Dr Eugene Nweke Nigeria’s position as West Africa’s leading maritime gateway is under growing threat, as worsening port inefficiencies, cargo delays and rising regional competition push importers toward neighboring countries, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned.In a strongly worded policy advisory titled “Maritime Reform at a Crossroads:Continue Reading
Nigeria is set for a major leap in maritime security and food production as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, unveiled ambitious plans to expand the nation’s highly successful Deep Blue Project while boosting local fish production to cut costly imports.Speaking in Abuja during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Frontline Reporters No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara State’s southern axis have abandoned their palaces in the face of relentless kidnappings, killings, and violent raids, Frontline Reporters has gathered. Multiple community sources confirmed that the embattled monarchs have relocated to safer urban centres such as Ilorin, Osogbo,Continue Reading
Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court Abuja, has issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Nigerian Police Force, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing or requesting fines from motorists over non-possession of third-party motor insurance. Delivering judgment, Justice Yilwa, held that only a courtContinue Reading
…As Borno Command intercepts psychoactive substances, endangered wildlife in Borno Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, has recorded N6.03 billion in Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) revenue in the first quarter of the year. The Comptroller of Customs in charge of the command, Mr Samuel Ariyibi, disclosed this atContinue Reading
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a massive counterfeit alcohol operation in Lagos, seizing 1,800 cartons of adulterated beverages valued at about N350 million. In a sweeping enforcement operation, NAFDAC operatives raided two clandestine production sites—one at Zamfara Plaza within the Trade FairContinue Reading
Nigeria’s maritime sector is staging a dramatic comeback, driven by bold reforms and decisive leadership that could soon crown the nation as Africa’s dominant blue economy force. At the Blue Economy Investment Summit in Abuja, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, deliveredContinue Reading
Nigeria’s maritime sector is on the brink of a powerful resurgence, propelled by sweeping reforms and visionary leadership that could reposition the nation as Africa’s undisputed blue economy powerhouse. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, made this bold declaration atContinue Reading
A powerful wave of royal endorsement has swept through Katsina as a prominent traditional leader openly praised Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda for what many now describe as a historic transformation of the state’s traditional institutions.The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, did notContinue Reading
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rolled out an aggressive timetable for the 2027 elections, giving presidential, governorship and National Assembly aspirants just a two-week window to purchase and submit nomination forms. The party fixed May 16 and May 23, 2026, for its presidential and governorship primaries, signalling anContinue Reading