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April 16, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s marine and blue economy through sustained...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Congratulates Benin President-Elect, Wadagni, Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, on his victory in the presidential election held on April 12, 2026.Wadagni, who currently serves as the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an ove...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

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L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Olusola Oworo; Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Girish Sharma; Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu; Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Vivian Shobo, and Vice – Chairman and Non- E...

April 15, 2026 No Responses

Pressure Mounts On World Bank To Halt Factory Farming Funding

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com More than 30 civil society organisations have urged the World Bank Group to halt financing for industrial livestock production and redirect investments toward sustainable, small-scale food systems that safeguard people, an...

April 15, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA DG Harps On Professionalism As 34 NSDP Cadets Obtain CoC

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has spotlighted the success of 34 cadets from the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who have now obtained their Certificates of Competency (C...

April 13, 2026 No Responses

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 crisis if urgent fixes are not implemented....

April 12, 2026 No Responses

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 State University, Keffi.The event was the u...

April 12, 2026 No Responses

Gateway Air Begins Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, Kano Flights

Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced the commencement of new domestic flight operations aimed at improving connectivity and expanding travel options across Nigeria.The development was disclosed in a statement issued at the weekend by the Specia...

April 11, 2026 No Responses

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, contained in a circular dated April 1, 2026...

April 10, 2026 No Responses

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 National Automotive Design and Development Co...

April 10, 2026 No Responses

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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, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs....

April 10, 2026 No Responses

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 regulatory alignment in the country’s oil and g...

April 10, 2026 No Responses

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 the implementation of the National Single ...

April 10, 2026 No Responses

INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.The decision was reached at a meeting held on Friday, April 10, 2026, between the Commission and Reside...