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April 18, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA, US Coast Guard Strengthen Collaboration On Port Security

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing port security in line with global standards, as the United States Coast Guard (USCG) continues to provide technical support to boost compliance with the International Ships...

April 18, 2026 No Responses

Customs Impounds 64,410 Litres Of Petrol

THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has Impounded 64,410 liters of petrolworth N93,029,800 in Adamawa State within six weeks under Operation Whirlwind, Zone ‘D’ Axis.The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this at a news...

April 17, 2026 No Responses

Okomu CSR: PIND, Edo Agencies Partner On Youth Skills Development

In a move to empower young people in host communities of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has signed partnership agreements with the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education and...

April 17, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Board Visits CMA CGM, APM Terminals, Seeks Improved Port Efficiency

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has intensified its engagement with key port service providers, visiting CMA CGM and APM Terminals in Apapa, Lagos, with a call for enhanced efficiency to drive Nigeria’s economic growth.Chairman ...

April 17, 2026 No Responses

ESM, AfDB Seal Financial Stability MoU

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 20...

April 17, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Begins ICAO Validation Mission

Nigeria has commenced the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) aimed at strengthening its aviation safety oversight capabilities, with the exercise running from April 15 to 22, 2026.Speaking at the opening sess...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Alleged Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Ex-Minister, Permanent Secretary

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq and a Perm...

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 marin...

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

Oyo/Osun Customs Visit International Breweries, Urge Compliance

As part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Wale Moses Adewole, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to International Breweries Plc in Il...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Tasks Port Operators On Efficiency, Maritime Hub Goal

The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Governing Board, Shehu Shema, has urged port service providers to intensify efforts toward positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in the region.Shema made the call during a courtesy visit by members...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Dantsoho: Oyetola, Reforms Spur Maritime Growth

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola ...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Photo News

The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote (right) presenting a souvenir to the President of World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga during a meeting in his office on Thursday at the side of the IMF/WBG Spring Meetings in...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

NLNG Disburses ₦250m Grants At 2026 VIBES Pitch-A-Thon Finale

NLNG has disbursed ₦250 million in grants to 51 entrepreneurs following the conclusion of its 2026 Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), which commenced with the induction of 103 participants from its host communities in Rivers State...