EKOCITY Magazine

Nigeria Customs Seizes $106,500, Saudi Riyals at Kano Airport

March 11, 2026

Cover Stories Security

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Nigeria Customs Seizes $106,500, Saudi Riyals at Kano AirportThe Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted undeclared foreign currencies totaling $106,500 and 134,256 Saudi riyals at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, in what authorities suspect may be a violation of Nigeria’s anti-money-laundering regulations.Officials from the Kano/Jigawa Area Command revealed the seizure during a press briefing, ...

Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Licences to Prioritise Local Refining

March 11, 2026

Business Cover Stories Economy Energy Sector

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Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Licences to Prioritise Local RefiningNigeria has suspended the issuance of new petrol import licences as regulators move to prioritise locally refined fuel, a development widely seen as strengthening the position of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, ...

Nigerian Senate Replaces Female Senator in UN Women Conference Delegation

March 10, 2026

Cover Stories Government Politics

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Nigerian Senate Replaces Female Senator in UN Women Conference DelegationNigeria’s Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the country’s delegation to a major United Nations women’s conference and replaced her with a male lawmaker.The development affects ...

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Empower Next Generation of Talent

March 10, 2026

Cover Stories Innovation Music Industry

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Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Empower Next Generation of TalentAfrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of African music talent through mentorship, training, and industry opportunities.The ...

FG, World Bank Unveil Strategic Plan to Protect Nigeria’s Water Resources

March 10, 2026

Cover Stories Development Plan

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FG, World Bank Unveil Strategic Plan to Protect Nigeria’s Water ResourcesThe Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Bank, has unveiled a new strategic framework aimed at protecting the country’s shrinking water bodies and strengthening long-term water security.Officials ...

Fire Incident Reported at Bentley Hotel

March 10, 2026

Cover Stories Emergency Response Security

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Fire Incident Reported at Bentley HotelA fire was reported last night at Bentley Hotel. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear as of now.Details about the cause of the fire and the extent of ...

Nigerian Socialite Dies After Cosmetic Surgery Complications

March 10, 2026

Cover Stories Health

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Nigerian Socialite Dies After Cosmetic Surgery ComplicationsA Nigerian socialite, Elena Jessica, has reportedly died after suffering severe complications following a cosmetic surgery procedure, a development that has sparked shock and grief among her followers on social media.According to reports, the ...

Ekiti 2026: Sustaining the BAO Effect

March 9, 2026

Cover Stories Election Government

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Ekiti 2026: Sustaining the BAO EffectByAdesola AdesanmiIn the volatile theater of Nigerian statecraft, where the pendulum often swings between populist rhetoric and detached elitism, Ekiti State is currently witnessing a rare alignment of purpose. As the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial ...