News – Page 22 – City Business News

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Urges Dialogue Between Shipping Firms, Clearing Agents Over Tariff Hike Dispute

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has called on foreign shipping companies and clearing agents to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over increased charges and tariffs at Nigeria’s seaports.Akutah made the...

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Announces Resolution of OPL 245 Dispute

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful conclusion of a historic settlement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL), bringing an end to the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence...

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Customs Operation Whirlwind Impounds 14,375 Litres Of PMS

Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and dismantled a coordinated network involved in the illegal exportation of petroleum products to neighbouring CameroonThe National Coordinator...

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COWA Expands Green Barracks Campaign

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with the expansion of its Green Barracks Campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting cleaner and more sustainable barracks communities.The initiative ...

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Recovers N197b, Resolves 108 Complaints In 2025

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recovered over N197 billion for shippers and port users in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting stakeholders and promoting transparency within the nation’s maritime sector.This was disclosed in the Council’s...

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Presidency Rallies Stakeholders Ahead Of National Single Window Rollout

Key government stakeholders on Wednesday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review progress and fine-tune strategies ahead of the March 27 launch of Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) platform aimed at transforming the country’s trade ecosystem.T...

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Nigeria Army Unveils Locally-Made Combat Vehicles

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Kaduna unveiled locally made Vanquisher Light Combat Vehicles.Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu commended the production of the Vehicles, describing it as a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s de...

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Arsenal Win, Man City Drop Points As Premier League Title Race Intensifies

The latest round of fixtures in the Premier League delivered another twist in the title race as Arsenal secured a vital victory while rivals Manchester City dropped valuable points.Arsenal continued their impressive run with a composed and disciplined performa...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

TINUBU SENDS 5-PERSON DELEGATION TO ATTEND JESSE JACKSON’S BURIAL

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate.Jackson passed away at age 84 on...

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NAFOWA Seeks Strategic Partnership With Rivers State Government

The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) is set to expand its humanitarian activities in Rivers State following a high-level strategic visit to the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt.L...

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Uzoka-Anite Congratulates Oyedele, Pledges Support For Tinubu’s Economic Agenda

The newly appointed Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has congratulated Taiwo Oyedele on his nomination as Minister of State for Finance, expressing optimism about his confirmation and success in office.Uzoka-Anite, who was...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Nigerian Ports Attains 24.8 Per Cent Cargo Throughput Growth In 2025

Ports Industry in Nigeria delivered one of its strongest performances on record in 2025, with sweeping gains in cargo volumes, container traffic, vessel size, and transhipment activity, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Niger...

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NCDMB Partners Radisson, Edison On Yenagoa Hotel Project

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has signed an international management agreement (IMA) with Radisson Hospitality Belgium, and Edison Hotel and Property Development Company, in respect of the Board’s 204 rooms hotel and conferenc...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Maritime Tourism Investors Court NIWA, Seek Investment Collaboration

A coalition of indigenous maritime tourism and transportation investors has pledged to unlock strategic investment opportunities aimed at developing Nigeria’s vast but largely untapped maritime tourism economy for the benefit of littoral communities in Lagos...