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Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. Anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation and institutional reform, the new maritime policy direction is designed to reposition Nigeria’s seaports as competitive hubs within the global shipping ecosystem Last week, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) released its 2025 report showing that the nation’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a…

By Tricia Ikem A legal controversy has emerged in Lagos following a petition seeking a review of a legal advice issued in a case involving two female teachers accused of negligence in a child injury incident at a nursery school in Ikorodu. The petition, submitted by Crown Cannan Attorneys, calls on the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to reconsider the legal advice issued on September 16, 2022, in the case filed as Commissioner of Police vs. Ambassador Rukayat Tobiloba and Rukayat Lawal. Addressed to the then Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo, the application argues that…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has called for digital transformation as a catalyst for increasing the number of women participation in the maritime industry. Dr Mobereola said this in Lagos at a regional symposium organized by NIMASA in collaboration with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana on “Digitalization and the Empowerment of Women in the Maritime Sector of West Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Pathways.” The NIMASA DG who was represented by the Agency’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile, noted that digitalization is capable of significantly…

BOCA Energy Services Limited, a leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, honoring the invaluable contributions of women to society, the economy, and the energy industry. In a statement issued to mark the occasion, the management of BOCA Energy described women as indispensable partners in progress whose resilience, innovation, and leadership continue to shape a better world for all. Celebrating Women’s Contributions Across Sectors BOCA Energy recognized the multifaceted roles women play across every sphere of human endeavor—from the home to the workplace, from classrooms to boardrooms, and from local communities…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has applauded the contributions of women to the development of the Nigerian Maritime industry. In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain”, Dr Mobereola celebrated the strength, expertise and invaluable contributions of women to the sector emphasising that the industry has gained progress, innovation and sustainable growth through their efforts. According to him “I celebrate your strength, expertise, and invaluable contributions to our maritime industry. “The theme #GiveToGain reflects your daily impact. Through your professionalism, leadership, and…

Citizen (Dr) Bolaji O. AkinyemiApostle and Nation Builder I Come in Peace. Over the years I have had several engagements with the Christian community on the subject of biblical interpretation. My passion to see the Word of God remain the supreme institution of interpretation gave birth to Voice of His Word Ministry — Ohùn Ọ̀rọ̀ Rẹ̀, as it came to me in Yoruba. Such engagements have, understandably, pitched me against many preachers to date, including Apostle Johnson Suleman. A spiritual protégé once observed that I hardly quote preachers. My response was simple: perhaps I would begin to do so when…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Leadership success rarely begins in office. It begins long before the oath of office, in preparation. Across Nigeria, many governments have entered office with enthusiasm but without a working document, a strategic framework, or the intellectual architecture required to translate campaign promises into policy outcomes. When that happens, governance becomes improvisation.What we are witnessing in Abia State today provides a useful case study of the power of preparation. The Abia Preparation Before assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Otti constituted a 100-member Transition Council to examine the structural challenges of Abia State and recommend…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi One of the tragedies of Nigerian politics is that serious national conversations are too often hijacked by anonymous propagandists who mistake insult for argument and mud-throwing for civic engagement. Recently, I received a lengthy diatribe circulating under the mysterious signature of “Oracle.” It was sent to me by someone who had read my reflections on the leadership example emerging from Abia State under Governor Alex Otti.The sender perhaps expected me to applaud the language of political gutter warfare. Instead, it provoked a deeper concern about the quality of our political discourse. Let me be clear…

Seplat Energy Plc, the Nigerian oil and gas company that acquired ExxonMobil’s onshore and shallow-water assets in a landmark $1.28 billion deal, has successfully restored 49 idle wells to production as part of an aggressive turnaround strategy, and is already planning to bring 50 more back online this year. The Lagos- and London-listed producer disclosed the achievement in its latest audited financial statement, describing the idle well restoration programme as “the cornerstone of growth delivered offshore in 2025.” The campaign delivered an additional 48,600 barrels of oil per day in gross production capacity at a gross cost of approximately $60…

: L-R: Minister of Marine Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho when the NPA boss visited the office of the Minister in Abuja…recently Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The report revealed that total cargo throughput surged by 24.8 percent rising from approximately 103.6 million metric tons…