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January 20, 2026 No Responses

Minister Tasks Shippers’ Council Board On Accountability, Reform

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday in Abuja formally inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council.In his address at the event, Dr Oyetola described the inauguration as a significant...

January 20, 2026 No Responses

Edo Court Jails Man For N1.5b Fraud

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday January 19, 2026 secured the conviction and sentence of Ojo Eghosa Kingsley before Justice W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City.Kingsley...

January 20, 2026 No Responses

Morocco Reports Senegal To CAF, FIFA

The Moroccan Football Federation said Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.Senegal’s p...

January 19, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Port Group Sign MoU

Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions.A statement issued by ...

January 19, 2026 No Responses

At NGX Climate Roundtable, Seplat Energy Champions Net-Zero Pathways

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated that oil and gas will continue to play a critical role in Nigeria’s energy mix, while stressing the need for operators to conduct their activities responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably.This ...

January 19, 2026 No Responses

Senegal Defeat Hosts Morocco To Win 2025 AFCON

Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in emphatic fashion on Sunday night, defeating host nation Morocco in a pulsating final to lift their second continental crown and reaffirm their status as a powerhouse of African football.Senegal had...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Returns To Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.In a statement issued on Saturday, Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, explained thatthe president attended the summit alongside some members of...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Edo Line Gets Acting MD

The Edo State Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen has received the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Edo Line Transport Services Ltd., Mr. Smart Agbodion, and members of his management team following his recent...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

FG Bans Sand Mining On River Niger

The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger to safeguard the First and Second Niger Bridges.The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

Stocks Close Higher As NGX Records N30b Gain

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s downturn as investors’ portfolios appreciated by about N30 billion.The positive performance was driven by gains in stocks such as Red Star Express, NCR Nigeria, SCOA and ...

January 16, 2026 No Responses

FRSC Boss Engages Global Experts To Redefine Road Safety

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has participated in a high-level strategic engagement with global road safety leaders at a Transportation Research Board (TRB) workshop in the United States.The engagement brought toget...

January 16, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Rewards Cement Distributors With ₦15b In Gifts, Cash

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance.The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held at Eko Con...

January 15, 2026 No Responses

Benue Unveils Digital Land Title, Transfer Platform

The Benue State Government has rolled out a digital system for the award of land titles and title transfers in a move aimed at eliminating bureaucracy and reducing hardship in land administration.The Director of Capacity Building and Stakeholders Engagement at...

January 15, 2026 No Responses

EFCC Hands Over N64.8m To Businessman

The Ag. Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa’ad has handed over a draft of N64,800,000 to Uzoechina Vincent Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the Commission for him.Anene, 59, a dealer in petroleum...