Lafarge Africa rebrands to HBM, a subsidiary of HUAXIN Group
Umahi urged HBM and other industry players to expand their capacity to meet the growing demands of the nation’s infrastructure revolution.
June 2026
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South African Ports Authority Signs Deal with Petrochemical Operators
Approximately three-quarters of South Africa’s fuel imports flow through Island View Precinct, which is part of Durban port on the east coast and acts as the country’s main storage and supply hub.
Japan increase visa fees in first price hike since 1978
From 1 July, single-entry visa fees will be raised from the current 3,000 yen ($18.69; £14) to 15,000 yen, while multi-entry visas will now cost 30,000 yen, up from 6,000 yen.
British PM Keir Starmer Resigns
Starmer said he had accepted his party’s verdict on his leadership and would step aside after concluding that he was no longer the best person to lead Labour into the next general election.
Okereke-Onyuike Hails CIS First Female President, Ahimie
Professor Okereke-Onyuike made the remarks when she hosted Ahimie and a high-powered delegation from the Institute on a courtesy visit ahead of the President-Elect’s inauguration scheduled for June 25, 2026.
US Announces Non-refundable $750 Express Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
The fee comes on top of the existing $185 visa application charge, bringing the total cost to $935.
Nigerian Customs Captures 1,516 Officers for statutory retirements
In both circulars, the Service directed affected officers to proceed on mandatory pre-retirement leave in accordance with Public Service Rule 100238 and Federal Government Circular No. 63216/S.I/X/T; CR 1/2001/5 of March 20, 2001.
Naira Exchange Rates Today Monday, 22 June 2026
Official:
US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1,370.46
Black Market :
US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1, 400
President Tinubu extends Comptroller General of Customs’ Tenure by six-month
The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.
Russia Receives Nigeria’s New Ambassador Iji
Ambassador Iji is expected to focus on advancing mutual interests, building on the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two countries, which recently marked 65 years of formal relations.