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Maritime Breakthrough: NPA Berths MV Ocean Dragon, First Wholly Nigerian-Owned Container Vessel

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has made a significant milestone in the country’s maritime sector by berthing its first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel,...

NDLEA key to action plan on drug control, crime prevention – AU Commission

The African Union (AU) Commission has said that the development of a new action plan on drug control and crime prevention in Africa...

Just in : Tinubu vetoes NDLEA Bill

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2025 has hit a roadblock after President Bola Tinubu withheld his assent. In a letter...

Nigerian Ports Authority Targets N1.28 trn Revenue by 2025 End

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is optimistic about achieving a revenue target of ₦1.28 trillion by the end of 2025, representing...

NDLEA/Optometric Association Vision Centre Launch, Bold Move in Staff Welfare

As part of efforts to enhance staff welfare and morale, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman/CEO, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, has...

Dangote Pays Visit to NPA, Commends One-Stop-Shop Initiative’s Success

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative of the agency has exceeded...

Amended NDLEA Act to Bolster Anti-Drug Efforts – Justice Minister, Marwa

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

FG Brings Relief to Workers As Payment of N35,000 Wage Award Arrears Begins Soon – AGF

In a bring relief to its workforce, the Federal Government says it will soon begin the payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears....

NDLEA Opens State-of-the-Art UN, US-Sponsored Forensic Labs in Abuja, Enugu, Upskills 20 Officers

After over 25 years of relying on a single lab in Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has expanded...

Community-Based Approach Key to Winning Drug War, First Lady, UNODC, and Marwa Tell States

In a concerted effort to combat the devastating impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots, key stakeholders have called...

NPA Inaugurates Committee to Drive Port Operations Transformation

The Federal Government has launched the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) to transform operations at Nigeria’s seaports. This initiative is a collaborative...

New NISO MD pledges to boost nation’s electricity generation, transmission, distribution

Mr. Abdu Mohammed, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has committed to improving coordination among industry stakeholders...

NPA Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment – MD Dantsoho

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its dedication to advancing gender equality and empowering women, fostering an inclusive environment within the organization...

Nigeria targets Africa’s Maritime Logistics Hub Under AfCFTA, says NPA MD, Dantsoho

Nigeria has set its sights on becoming the maritime logistics hub for sustainable port services in Africa, particularly under the Africa Continental Free...

Japan, Nigeria Collaborate on Port Efficiency, Renewable Energy

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has taken a significant step towards improving the efficiency of its ports under a strategic partnership with Japan...

CBN Reschedules Monetary Policy Committee Meeting for February 18-19

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a new date for the 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which was initially scheduled...