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‎More than 260,000 students across 13 universities in Nigeria are set to experience the NESCAFÉ Campus Storm 2026, as NESCAFÉ takes its “My Coffee, My Vibe” campaign directly to university campuses, creating experiences around the music, creativity, connections and interests that shape campus life.‎‎ Following International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the Campus Storm reflects the diversity of interests, passions and aspirations that shape the experiences of young Nigerians.‎Across the participating universities, NESCAFÉ is creating spaces where students can connect, express themselves and explore their interests through art, music, poetry, creativity and…

‎Some Maritime and Economic experts have urged Nigeria to completely modernize its ports to achieve its aim of becoming the leading maritime hub and gateway in West and Central Africa. ‎The made the call during the 4th Annual Martime lecture of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN on Friday in Lagos. They noted that some of the areas to be modernized include infrastructure and operational models, modern equipment, digitalisation, institutional reform, human capital development and commercial modernisation involving tariffs, concessions, investment and service quality. They also warned that official bottlenecks, high operational costs, persistent terminal congestion, slow cargo evacuation,…

‎‎The Oyo State Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is set to host a week-long celebration of the 2026 World Pharmacists Day, with Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, PSN President Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, keynote speaker Pharm. Lekan Asuni and other prominent dignitaries expected at the event.‎‎The celebration, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, will bring together government officials, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical industry leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to spotlight the evolving role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare delivery.‎Themed “Empowering Pharmacist for a Healthier Future,” the celebration will highlight the critical contributions of pharmacists to…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎DrRichSwier.com Contributor Set to Take Campaign Message to the People Ahead of 2027 Election. ‎ ‎The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its list of qualified candidates for the forthcoming 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, confirming Oladigbo Oluwasogo Olalekan, ASM, ACIPM, HRPL, as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives election. ‎ ‎The development marks a significant milestone in Oladigbo’s political journey as he prepares to formally take his campaign message to the people of Obokun and Oriade and seek their support and votes ahead…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani has awarded scholarships to 11 students from Niger state in different universities. Ndarani gave the scholarship awards through his Mohammed Ndarani Humanitarian Foundation when the Council of Students Union Government (SUG) Presidents, Niger state paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The learned silk who said he has adopted the students as his sons promised to sponsor them to degree and some at post-graduate levels. He noted that the foundation is a platform for him to give back to the society, making life meaningful for the less privileged at the…

Nigeria’s Port Competitiveness Requires End-to-End Modernisation, Stakeholders Warn Nigeria’s ambition to emerge as the leading maritime and trade gateway in West and Central Africa can only be achieved through an end-to-end modernisation of its ports, including infrastructure, digitalisation, regulation, security and efficient connections to the hinterland, stakeholders in the maritime sector have said. They spoke against the backdrop of growing concerns over port costs, congestion, cargo evacuation and the competitiveness of Nigerian ports at the 2026 Annual Maritime Lecture of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN. Delivering the keynote address, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA…

‎‎The Managing Director CEOAFRICA and initiator of Geneith Health Competition, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, alongside members of the (GHC) team, has joined staff and associates of Geneith Pharmaceuticals in celebrating the Executive Chairman of the company, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, on his birthday.‎‎Chief Umenwa was received with cheers and goodwill by workers and GHC team members at the company’s headquarters, where tributes were paid to his visionary leadership, commitment to staff welfare, healthcare development and philanthropy.‎‎Speaking during the celebration, Prince Iloabanafor described Chief Umenwa as a distinguished pharmaceutical industry leader whose contributions have significantly impacted healthcare delivery and community development in…

‎‎‎‎‎The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, today, 8 September 2026, received the Akwa Ibom State Liaison Officer in Lagos, Mr. Anthony Isonguyo, mcipm, Alumnus LSB&F,  who paid a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Simeon U Akpanudom psc fdc mspsp MNIM FCAI.‎‎In e-signed  statement,ASP Mayegun Aminat anipr MNISMA.‎Police Public Relations Officer, said that the visit provided an opportunity to strengthen the existing relationship between the FCID Annex, Lagos, the Akwa Ibom State Government and its liaison office in Lagos.‎‎The statement,Mr. Isonguyo, who recently assumed duty as the…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Governing Board of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, led by its Chairman, Engr. Kehinde Olayinka Akinola, paid a working visit to the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Lagos. ‎ ‎The Director General NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, in his speech noted that effective collaboration between MAN, Oron and NIMASA is key to the development of training of seafarers in Nigeria. ‎ ‎The DG announce that the Agency is working on a review of the curriculum of the Standard Training Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) 2017, for…

‎ ‎The political landscape of Delta North of Delta State witnessed a major shift recently as thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). ‎ ‎The defectors said they were leaving the “darkness of APC” for the “light of prosperity” under the NDC. ‎ ‎The event, which held at Stevenson Hotel, Agbor, was attended by party leaders, stakeholders, and a large crowd of supporters. ‎ ‎Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Alex Ikpeazu noted that the people were tired of hunger, hardship, and lack of development at both the state and national levels.…