The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is set to unveiled a landmark £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom. The agreement would deliver the most ambitious modernisation of Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure in nearly half a century transforming the country’s principal maritime gateways and repositioning its port system for global competitiveness. The historic financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK Export Finance (UKEF) would fund the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, popularly known as Apapa Port, and the Tin Can Island Port Complex in Lagos. Together, the two ports, Oyetola…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered and safely returned the sum of ₦3,727,500 in cash alongside other valuables worth about ₦500,000 from the scene of a fatal road crash to the rightful owner. The tragic crash occurred on Sunday, 15 March 2026, along the Zaria–Funtua Highway near Zaria Academy, involving a Toyota Corolla and a Peugeot 806 carrying a total of nine passengers. The Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Felicia Kalu in a statement issued Tuesday said the unfortunate incident claimed one life at the scene, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. He noted:”Upon…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 27 ISWAP fighters during multiple attacks on troop locations at Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai and Damboa in Borno state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Monday said the attacks, which occurred in the early hours of 16 March 2026, were mounted from several directions in a desperate attempt by the terrorists to gain propaganda advantage and overrun military positions. He said at Ajiri Cross, ahead of Njimtilo, terrorists attempted to infiltrate positions mounted by troops of Sector 1 but were swiftly…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has partnered with REX Insurance to provide weather-based insurance solutions designed to help Nigerian farmers safeguard their livelihoods against climate-related losses. By offering protection against unpredictable weather events such as droughts and floods, the initiative would make agriculture both safer and more sustainable for farmers across the country. The Director General of Nimet, Prof. Charles Anosike, during the signing of the MoU in Abuja, shared a brief history of the agency, highlighting its over 100 years of weather observation in Nigeria. Anosike said that agricultural sector is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate…
A former Governor of Kano state, Senator Musa Kwankwaso has called on the federal and State governments to leave no stone unturned in providing all necessary resources and support to enable the military to decisively defeat these terrorist networks. Kwankwaso in a statement issued Tuesday said these latest attacks, following other recent incidents in Borno signal a disturbing resurgence of senseless terrorism that threatens the peace of the communities that have struggled so hard to rebuild after years of relative calm. This, he said, cannot be tolerated. He noted: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific multiple suicide bombings…
The police have confirmed that 23 persons were killed, while 108 others were injured in the multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening. The incidents, which occurred at about 7:24 p.m., targeted crowded and strategic locations within the metropolis, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover, Maiduguri. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso in a statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the explosions were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The coordinated bomb explosion across different parts of Maiduguri…
Ahead of the National convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled to hold on March 27th and 28th, the ruling party has confirmed that the current zoning arrangement for the National Working Committee (NWC) positions would be maintained. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement issued Monday emphasised that the existing zoning arrangement for NWC positions across states within the geo-political zones remains valid and applicable to the upcoming National Convention. He noted: “As contained in the published All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses, National Convention, and Related Activities, the existing zoning arrangement…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the President extolled the new minister for his professionalism in coordinating the work of the Tax Reforms Committee. Tinubu noted that Oyedele’s commitment and deep knowledge of tax policy played a critical role in shaping the reforms designed to simplify the tax system, expand the revenue base, and create a more business-friendly environment in Nigeria.…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has ordered nationwide deployment of personnel and logistics for the 2026 Eid-El-Fitri Special Patrol Operations scheduled to hold from 17 to 22 March 2026. He gave the order on Monday in Abuja as part of efforts to guarantee safe travels for motorists during the festive period. The special patrol, he said, was in line with the Corps’ statutory responsibility of ensuring safer road use across Nigeria, and is designed to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries while ensuring free flow of traffic on major highways. The operation will…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have inaugurated the Safety Management System (SMS) Pro system to enhance aviation safety oversight in Nigeria. The platform, a centralised safety data management system designed to address gaps identified in previous ICAO audits, including fragmented data and inconsistent reporting across the sector. It added that the platform would improve hazard reporting, data analysis, and regulatory compliance ahead of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) validation mission scheduled for April 2026. Speaking during the inauguration held in Abuja, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo…