THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight.This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting…
Invest In Capital Market, SEC Advises Civil Servants
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, enhance financial security and actively participate in national economic growth. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the…
NAHCO Hosts ICAN, Reaffirms Commitment To Professional Excellence
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO aviance) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, hosted a delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ikeja District Society, at its Corporate Head Office in Lagos.City Business News reports that the…
NIMC Strengthens NIN Enrollment Drive with Visit To LCDAs
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Lagos Territorial Office, has intensified efforts to deepen National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment through strategic engagement with local government authorities in the state.The Lagos Territorial Office, led by Barrister Frank Unuigboje, paid a working…
Dangote Explores Investment Opportunities In Burundi
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi, where he explored new investment opportunities and cemented plans to expand the Dangote Group’s presence across the continent. The visit included high‑level talks with President Evariste…
Oyetola To NASS: Budget Deductions Crippling NPA, NIMASA Operations
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has raised concerns that excessive deductions at source are constraining the operations of key maritime agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
LAMATA Boss Reaffirms LASU As Key Talent Hub For Transport Sector
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, has reaffirmed Lagos State University’s (LASU) School of Transport and Logistics as a vital source of skilled manpower for the rapidly expanding transportation sector in…
Tony Elumelu: Agriculture Key To Jobs, Food Security As Africa’s Youth Population Grows
Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on Tuesday called for sustained investment in agriculture and young entrepreneurs as a pathway to jobs creation, food security and inclusive economic growth across Africa.Elumelu made…
Marine and Blue Economy Ministry Budgets ₦10.49b For 2026
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year, lamenting that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively…
NDLEA Mourns Officer, Recovers Cocaine, Heroin, skunk, Tramadol In Bonny Island
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers state where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine,…
NCDMB, Others Spotlight AfCFTA $3.4trn Market, Unified Standards
The 2026 edition of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Summit commenced in Lagos on Monday, bringing together regulatory agencies, project promoters, and financial institutions to advance strategies for deepening intra-African trade and strengthening continental economic integration.Discussions at the…
FAAN, Licensed Cargo Agents Seal Deal On New Cargo Charges
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on the proposed review of cargo port charges.City Business News reports that the agreement was…
NDDC Backs Blue Economy Agenda
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing the Blue Economy as a strategic pathway for sustainable development, regional prosperity, and international collaboration in the Niger Delta region.Ogbuku…
Ports And Cargo Takes Stock Of 2025, Targets Expansion in 2026
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has attributed its operational rebound in 2025 to a deliberate strategic decision to refocus its business on general cargo and break-bulk handling.The improved performance followed a major repositioning of…