Dantsoho Promises to revive Eastern Ports
By Godwin Obi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has promised to revive the long-neglected Eastern Ports to boost Nigeria’s economic diversification and unlock opportunities in shipbuilding, repairs, and other blue economy ventures. According to a statement by the General Manager of Corporate and Strategic Communications, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, the Managing DirectorContinue Reading
Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns, Lawmakers Pick Berger As Speaker
The Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, said his resignation was done in good faith and in the best interest of the state.By Pius AngboUpdated August 24, 2025 A file photo combo of Dajoh and Berger. The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned.AdvertisementDajoh’s resignation was contained inContinue Reading
Crisis looms in varsities over salary structure review
— SSANU warns against Introducing disparity–As FG plans 100% increase for ASUU ABUJA– THERE are strong indications that the university academic calendar may be disrupted following the alleged plan by the Federal Government to renegotiate with the Academic staff Union of Universities, ASUU, without carrying along the other three universityContinue Reading
Int’l syndicates exploit security gaps to steal crude, says NNPCL boss
THE Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Bashir Ojulari, has said that specialised international and continental gangs take advantage of security gaps to steal crude oil across Africa. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference held in Abuja yesterday,Continue Reading
ECONOMY: Declining manufacturing, agric sectors threaten Nigeria’s industrialisation
…As services sector takes driving seat ··Manufacturing loses N1.2trn in 5 years —Report •FDI plummets amid waning investors’ confidence •Rebasing exposes sector’s structural weakness —MAN •Nigeria struggling with de-industrialisation, says NESG •Manufacturing should contribute 40% to GDP —Ekpo There is a growing concern among industry stakeholders as the gap between realContinue Reading
Manufacturers kick against reintroduced 4% FOB charge.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Monday kicked against the reintroduction of the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) charge by the Nigeria Customs Service, which took effect on Aug. 4. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, the Director-General of MAN, said in Lagos that the move contradicts the government’s widelyContinue Reading
Confiscated undeclared cash at airports hits $2.2m – Report
The Nigeria Customs Service has made significant seizures of undeclared cash at various airports across the country between January and July 2025, totalling $2.209m. The interceptions were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano.Continue Reading
NDLEA Arrests Widow For Alleged Cocaine Trafficking With Fake Pregnancy
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old widow and mother of one for allegedly attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using a fake pregnancy as a way to escape scrutiny and detection. The agency said the suspect, identified as Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, andContinue Reading
African Nations Must Regulate ‘Debt Trap’ Loans From World Bank, IMF — Malema
South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has cautioned the continent against loans from Brentwood organisations and others, warning that such moves can undermine Africa. Malema spoke on Sunday in Enugu as a keynote speaker during the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. According to theContinue Reading
NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth
R-L: Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Apapa Branch, Engr. Emmanuel Okolo; President, NSE, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; SA-DG NIMASA (Administration and Operations), Olatunji Ahmed; Chairman NSE, Ikeja Branch, Engr. Nimot Muili and Chairman NSE, Ibeju Lekki,Continue Reading