Tag: Federal

National Shipping Line: Beyond Oyetola’s Promises
July 8, 2026 No Responses

National Shipping Line: Beyond Oyetola’s Promises

By Okey IBEKE At the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration held in Lagos on Thursday, June 25, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, once again reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to establishing a national shipping carrier....
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At IMO, Shagari, NIWA Board Chair Seeks Global Expertise For Nigeria’s Inland Waterways
July 7, 2026 No Responses

At IMO, Shagari, NIWA Board Chair Seeks Global Expertise For Nigeria’s Inland Waterways

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s inland waterways sector through international collaboration following a strategic meeting with the P...
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FG Rallies Support For Dangote Deep Seaport, Industrial Project
July 7, 2026 No Responses

FG Rallies Support For Dangote Deep Seaport, Industrial Project

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Federal Government has urged host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to fully support the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative investment that will drive economic growt...
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NPA Backs Abuja MoU To Boost Maritime Governance
June 30, 2026 No Responses

NPA Backs Abuja MoU To Boost Maritime Governance

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to strengthening regional maritime governance, describing the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abu...
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PTML Unveils $50m Port Expansion Plan As Oyetola Reaffirms Maritime Hub Vision
June 25, 2026 No Responses

PTML Unveils $50m Port Expansion Plan As Oyetola Reaffirms Maritime Hub Vision

The Managing Director of Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), Mr Ascanio Russo, has unveiled a proposed fresh investment of $50 million in the terminal as part of efforts to strengthen port infrastructure, boost operational efficiency and support Ni...
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Tinubu Backs Mastercard Plan To Digitally Empower Five Million Businesses
June 24, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Backs Mastercard Plan To Digitally Empower Five Million Businesses

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured global investors that Nigeria’s youthful and technology-driven population remains the country’s greatest asset, expressing strong support for Mastercard’s proposal to equip five million Nigerian businesses with dig...
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FG Rolls Out Digital Registry To Boost Cooperative Financing
June 19, 2026 No Responses

FG Rolls Out Digital Registry To Boost Cooperative Financing

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria is mobilising N200 billion share capital from cooperative societies nationwide to facilitate the take-off of the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria.The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abd...
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FG, States, LGs Share N2.257tri For April
June 16, 2026 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N2.257tri For April

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.257 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of April 2026.Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director Press and Public Relations in the Office of...
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Tinubu Mourns Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar
June 14, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Mourns Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State.In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on...
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FG Insists On Dockworkers’ Welfare As Nigeria Pursues Green Port Agenda
June 6, 2026 No Responses

FG Insists On Dockworkers’ Welfare As Nigeria Pursues Green Port Agenda

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare, safety and dignity of dockworkers, warning employers in the maritime sector against neglecting labour standards as Nigeria advances its green port and sustainable d...
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Tinubu Inaugurates ThreeNaval Vessels
June 2, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Inaugurates ThreeNaval Vessels

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy through sustained recapitalisation and support for indigenous shipbuilding.Tinubu who inaugurated three new naval vessels to the nation’s fleet st...
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TINUBU: FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL SAVED NIGERIA FROM BANKRUPTCY
May 30, 2026 No Responses

TINUBU: FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL SAVED NIGERIA FROM BANKRUPTCY

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved the country from imminent bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the nation’s economy.He spoke when he hosted state governors who...
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Miko Resumes At PTML Command, Pledges Due Process, Trade Facilitation
May 26, 2026 No Responses

Miko Resumes At PTML Command, Pledges Due Process, Trade Facilitation

The newly deployed Acting Controller of Nigeria Customs Service, Ports Terminal Multiservices Command, DC Nura Ibrahim Miko has formally resumed with a promise to operate with integrity and following due process while ensuring seamless trade facilitationHe too...
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Nigeria, Airbus Explore Aircraft Maintenance Hub Partnership
May 17, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria, Airbus Explore Aircraft Maintenance Hub Partnership

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the proposal by Airbus to establish aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to position the country as a regional hub for aerospace and aviation services.The President also stressed Nige...
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