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‎ ‎APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport, as Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, led a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime cooperation and attract further investment into the country’s port infrastructure. ‎ ‎The MoU, signed in Copenhagen on Monday, 7 September 2026, marks a significant step towards the development of the greenfield port project, which is expected to provide additional deepwater capacity, accommodate larger container vessels and create new transshipment opportunities for Nigeria and the wider West African market. ‎ ‎The MoU…

Only two years into his stewardship of the Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria ,MAJAN, Comrade Jerry Fash Aguigbo has steadily etched his name into the leadership narrative of the association through a blend of intellectual depth, purposeful engagement and an uncommon commitment to unity. A cerebral, empathetic, and unifying leader, his is fondly called the Father of MAJAN by members of the Association. As President of MAJAN, Comrade Aguigbo has demonstrated by words and actions that effective leadership is not merely about occupying an office, but about inspiring confidence, cultivating fellowship and creating an environment in which members can collectively…

‎ ‎The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, AIG SIMEON U. AKPANUDOM psc fdc mspsp MNIM FCAI on Monday, 7 September 2026, paid a working visit to the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), where he engaged officers on professionalism, discipline, effective supervision, operational readiness and strict adherence to the rule of law.‎‎During the visit, the AIG emphasised that professionalism, discipline and accountability remain fundamental to effective policing. He charged officers to conduct themselves in a manner that would uphold the integrity and reputation…

The David Omenukor Foundation has launched its 2026 breast and cervical cancer awareness and early detection campaign, providing free mammogram screenings to about 22 underserved and vulnerable women in Mesquite, Texas.The initiative, which commenced on Friday, September 4, was organised in partnership with Methodist Health System as part of efforts to promote early detection and prevention of breast and cervical cancer and remove financial barriers that often prevent women from accessing essential healthcare.Held ahead of October’s cancer awareness month, the campaign featured an awareness road walk, expert health talks and free clinical screenings for participants.Founder and Chief Executive Officer of…

How “Egbon Tunji” Left an Indelible Mark on Ago-Iwoye Students ~ By Ayo Mojoyin Sometimes, a career can be measured not only by the office a man eventually occupies, but by the lives he touches long before he gets there. For Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, the journey to the highest professional office in the Nigeria Police Force has taken him from the corridors of Ago-Iwoye Police Division to the very top of Nigeria’s policing hierarchy. When he recently returned to the Ago-Iwoye Police Division the place where he served as a young Divisional Police Officer, he was not merely…

‎ ‎.Outward cargo rises 22% as transshipment traffic gains momentum ‎ ‎.Container traffic hits 602,392 TEUs, vehicle traffic up 18.3% ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The federal government’s reform of the nation’s maritime sector has started to the necessary fruits as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), recorded growth in cargo throughput, vessel traffic, container movements, vehicle traffic among others in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. ‎This was contained in the NPA Operational Performance Report for the Second Quarter of 2026, which revealed an overall improvement in operational activities. ‎ ‎Analysis of the report showed that most of the…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has taken its pioneering reform of community pharmacy practice to the global stage, unveiling its Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) framework at the 84th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada.The presentation marked another significant milestone in what has emerged as a purposeful leadership initiative by the ACPN to transform community pharmacy practice, strengthen professional development and reposition community pharmacists as critical players in primary healthcare delivery.In 2025, ACPN took the pharmacy world by surprise by pioneering the introduction of CPACPI as a structured platform…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 31, 2026, hosted executive members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at its National Headquarters in Abuja to explore deeper collaboration in media, digital communication, and professional development. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the National Public Relations Officer and spokesperson for the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, highlighted the strategic role of media in communicating institutional reforms. He cited the Service’s monthly newsletter, social media presence, and data analytics as central to these efforts, remarking that “in every…

‎ ‎ ‎The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA and Initiator of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been honoured with the prestigious Peace & Enterprise Ambassadorial Award by the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity (IRYAPU). ‎ ‎The award, according to the organisation, recognises Ilobanafor’s contributions to youth empowerment, job creation, public health advocacy, peacebuilding and nation-building. ‎ ‎The conferment ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, attracted business leaders, civil society representatives, youth advocates and members of the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity from across the country. ‎…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Renewed Hope Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (RHYDEI) has welcomed its reported endorsement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as one of the top support groups backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC candidates nationwide. ‎ ‎The organisation described the development as a significant milestone for its members across Nigeria and in the Diaspora, saying the recognition comes with greater responsibility to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation, empowerment initiatives and engagement with Nigerians. ‎ ‎In a press statement issued on Monday,signed by Innocent Eneta ‎the National Media Coordinator for Renewed Hope Youth Development and Empowerment…