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Monday, 13 April 2026

Single Window Failures Stall Cargo Flow; Port Gridlock Looms

Single Window Failures Stall Cargo Flow; Port Gridlock...

Operational disruptions linked to persistent glitches in the National Single Window (NSW) platform are slowing cargo clearance across Nigeria’s seaports, with industry stakeholders...
Renaissance MD Predicts Operators’ Merger

Renaissance MD Predicts Operators’ Merger

Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has predicted that many indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria will...
CIBN, ICPC Academy Strengthen Ties

CIBN, ICPC Academy Strengthen Ties

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethics and professionalism in the financial services sector following...

Single Window Failures Stall Cargo Flow; Port Gridlock Looms

Operational disruptions linked to persistent glitches in the National Single Window (NSW) platform are slowing cargo clearance across Nigeria’s seaports, with industry stakeholders warning of an imminent congestion cri...

Renaissance MD Predicts Operators’ Merger

Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has predicted that many indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria will within the next decade consolidate strategically and form consorti...

Shippers’ Council Boss Attains Doctoral Milestone At Nasarawa State University

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima has been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in International Criminal Cooperation at Nasarawa Sta...

Again, Lagos Extends Tax Filing Deadline

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to April 21, 2026, following a surge in activity on its electronic tax pl...

NAF Elevates 38 Senior Officers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday decorated 38 senior officers with the rank of Wing Commander during a ceremony held at the NAF Officers’ Mess in Abuja.Describing the promotion as a recognition of discipline, cha...

Capital Market/Banking

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CIBN, ICPC Academy Strengthen Ties

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethics and professionalism in the financial services sector following a courtesy visit by the ICPC Anti-Corruption Academy o...

Elumelu Welcomes 720 UBA Graduate Trainees, Confirms 300 Contract Staff...

Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, on Thursday addressed 720 graduate trainees drawn from Cohorts 19 and 20 of the bank’s Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) from across Africa.Speaking dur...

Pension assets hit N29.43trn

NIGERIA’S pension assets rose to N29.43 trillion in February, representing a month-on-month increase of N1.39 trillion.This is according to data released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom).The latest figure re...

Nigeria Regains FTSE Frontier Market Status

Nigeria has been restored to Frontier Market status by FTSE Russell, marking a major milestone in the country’s return to global investment indices and signalling fresh opportunities for international investors.The rec...

Stock Rebounds After Easter, Investors Gain N208b

The Nigerian stock market on Tuesday reopened after the Easter holiday on a bullish note, as investors recorded a gain of N208 billion amid renewed buying interest in key equities.Market capitalisation rose by 0.16 per c...

Maritime

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Single Window Failures Stall Cargo Flow; Port Gridlock Looms

Operational disruptions linked to persistent glitches in the National Single Window (NSW) platform are slowing cargo clearance across Nigeria’s seaports, with industry stakeholders warning of an imminent congestion cri...

Shippers’ Council Boss Attains Doctoral Milestone At Nasarawa State University

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima has been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in International Criminal Cooperation at Nasarawa Sta...

Nigeria Slashes Duties On Cars, Palm Oil, Sugar

The Nigerian Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), introducing sweeping tariff reductions on key imports, including vehicles, crude palm oil, and sugar.The new measures, con...

Photo News

L-R – Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council; Dr. Akutah Pius; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Minister, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, P...

Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NRS Seek Waivers Over Single Window Delays

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have appealed to shipping companies and terminal operators to grant waivers to importers and clearing agents affected by delays arising from th...

NADDC Rolls Out Framework To Drive Auto Dealer Financing

Registered automobile dealers in Nigeria are set to benefit from improved access to financing and broader business opportunities following the launch of the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework by the Natio...

NADDC Unveils Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework

By ebosele@hotmail.com The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is set to unveil the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework today, April 10, 2026, in Abuja.City Business News reports tha...

