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MWUN MOURNS COMRADE CHRIS IDAGBONRE

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Chris Eromosele Idagbonre, who died after a brief illness. Comrade Chris served the Union faithfully for more than 25 years, rising to the position of Vice President-General (VPG) before his retirement in 2025. His career began at the Nigerian Ports […]

Freight Forwarders Ejected at Lagos Airport as Dispute With FAAN Escalates

By Tunde Ojudun The standoff between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and freight forwarder associations at Lagos Airport has intensified, following the forceful eviction of the groups from their offices at the cargo terminal. At the heart of the dispute is FAAN’s new tariff regime, introduced on February 2, 2026. Freight forwarders, operating […]

Ogun I Customs Officers Repel Another Violent Attack During Anti-Smuggling Operation

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has reported another violent assault on its operatives, less than a week after a similar incident in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area left two officers critically injured. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Zakari Chado, the latest attack occurred […]

Arthur Steven Projects 45.9% Gain for Nigerian Equities In 2026

…Says Pre-Election Liquidity, Dangote IPOs To Reshape Nigerian Market The Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited and former president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected a 45.9 per cent return for Nigerian equities in the 2026 financial year, citing improving macroeconomic stability, pre-election liquidity, expected monetary easing and […]

SON Partners with Niger State to Boost Women’s Empowerment Programmes

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced a new collaboration with the office of the First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago, aimed at fostering economic inclusion, enterprise development, and community resilience within the state. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to Her Excellency by SON’s Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi […]

Moniepoint Marks 10 Years of Impact, Disburses ₦1 Trillion in Credit to SMEs

Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem and Nigeria’s leading platform for small businesses, has released its 2025 Year in Review, celebrating a decade of “financial happiness” and transformative growth. With over 6 million active businesses on its platform, Moniepoint’s microfinance bank has now disbursed more than ₦1 trillion in credit, empowering thousands of enterprises — […]

FG Invests ₦14.6 Billion in Modern Boats to Curb Waterway Accidents

In a bid to drastically reduce accidents on Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has procured modern boats and ferries worth ₦14.6 billion for distribution across riverine communities. The initiative aims to phase out the unsafe wooden and dilapidated boats that have long contributed to frequent mishaps. The disclosure was made on Thursday, January 29, 2026, […]