The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) convened a high-level roundtable on Friday, March 20, 2026 to mark the official visit of Jack Chambers, Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil and Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform,…
NCDMB Targets Yenagoa Hospitality Hub For December 2026
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class hospitality and conference facility in Yenagoa by December 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.The Executive…
NDDC, Ibom Air Explore Partnership Opportunities
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-emphasised the importance of strategic collaborations through the Public-Private Partnerships, PPP, arrangement to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during a meeting with…
Shippers’ Council Halts Implementation Of New Shipping Tariffs
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping lines and their respective agencies to immediately suspend the implementation of recently approved tariffs.In a statement issued on Friday, the Council said the directive follows ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders and…
NDDC Rallies Stakeholders To Unlock Niger Delta Investment Potential
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Samuel Ogbuku, has called on stakeholders and the private sector to intensify efforts to attract investments back to the Niger Delta, stressing that sustainable development in the region depends on collective…
SCAN To Host Dockworkers’ Day May 28, Focus On Green Port Practices
The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has announced plans to host its Dockworkers’ Day 2026 on May 28, as part of efforts to recognise the vital contributions of Nigerian dockworkers and promote sustainable practices in the nation’s seaports.The event,…
Nigeria Customs, UK Counterpart Deepen Strategic Engagement
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its strategic engagement with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as part of efforts to enhance international customs cooperation and advance trade facilitation.The development followed a high-level bilateral meeting held…
NSIB Trains Drivers On CNG Operations
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has held a specialised Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Operations and Safety Programme aimed at enhancing the technical competence and safety awareness of its drivers.The programme, which took place at the Bureau’s auditorium in Abuja,…
NDDC Trains 500 Youths On CNG Conversion
NDDC Trains 500 Niger Delta Youths on CNG Autogas ConversionA total of 500 youths from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have graduated after a six-week training programme on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Autogas Conversion, sponsored by the…
Tariff Dispute: Shippers’ Council Harps On Dialogue
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has called on freight forwarders to adopt dialogue as a more constructive approach to resolving disputes, warning against industrial actions that could disrupt the nation’s economy.Akutah made…
President Tinubu’s Speech At State Banquet In His Honour At Windsor Castle
Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla,Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales,Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria…
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF PRESIDENT TINUBU, FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU
Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We are most grateful to…
Dockworkers’ Day 2026: SCAN Pushes Green Port Initiative
The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of its annual Dockworkers’ Day, aimed at celebrating the resilience and contributions of Nigerian dockworkers to the nation’s economy.Scheduled to hold on May 28, 2026, at…
Barcelona Demolish Newcastle 7–2 To Reach UCL Quarter-Finals
FC Barcelona produced a stunning attacking display to thrash Newcastle United 7–2, sealing a dominant passage into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.From the opening whistle, Barcelona set the tone with relentless pressure, carving open Newcastle’s defence with speed, precision, and…