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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira,…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira,…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday hosted the wedding of his son, Samuel Aondoakura Akume, to Deborah Ershima, daughter of Engineer Msula Atoga, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, coming shortly after the SGF’s own recent marriage to Queen Zaynab Otiti Obanor (Ngohemba). Although deliberately modest, the ceremony drew an impressive assemblage of high-ranking dignitaries, reflecting Senator Akume’s stature in national politics. Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the wedding reception as representative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was warmly received by the SGF and the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr.…

The family of Tony Elumelu has donated food items to orphanage homes across Lagos, Edo and Delta states, as part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach. The donation exercise, which covered six orphanage homes in Lagos State and three each in Edo and Delta states, was flagged off in Lagos by the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, at the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice, Masha, Surulere. The items distributed included essential food staples, notably 1,730 bags of rice and 290 bags of beans, aimed at supporting vulnerable children and easing the burden on caregivers as they prepare for…

The narrative surrounding Her Highness Zaynab Otiti Obanor, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is being fundamentally reshaped, moving beyond spousal association to reveal a seasoned professional with an independent legacy in development and diplomacy. Contrary to reductive social media portrayals, investigations reveal a figure long accustomed to the weight of responsibility, operating with purpose in spheres where visibility is secondary to verifiable outcomes. Her career, articulated by colleagues as one of “clarity and humility,” is anchored in youth empowerment, humanitarian coordination, and institutional development across multiple continents. “The spotlight is new, not the capacity,” a…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…

The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Lagos has achieved a remarkable revenue milestone, collecting approximately N1.577 trillion in just 12 months. The Tin Can Island Port, one of the busiest ports in Nigeria, has consistently been a major contributor to the country’s revenue. To put this achievement into perspective, the Command was assigned a revenue target of N1.525 trillion in 2025 financial year. This represents a significant increase of N51.85 billion, demonstrating the Command’s growing effectiveness in revenue collection. The Customs Area Controller, Tin-Can Island the, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, while giving the revenue profile…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali-Aba, has advised globally to give credit to God for his unconditional love for humanity Speaking to pressmen about Christmas day message in Lagos at Methodist Church headquarters,we should give credit to God for his unconditional love to humanity, and also allowed for observance of this day Addressing the economic hardship in the country, this day a saviour has born, and that settles human economy. The Labour we would have laboured for, someone came and bear the cross and that is in the person of Jesus Christ whom we are…

The Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali-Aba, has advised globally to give credit to God for his unconditional love for humanity Speaking to pressmen about Christmas day message in Lagos at Methodist Church headquarters,we should give credit to God for his unconditional love to humanity, and also allowed for observance of this day Addressing the economic hardship in the country, this day a saviour has born, and that settles human economy. The Labour we would have laboured for, someone came and bear the cross and that is in the person of Jesus Christ whom we are celebrating his birthday…