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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...

NCC to Bridge Connectivity Gap for 23.3m Nigerians with Satellite-to-Phone Technology

In a bid to eliminate “dead zones” across the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leveraging satellite technology to provide mobile services...

NPA Unveils Ambitious Plans for Maritime Growth

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is gearing up for a major transformation, with plans to revolutionize the country’s maritime sector through investment, innovation,...

Tinubu Presents Dantsoho With Award Of Excellence In Maritime Infrastructure Modernization

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to maritime infrastructure modernization...

NAFDAC Attains Full Membership of International Council for Harmonisation

By Maryanne Awuya Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in global pharmaceutical regulation with the admission of the National Agency for Food and...

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,...