Carloha Nigeria Deepens Aftersales Capacity With Chery Training Programme

The authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, Carloha Nigeriahas concluded its 2026 Basic Chery Training Programme for partner technicians, as part of efforts to strengthen its aftersales service network across the...

Coscharis Motors Rolls Out Easter Discount

NADDC Hosts Earthoc Energy, Explores Clean Energy Partnership

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on Thursday received a delegation from Earthoc Energy Limited at the Council’s Headquarters in Abuja, to discuss progress and partnership opportunitie...

Energy

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Renaissance MD Predicts Operators’ Merger

Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has predicted that many indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria will within the next decade consolidate strategically and form consorti...

NUPRC, Petroleum Ministry Strengthen Collaboration

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to ensure effective policy implementation and regulator...

FG Inaugurates Committee To Review $200bn Gas, Power, Rail Project

The Federal Government (FG) through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to critically review the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Po...

ExxonMobil Visits NUPRC On Planned Multi-Billion Dollar FID

ExxonMobil has briefed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on its plan to invest in multi-billion dollar deep-water projects.The oil major unveiled its plans when it visited the NUPRC headquarte...

NEPL/ Seplat JV Unveils More STEAM Laboratories In Edo Schools

Photo Caption: L-R: Director, External Affairs & Social Performance, Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe; former Commissioner for Education, Edo State, Dr. Paddy Iyamu; General Manager, Corporate Social Investment & Social...

Photo News

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Photo News

L-R – Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council; Dr. Akutah Pius; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Minister, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, P...

Photo News

L-R: Joseph Ogundiran, Corporate Communications Officer, SIFAX Group; Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder and Former President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders(NAGAFF); Captain Ibraheem Olugbad...

NPA Photo News

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho (left), on Wednesday, received the Consul-General of the United States in Nigeria, Mr. Rick Swart at the NPA Headquarters in Marina, Lagos

Photo News

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu (right) decorates AIG Jimoh Moshood Olorundare following his elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarte...

Photo News

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Oyo State, Mrs Oyinlola Toyin; Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Oyo State, Olusegun Emmanuel Olayiwola; Director Gene...

Security/Safety

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NAF Elevates 38 Senior Officers

NAF Elevates 38 Senior Officers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday decorated 38 senior officers with the rank of Wing Commander during a ceremony held at the...
Customs Deepens Stakeholder Engagement In Oyo/Osun

Customs Deepens Stakeholder Engagement In Oyo/Osun

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its engagement with excise traders and stakeholders as part of efforts to boost compliance and revenue generation.On...
A New Dawn: Ohaeri As The New Voice Of FRSC

A New Dawn: Ohaeri As The New Voice...

By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi A defining moment has arrived for public communication in Nigeria’s road safety architecture, one that signals renewal, precision, and...

Agriculture

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Nigeria Reduces Crude Palm Oil Import Duty To 28.75%

By ebosele@hotmail.com Nigeria’s crude palm oil market is set for a shift following the Federal Government’s approval of new fiscal policy measures that reduce the import duty on the commodity to 28.75 perc...

Oil Palm: Nigeria Aims For Global Competitiveness By 2050

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has expressed optimism that Nigeria will attain self-sufficiency in oil palm production and reclaim a strong position in the global market by 2050.The as...

Nigeria Ramps Up Awareness On GMO Seed Safety

THE National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has sensitised farmers and key stakeholders on the safety and benefits of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds to enhance agricultural productivity and food ...

Education

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Shippers’ Council Boss Attains Doctoral Milestone At Nasarawa State University

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima has been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in International Criminal Cooperation at Na...

Ogun To Return Missionary Schools To Original Owners

Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to return missionary schools in Ogun State to their original owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector.The governor made this known o...

Elumelu Welcomes 720 UBA Graduate Trainees, Confirms 300 Contract Staff...

Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, on Thursday addressed 720 graduate trainees drawn from Cohorts 19 and 20 of the bank’s Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) from across Africa.Sp...