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July 2, 2026 No Responses

FRSC, NADDC, SON Headline Auto Summit On EV, CNG

By ebosele@hotmail.com Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation is set to gain fresh momentum as top government agencies converge at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit on July 30, 2026, to develop strategies for the safe and sustainable...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Diri Seeks Greater Role For Coastal States In Blue Economy Development

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for Nigeria’s coastal states to maximise their aquatic potential to contribute to the growth of the country’s marine and blue economy.Governor Diri also contended that the country’s maritime do...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Urges States, Private Sector To Drive Nigeria’s Blue Economy Growth

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, the private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

NADDC Boss Meets Finance Minister On Incentives For Auto, EV Industry

The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday, 1st July 2026, ...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Customs Impounds N53.39b Hard Drugs, Unwholesome Pharmaceuticals

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a cumulative total of nine seizures of hard drugs and unwholesome pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N53,391,140,029.00.The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this ...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Kane Rescues England As Belgium Stun Senegal With Late Comeback

FIFA World Cup 2026 produced another thrilling night of football as Harry Kane inspired England to a comeback victory over DR Congo, while Belgium staged a dramatic late fightback to edge Senegal 3-2 and secure a place in the Round...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Starzs At 40, Reaffirms Commitment To Nigeria’s Maritime Development

From 4 to 10 July 2026, Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), a leading indigenous maritime and offshore logistics company, will commemorate its 40th anniversary with a week-long programme celebrating four decades of resilience, innovation, operational ex...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

FRSC, NITT Forge Transport Training Alliance

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Advanced Training, Capacity Development and Research.In a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer,...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Minister Advocates Commercial Dispute Tribunal To Boost Capital Market Growth

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal to fast-track the resolution of business disputes, arguing that faster justice delivery is c...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria’s Stock Market Set For Mild Recovery In 2026 Second Half, Says Adonri

Nigeria’s stock market is expected to record a mild recovery in the second half of 2026, driven by improving corporate fundamentals, stronger earnings and sustained macroeconomic reforms, despite persistent high interest rates and growing political and e...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Jetour Nigeria Strengthens After-Sales, Reliability With X70 PHEV

Jetour Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction with the X70 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), strengthening its focus on after-sales service, long-term reliability and seamless ownership experience.The company said the X70 PHEV com...

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Pope Leo Appoints Two Nigerians To Key Vatican Evangelization Posts

Pope Leo XIV has appointed two Nigerian Catholic clerics to key positions in the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, in a move that further underscores Africa’s growing influence in the life and mission of the universal Church.The appointments ...

June 30, 2026 No Responses

NRC Grants LAMATA Permanent Rail Operating Licence

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent operating licence and a long-term Track Access Agreement, a landmark regulatory approval expected to accelerate the expansion of Lagos&#8217...

June 30, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Explore Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments In Tanzania

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has held high-level talks with President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on a major expansion of the Group’s investments in Tanzania, with discussions focusing on transport infrastru...