NHRC Trains Officers to Safeguard Digital Rights in Nigeria

NHRC Trains Officers to Safeguard Digital Rights in Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is continuing its training for Legal and Investigation Officers to strengthen protection of digital rights as Nigeria’s online space expands. At the third cohort of the programme held at the Commission’s Abuja headquarters, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, told officers they now act as frontline defenders of digital rights. He said their role goes beyond traditional […]

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Customs Launches Digital Declaration System to Cut Airport Delays

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a new digital platform aimed at reducing passenger delays, improving baggage clearance, and enhancing transparency at the nation’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System, was officially unveiled on Monday at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi […]

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CGC Adeniyi Advocates Human-Centred Digital Transformation at UNILORIN Conference

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence and digital transformation, warning that technological advancement without ethical leadership could weaken public trust and accountability in governance. Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the […]

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NHRC Unveils Updated Complaints Manual to Enhance Justice Access Amid Digital Transformation

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a significant step towards improving access to justice for victims of human rights abuses with the validation of its reviewed Harmonized Complaints and Redress Manual. The manual promises to provide faster and safer justice for victims nationwide. Speaking at the validation workshop in Abuja, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu emphasized the importance of the manual, citing […]

April 12, 2026 21

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Customs, PEBEC Move to Expand Digital Reforms at Ports

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is working with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to expand digital reforms aimed at reducing delays and improving cargo clearance at the country’s ports. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the announcement during a meeting with the Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, at the Customs headquarters in Abuja on 6 March. Mr Adeniyi said the service […]

March 9, 2026 13

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Digital Overhaul: Customs Targets 48-Hour Clearance with New OSS

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a new digital One-Stop Shop platform aimed at reducing delays at the country’s ports and cutting cargo clearance time to 48 hours. The initiative was launched in Lagos on Friday by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who described it as a major step toward modernising border operations and improving Nigeria’s competitiveness in global trade. According to Adeniyi, the platform […]

February 17, 2026 14

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Kogi’s Foremost Digital Outlet: LugardTv Commences First Anniversary Celebration

By Toffa Momoh Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has announced a month-long programme of events to commemorate the first anniversary of LugardTV, the state’s official online public service broadcaster. Hon. Isah disclosed this in a statement issued in Lokoja, where he outlined the timeline and purpose of the anniversary activities scheduled to begin on Friday, July 18, 2025, with a community outreach, and […]

July 17, 2025 20

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2O25 Africa Digital Health Summit: FG Heralds Vision for Healthcare Delivery

Middle (wearing red cap, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare; 2nd Left: Dr. Kamil Shoretire Director Health Planning Research & Statistics Department FMoHSW & 3rd Right: Dr. Adebobola Adebashorun, Director & National Coordinator HIV/AIDS,Viral Hepatitis & STIs Control Programme FMoHSW. By Toffa Momoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape through digital innovation, data systems, and artificial intelligence […]

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Interswitch eClat drives health tech with digital platform

A health-tech subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, Interswitch eClat, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing Nigerians with quality healthcare services through a smart health information platform. The Vice President of Business Development and Sales at Interswitch eClat, Dr Babajide Oyeduntan, announced that recently during the Lagos Health Summit 5.0, held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. In a keynote address, the Vice President revealed SHIP, which was unveiled in partnership […]

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