Ex-Minister warns maritime challenges slowing Nigeria’s blue economy December 4, 2025 A former Interior Minister, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, says persistent problems in Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sector continue to hinder revenue growth and efficiency. Iheanacho, a retired Merchant Navy Captain, listed “ageing infrastructure, dependence on road haulage, and weakContinue Reading
NPA showcases simplified export processes at Kano International trade fair December. 4, 2025 (NAN) The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the authority ‘s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector through streamlined port operations and improved port–hinterland connectivity.Continue Reading
Shippers Day: Stakeholders call for tax reforms, urge full NSW window implementation December 3, 2025: The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) has spotlighted key issues confronting the maritime and logistics sector, including multiple taxes and levies, calling for the full implementation of the NationalContinue Reading
. *By Paul Ejime A group of 20 eminent Africans, including former President of Cabo Verde Pedro Pires, ex-Foreign Minister José Brito, former senior ECOWAS officials, heads of International bodies and civil society organisations, has in a joint statement, demanded the immediate release of the results of the 23 NovemberContinue Reading
Igbo-Etiti council chairman, Dr Odo, receives overall best chairman of the year award The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr Eric Odo, has received the overall best chairman of the year award fri Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Enugu State Council. Odo was presented with the award on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Felix Ajide …Says 441 Lives Lost to Road Fire Incidents in 2024 Nigerian Burn Injuries Society has urged members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ilorin to adopt safer practices on the road and at home in order to reduce the rising cases of fireContinue Reading
By The Bank of Industry (BOI) has revealed that it disbursed over N1.27 trillion to enterprises across 14 key sectors of the economy in 2024. The move, according to BOI’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, directly and indirectly supported more than 900,000 jobs nationwide. He disclosed thisContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Dec. 8 for hearing in a motion ex-parte filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after he declined to give audience to Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel,Continue Reading
BY ERIC IFERE We have not heard the last about Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, conviction, and sentencing, which underscore the importance of procedural correctness and proper legal representation. The case raises questions about whether justice was served correctly and if any procedural errors could invalidate the trial or conviction.Continue Reading
