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Monday, 6 April 2026

Oyetola To Shippers’ Council: Probe Barge Operators’ Alleged Marginalisation

Oyetola To Shippers’ Council: Probe Barge Operators’ Alleged...

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to investigate allegations of systemic efforts...
NDDC Hands Over Shoreline Protection Projects

NDDC Hands Over Shoreline Protection Projects

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially handed over the sites for the Emergency Reclamation and Shoreline Protection projects in Onuebum and...
Coscharis Motors Rolls Out Easter Discount

Coscharis Motors Rolls Out Easter Discount

Coscharis Motors has introduced a limited Easter-themed promotional offer, giving customers up to 10 per cent price consideration on select vehicle models throughout...

NDDC Hands Over Shoreline Protection Projects

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially handed over the sites for the Emergency Reclamation and Shoreline Protection projects in Onuebum and Ayakoro communities in Ogbia Local Government Area of Baye...

Tinubu Approves ₦3.3trn Power Sector Debt Settlement

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive payment plan to settle longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector, marking a major step toward stabilising electricity supply across the country.The initiative...

Easter: Archbishop Martins Urges End To Killings, Better Welfare

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on political leaders across Nigeria to urgently halt the spate of killings and prioritise the protection of lives and welfare of citizens.Arc...

NAF Releases DSSC 34/2025 Successful Candidates, Fixes April 18 For...

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025.The development follows the conclusion of the Selection Board Interview held at t...

Tinubu To Commission Gateway Airport, State Airline, Customs Facility

President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 embark on an official visit to Ogun State for the commissioning of major infrastructure projects, including the Gateway International Airport in Iperu.The airport, d...

Capital Market/Banking

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CBN Approves Flutterwave’s Banking Services Drive

FLUTTERWAVE has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide banking services in Nigeria.The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, disclosed this in a sta...

Edun Commends NUPRC As Oil Production Hits 1.84mbpd, Urges Push...

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for steering Nigeria’s petroleum sector to a production level of ...

Profit Taking Triggers N3b Loss In Stock Market

The Nigerian stock market closed on Thursday on a bearish note, shedding N3 billion in market value amid mild profit-taking.The decline was driven by sell-offs in equities, including John Holt, Abbey Mortgage Bank, Inter...

GTCO Unveils “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, Opens Call for...

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology...

Lagos Seals Access Bank Branch Over Attack On Officials

The Lagos State Government has sealed an Access Bank branch in Victoria Island over alleged environmental violations and an attack on its enforcement officers.This was disclosed in a Wednesday statement by the Lagos Stat...

Maritime

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Oyetola To Shippers’ Council: Probe Barge Operators’ Alleged Marginalisation

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine local barge operators at the nation’s seap...

Shippers’ Council Reaffirms Commitment To ICTN Rollout

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its resolve to fully implement the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), assuring stakeholders that concrete steps are being taken to ensure a smooth and sustaina...

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...

Oyetola Tasks Maritime Agency Heads, Demands Accountability

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged heads of agencies under his Ministry, insisting on strict accountability and the delivery of measurable results.Oyetola gave the directive durin...

Oyetola: National Shipping Carrier Project Records Major Milestone

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced significant progress toward the refloating of a national shipping carrier, marking a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime industry.Oy...

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...

NADDC, SON Unveil VehCAP To Boost Vehicle Safety, Standards

By ebosele@hotmail.com The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), on Tuesday launched the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (V...

NADDC Advocates Investment In Motorsport

Tinubu’s Turbo Fest 2026, held on Sunday in Abuja, has been described as a landmark event in Nigeria’s automotive and sporting landscape, highlighting the growing role of motorsport in driving innovation and economic...

Coscharis Board Charts Growth Path, Targets Stronger Value Delivery

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com Members of the Board of Directors across all companies within the Coscharis Group have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering sustained value to stakeholders, following the conclu...

Energy

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Tinubu Approves ₦3.3trn Power Sector Debt Settlement

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive payment plan to settle longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector, marking a major step toward stabilising electricity supply across the country.The initiative...

Edun Commends NUPRC As Oil Production Hits 1.84mbpd, Urges Push...

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for steering Nigeria’s petroleum sector to a production level of ...

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...

Pi-CNG Partners FRSC On CNG, EV Adoption, Safety

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Co...

Tinubu Names New PTDF Boss, Extends TCN MD’s Tenure

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).He replaced Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to partici...

Photo News

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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...

NAHCO’s Group Executive Director Bags Award

In recognition of his global peace-building efforts, NAHCO’s Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, Prince Saheed Lasisi, has been awarded an International Eminent Peace Ambassador by the In...

Security/Safety

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NAF Releases DSSC 34/2025 Successful Candidates, Fixes April 18 For Training

NAF Releases DSSC 34/2025 Successful Candidates, Fixes April...

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025.The development follows...
FRSC Redeploys 162 Officers, Names Ohaeri New Spokesman

FRSC Redeploys 162 Officers, Names Ohaeri New Spokesman

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the redeployment of 162 senior officers.A statement issued on Thursday by...
Pi-CNG Partners FRSC On CNG, EV Adoption, Safety

Pi-CNG Partners FRSC On CNG, EV Adoption, Safety

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, has announced a strategic collaboration with the...

Agriculture

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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 ...

AfDB Approves $200m To Boost Agriculture In Nigeria

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved$200million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in Nigeria.In a statement posted on its website, AfDB explained that the ...

Education

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NGX Amplifies Youth Financial Literacy With “Smart Money Talks”

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) joined the global community in commemorating Global Money Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing financial literacy and equipping the next generation of investors.Thi...

CAS SEEKS EXPANDED TETFUND SUPPORT

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has advocated expanded support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to further strengthen research, innovation, and human capital d...

Tantita, Zaine Energy Begins Support Scheme In Delta Schools

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), in partnership with Zaine, has commenced the Tantita–Zaine Energy CSR Educational Support Scheme aimed at supporting pupils in public primary schools with es...