airdrop of food by the US was insignificant compared to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. […]
Food scarcity: Customs to prevent unlawful exportation of vital food items
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi has reiterated the service’s commitment to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda by preventing unlawful exportation of food items. This is contained in a statement by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada in Abuja. He said the service had launched a strategic anti-smuggling operation and public engagement […]