The Nigeria Customs Service said it is mourning the death of a Deputy Controller of Customs, Etop Essien, who died on Tuesday. “During his presentation, approximately three minutes in, Deputy Comptroller Essien requested water and showed signs of discomfort. “His role as the deputy controller revenue was pivotal in ensuring the accurate reconciliation of revenue, which he performed with utmost precision and dedication,” he added. In the statement, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the service, extended their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased . We are committed to supporting and assisting his family and colleagues as they navigate this difficult period,” Adeniyi said.

The Oyo State Government has announced that the job portal for public primary school teachers opened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, made this known during a briefing at the Board’s headquarters in Ibadan. Adeniran stated that this initiative is part of the Oyo State Government’s efforts to reduce unemployment among its citizens. Here is a more detailed, step-by-step guide to applying for the Oyo State teacher or carer recruitment:Visit the Online PortalVisit the Oyo State Teachers recruitment online portal at (link unavailable). Print Your Application SlipAfter submitting your application, print out your application slip, which will be required for the next stages of the recruitment process.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has an answer to the hunger cum poverty in the land. President Tinubu went further to lecture Nigerians on how to cope in a situation like this. Our culture teaches that once hunger is eliminated from poverty, the rest is easy (tí ebi bá kúrò nínú ìsé, ìsé bùse). It is morally wrong for President Tinubu to ask Nigerians to make sacrifices while he himself is not doing so. President Tinubu has six planes and six helicopters to play with in the PAF.

The Deputy Comptroller, Finance Administration and Technical Service of the Nigerian Customs Service, Essien Etop Andrew, is dead. Andrew died at the National Assembly Clinic in Abuja on Tuesday. Or if you need tea… Do you need tea?”The customs boss repeated, “I may need to take water,” and then collapsed. Despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, he unfortunately passed away. We recognise the significant contributions he made to the Nigeria Customs Service and our nation.

WHO had aimed to reduce alcohol consumption by 20% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, but this goal is now unlikely to be met. According to WHO’s data, global per capita alcohol consumption dropped from 5.7 to 5.5 liters of pure alcohol between 2010 and 2019. ALSO READ: Reps confirm death of Customs official within NASS complexWHO states there is no completely safe level of alcohol consumption. Alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths that year, with 209 million people addicted to alcohol and another 200 million having problematic alcohol consumption. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more recent alcohol consumption data is not yet reliable, according to WHO.”NAN

A boy named Abdul-Muqsit Willoughby, who was reported missing shortly after the Eid-el-Adha prayer on Sunday, June 16, 2024, has been found after a PUNCH Metro report. PUNCH Metro had reported that Abdul-Muqsit went missing after his parents returned to their family home on Ajagun Lane in the Lagos Island area of Lagos. On Monday, June 17, 2024, Fuad told PUNCH Metro that he had left his son in the compound with family members while he went to assist with the ram slaughtering. ”My wife came with him to the family house that morning. It was easy for them to quickly conclude that he was the same missing child.

Carloha Nigeria, the sole importer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has set new standards in the Nigerian automotive market with a spectacular display in Lekki, Lagos. The centrepiece of the display includes the Tiggo 8 Pro, Tiggo 4 Pro, and Tiggo 2 Pro. Carloha Nigeria extended an exclusive offer to prospective buyers in conjunction with the celebration. According to Carloha, customers can make a down payment of N5 million on any Chery vehicle this June and enjoy a special 5 percent discount. Carloha Nigeria remains dedicated to providing exceptional value and service, continuing to drive forward the standard of automotive excellence in Nigeria.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said workers with Higher National Diplomas (HND) must complete a one-year training program before promotion from Executive to Officers cadre. Dr. Yemi-Esan announced this requirement during a virtual interactive session with civil servants, held as part of the 2024 Civil Service Week. This has sparked debate between the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). In response, NBTE introduced a one-year top-up program designed to help HND holders obtain a bachelor’s degree. She stated, “The theme also highlights how the Nigerian Civil Service is leveraging learning and development to enhance the capacity and capability of its workforce to achieve national priorities.”

Nigeria in a bid to boost its economy has strengthened its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, revealed the details of the partnership on Monday. “I am pleased to announce that today, my team and I had a highly productive meeting with His Excellency, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, along with distinguished UAE delegates,” Uzoka-Anite wrote on X. The Minister said CEPA aims to boost trade and investment between both Nigeria and UAEas well as promote business community benefits. Together, we are building a prosperous future for Nigeria and the UAE.”

Creating prolific leaders within government institutions who can drive an operational paradigm shift towards a competitive and engaging economy in the digital age requires comprehensive strategies. Policy and Regulatory Framework: Digital Economy Policies: Develop and enforce policies that encourage digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in digital infrastructure. Technological Infrastructure: Invest in Infrastructure:* Ensure the development of advanced digital infrastructure, including high-speed internet, cloud computing, and cybersecurity measures. Global Benchmarking: Benchmark against global standards and practices to ensure competitiveness in the digital economy. Through thoughtful strategy and committed implementation, governments can unlock the full potential of digital transformation, driving sustained economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.

‘’Clean water is key factor for economic growth; deteriorating water quality is stalling economic growth, worsening health conditions, reducing food production, and exacerbating poverty in many countries’’, wrote the World Bank Group President David Malpass. The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund{UNICEF} observed on WWD 2024 that about 133 million Nigerians lacked access to potable water, water that is treated for bacteria, toxic chemicals, viruses and fecal matter. Yet Nigeria has significant total water resources reportedly estimated at 215 billion m’3 (cubic kilometers) of surface waterand 87 billion m’3 ground water resources. It is clear that the nation is suffering from ‘’economic water scarcity’’- the inability to properly manage, use and protect water resources for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. The Western world is using African water resources in mining, and in oil and gas exploitation without thinking about water pollution.

To that extent, the recent return to the old national anthem, which President Bola Tinubu considered desirable for the country currently under his charge, is not a bad development. As an encapsulation of both the vision and the mission of a nation, ‘a national anthem is one of the instruments of modern government’, according to Professor Dan Izevbaye et al. This may explain Tinubu’s long expressed interest in the content of Nigeria’s national anthem. To that extent, we agree with the president’s position, but we do not agree with the process by which he achieved the return to the old anthem. Akinwale lamented that for the second time in Nigeria’s history, a few persons changed the national anthem without carrying the people along.

Comeback hoop Nathan Punch has ridden his first winner in 22 months at Pakenham on Monday, steering Brian McGrath's $56 shot Ellmaknifico to an upset victory. However, after a few setbacks, Punch resumed riding in jumpouts in early March and was back race-riding a fortnight later. The victory was comfortable on the line and naturally a very special one for Punch, who was delighted to notch a winner for McGrath. Punch was disappointed with how Ellmaknifico's luckless last start panned out but was left confident the six-year-old could go close stepping up a furlong on Monday. I came here confident, on what he did last week, that stepping up to 1400 metres he'd be strong."

Nigeria’s mobile phone users are sounding the alarm as their data disappears at a worrisome rate, sparking frustration and suspicion. One particularly troubling case involves the Signal app, where users have reported significant data usage without any clear cause. The Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission has identified seven factors causing data depletion for mobile subscribers in Nigeria. They advised users to regularly monitor their data usage, disable background data for specific apps, and turn off automatic updates. Additionally, the Commission suggested that mobile users disable location services for certain apps, as these can consume significant amounts of data.

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