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Maritime Workers Union Meets NPA, Pledges Support for Sector’s Growth

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to drive growth within...

Nigerian Ports Authority Receives Prestigious Leadership Award

Vice President Kashim Shettima has presented the “Leadership In Action” Award to Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)...

Onne Port Embraces E-Call-Up System to End Gridlock

Onne Port in Rivers State is set to streamline its operations with the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) Electronic Call-Up System, aiming to put...

Marwa to Drug Cartels: Quit Illicit Trade or Face Tougher Crackdowns

The Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, has put drug cartels on notice: quit the criminal trade or face more...

NDLEA Boosts Maritime Security with Advanced UK Training for Officers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has strengthened its maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities following the successful completion of a week working...

FCCPC Sets January 5 Deadline for Digital Lenders to Meet New Guidelines

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has ordered all digital lending operators in Nigeria to be fully compliant with the Digital,...

NPA Reports Influx of Ships: 20 Unloading at Lagos Ports, 20 More Expected

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that 20 vessels are currently off‑loading petroleum and essential goods at Lagos’s major terminals at Apapa,...

Total Ban on Sachet Alcohol: NAFDAC Sets December 2025 Deadline

By Maryanne Awuya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its readiness to enforce a total ban...

Unlocking Africa’s Maritime Potential: NPA MD Dantsoho Calls for Regional Collaboration

African nations must prioritize regional collaboration to maximize the continent’s potential in the blue economy, according to the Managing Director of the Nigerian...

Fake Medicinal Cannabis Ring Busted: NDLEA Recovers Large Consignment, Nabs Suspect

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the Nigerian public about dangerous illicit drugs being falsely marketed as medicinal cannabis. The...

220 NDLEA Officers Rewarded for Exemplary Performance in Anti-Drug Campaign

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have been highly commended for escalating the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking...

FG Hits Back at Peter Obi Over Claims of Neglecting Ports Outside Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has dismissed assertions by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that the federal government is neglecting...

NPA Celebrates National Mentoring Day 2025: Talent Development and Sustainability in Focus

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) joined the global community on Monday to celebrate the inaugural ‘National Mentoring Day’, highlighting its dedication to future‑proofing...

JAMB Approves Exceptional Admission for 85 Underage Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the successful completion by 85 underage candidates of its rigorous screening process for exceptional...

Beyond Regulation: NAFDAC DG Highlights Agency’s Life-Saving Mission

By Maryanne Awuya Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, has advocated that ensuring safe access to mental healthcare in Nigeria starts with...

World Must Unite to Dismantle Criminal Drug Networks, Marwa Tells UN Session

Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Ret.), Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has urged the international community to demonstrate unity...