…Set to deepen private sector collaboration By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), His Excellency Barrister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to upgrading dilapidated infrastructure, phasing out unsafe boats, strengthening waterway safety enforcement, and deepening collaboration with the private sector to unlock the…
Thousands of jobs are at risk in Lagos following the shutdown of several inland container terminals, as operators lament severe cargo shortages from Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports. The Association of Bonded Terminals Operators of Nigeria has confirmed that ITC Container Terminals, Alliance Container Terminal, and Creseada Container Terminals have ceased operations due to lack…
The Police on Monday arraigned two men before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, over the alleged theft of three cows valued at N12 million. The defendants, Adamu Abdullah, 30, and Bachari Muhammed, 23, whose residential addresses were not disclosed, are standing trial on charges of conspiracy and stealing.They, however, pleaded not guilty to…
A 32-year-old man, Godwin Udoka, was on Monday arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, over the alleged theft of company property valued at N1.2 million. Udoka, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing charges bordering on stealing and conduct likely to breach public peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, describing them as critical to improving governance, mobility, and economic growth in the state. The projects include the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge, the Lagos State Geographical Information System (LAGIS) building, and the Multi-Agency Complex in Alausa, which has been renamed the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under his ministry, stressing the need for strict accountability and measurable performance outcomes. Oyetola gave the directive on Thursday in Lagos during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan has pledged to intensify efforts to promote gender inclusion and empower women across Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. She made the announcement on Friday, March 27, 2026, during her keynote speech at the 5th anniversary of the Women in Maritime…
