National Assembly Boycotts South Africa Over Xenophobia Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of legislative activities hosted by the country over continued reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A statement on Friday signed by the […]
Oyetola Woos Danish Investors for Nigeria’s Maritime Sector
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is seeking Danish investment and technology for projects in the marine and blue economy, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy says. The ministry said the Minister Adegboyega Oyetola made the call during a meeting with Denmark’s Minister for Business and Competitiveness, Martin Lidegaard, in Copenhagen. Oyetola urged Danish businesses […]
NAICOM, NCAA Strengthen Insurance Checks for Airlines
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are strengthening checks on aviation insurance to ensure adequate financial protection for air travellers, third parties and other stakeholders. The two agencies formalised the partnership on Wednesday in Abuja with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the […]
NANS Seeks Campus Export Hubs Across Six Geopolitical Zones
By Oluwakemi Kindnaess The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to establish export hubs in universities across the six geopolitical zones. NANS said the hubs would train and mentor students on export development and help prepare them for opportunities in the global market. The student body made […]
Reps Probe ₦432bn NMDPRA Debt, Summon Oil Firms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into ₦432.07 billion in outstanding obligations owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) by oil companies and other entities. The probe is being conducted by the House Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s annual reports over […]
FG Drives Private Investment into Badagry Deep-Seaport
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract private investment into Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, with APM Terminals exploring the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos. The development followed a visit by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime […]
CBN Makes Terrorism Financing Supervision a Priority
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made the supervision of terrorism financing risks a priority as part of efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being exploited by illicit actors. The apex bank said its supervisory activities would focus on how financial institutions identify, assess and manage terrorism financing risks, […]
Police Rescue 17 Children, Arrest 7 in Trafficking Ring
Nigeria’s Ports Record 12.3% Cargo Growth in Q2
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s ports recorded a strong increase in cargo activity in the second quarter of 2026, with total throughput rising by 12.3 per cent to 35.74 million metric tonnes. The figure, contained in the Nigerian Ports Authority’s Q2 2026 Operational Performance Report, represents an increase from the 31.83 million metric tonnes recorded in […]
NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Trafficker Posing as Tea Businessman
By Oluwalemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a convicted cocaine trafficker who allegedly disguised himself as a herbal tea businessman while coordinating drug shipments to Saudi Arabia. The suspect, 34-year-old Dunu Bethel Ebubechukwu, was arrested in a sting operation at Article Market, opposite Trade Fair Market, Ojo, Lagos, on Friday. […]