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Tinubu’s Reforms Reviving Mining Sector, Attracting Fresh Investments — Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Thursday said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were beginning to...

PMAWCA Day 1: Nigeria Pushes for Regional Maritime Hub Status

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria has renewed its drive to become the premier maritime hub for West and Central Africa as the Port Management...

Major Boost for Nigeria’s Anti-Drug Fight as EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Endorse 2026–2030 Strategic Plan

By Omoyeni Ojeifo As part of measures to intensify the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, international development partners, including the...

Nigeria, Ghana Bolster Regional Security Through Joint Anti-Drug MoU

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a bid to cripple the influence of drug trafficking networks in West Africa, Nigeria’s NDLEA and Ghana’s NACOC have...

Tinubu to Appointees: Quit by March 31 or Drop 2027 Ambitions

President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive requiring all political appointees with 2027 elective ambitions to resign by March 31, 2026. This...

NPA Port Reforms Drive Nigeria to Record-Breaking Trade Surplus in 2025

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received widespread acclaim for its instrumental contributions to the nation’s economic growth, particularly through enhanced port operations...

NAFDAC Aligns Systems Ahead of National Single Window Launch

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun aligning its digital platforms and operational procedures with the National...

FG, IITA Partner to Train 6m Youths in Agribusiness

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train...

Federal Salary Delays: MDAs Face Liquidity Issues Amid Funding Shortfalls

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has attributed the delay in February salaries for certain federal workers to critical funding...

Maritime Excellence: NPA Celebrates Women Thriving in High-Pressure Roles

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commended the resilience and dedication of its female workforce, highlighting their vital contributions across the maritime sector....

2027 Guber Polls: Adelabu, Tuggar, Others Set to Resign from Tinubu’s Cabinet

President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is braced for a potential shake-up as 2027 political calculations begin to take center stage.  Reports suggest several ministers...

NPA Records 24.8% Cargo Boost in 2025 as Exports and Transshipment Hit New Highs

Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded substantial growth in 2025, characterized by a surge in cargo throughput and enhanced container processing. This uptick in outbound...

FG Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Sachet Alcohol

The Federal Government kicked off a nationwide enforcement and awareness campaign on Tuesday to uphold the ban on sachet alcohol and bottles smaller...

NPA Announces 21 Ships Unloading Petrol, Diverse Cargoes at Lagos Ports

Twenty-one vessels are currently discharging petroleum products and general cargo at the Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports. This update was confirmed via...

NPA Launches Streamlined Channels to Boost Exports

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has called on traders and investors to utilize new export channels to...

TCN Unbundling, NISO Launch to Drive Transparency, Nation’s Grid Efficiency – NERC Boss Oseni

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, has said the unbundling of the Transmission Company of...