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NPA Celebrates Maritime Women’s Achievements On International Women’s Day

The Nigerian Ports Authority proudly celebrates the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of women in the maritime sector—including firefighting, security, piloting, engineering, hydrography, administrative and maritime-support services such as aids to navigation. These remarkable women are excelling even in roles that traditionally demand male-kind of strength. The Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, noted in a […]

Anti-Corruption Group Commends FG on National Single Window Initiative

The Media Anti-Corruption Initiatives (MACI), a leading non-governmental organization, has applauded the Federal Government’s forthcoming launch of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized platform designed to integrate all transactions and interactions with public agencies. In a joint press release, Captain Adamu Mishela (Chairman) and Funso Olojo (Secretary General) emphasized the significance of the NSW […]

CBN Says Banking Sector Recapitalisation on Course, 30 Banks Meet New Capital Threshold

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported steady progress in the ongoing recapitalisation of the country’s banking sector, a key reform introduced in 2024 to strengthen the resilience, stability, and long-term capacity of the financial system to support Nigeria’s economic growth. Since the rollout of the policy, banks across the industry have been taking […]

NAGAFF Launches Trade War Committee to Sanitize Nigerian Ports

By Tunde Ojudun The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has inaugurated a Trade War Committee to confront entrenched corruption and inefficiencies at Nigeria’s ports, a move aimed at boosting transparency and strengthening the country’s global trade position. The committee, made up of experts in trade, law, and technology, will provide credible field […]

Police Raid Illegal Factories in Anambra Over Destruction of Beverage Packaging Materials

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command, in collaboratioon with beverage manufacturing companies, have raided several illegal facilities in Onitsha, Anambra State, arresting individuals allegedly involved in the destruction of returnable packaging materials such as glass bottles and plastic crates belonging to beverage producers. The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), […]

Dangote Refinery Pledges Stable Fuel Supply as Global Oil Market Faces Disruptions

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to maintaining energy stability in the country despite growing volatility in the international oil market. The company said recent tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global refining activities, leading to the shutdown of some refineries and a reduction in production worldwide. The situation […]

Breaking News: NAGAFF Declares “Trade War” on Corruption in Nigeria’s Ports

By Tunde Ojudun The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has issued a stern warning to freight forwarders and their principals, stressing that false declarations of imports and exports under the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 are illegal and punishable by law. Dr. Increase Uche, Chairman of NAGAFF’s Trade War Committee, announced that […]

Oyo/Osun Customs Controller Strengthens Partnership with BATN; Visits Alaafin of Oyo

By Tunde Ojudun In his efforts to deepen collaboration with critical stakeholders in revenue generation and the facilitation of legitimate trade, the Acting Customs Area Controller of Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, led members of his management team on a courtesy visit to British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN). During the visit, DC […]

Cashless Policy: MMIA Tollgate Operation Suspended Over Gridlock

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended tollgate operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following severe traffic congestion caused by its new cashless payment policy. Since Monday, the enforcement of FAAN’s “Operation Go Cashless” initiative—which requires motorists to pay tolls electronically using preloaded access cards—has led to long queues and frustration […]