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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, an umbrella body representing Igbo traders across major markets in Lagos State, has consistently demanded that political leaders seeking elective offices present clear, actionable economic agendas that address the challenges confronting traders and SMEs. ‎ ‎ ‎President of the association, Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, made the call during a roundtable meeting with members of the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) in Lagos , where he expressed concern over the country’s economic direction and the apparent disconnect between policymakers and the trading community. ‎ ‎Ukatu lamented the high cost of doing business,…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School,Amarata, Bayelsa State,and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. ‎ ‎For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. ‎ ‎This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in…

‎ ‎St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Bayelsa, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers, Win MILO Atlantic Conference Titles ‎ ‎ ‎The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School,Amarata, Bayelsa State,and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. ‎ ‎For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The ongoing reform and modernization drive championed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has earned international recognition, with the World Bank ranking the Tin Can Island Port Complex and Apapa Port Complex among the world’s Top 20 Most Improved Ports. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎According to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, released in June 2026 by the World Bank, both ports were listed in the Top 20 Port Improvement category, underscoring the remarkable gains recorded in operational efficiency and turnaround time under the current management. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The…

‎ ‎ ‎The Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Joseph Anani, has commenced his stewardship of the Command with a series of strategic engagements, inspections, and courtesy visits aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, fostering stakeholder confidence, and enhancing inter-agency collaboration. ‎ ‎Tincan Island Port Command ,Public Relations Officer Oscar Ivara Chief Superintendent of Customs ‎Apapa said in a press statement issued that ,As part of his familiarisation tour, Comptroller Anani conducted an extensive inspection of Customs formations and terminals within the Command to obtain first-hand knowledge of available facilities, assess officers’ working conditions, and evaluate the overall operational…

‎ ‎ ‎As Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, the leadership of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) joined millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s democratic journey while applauding the growing wave of public support behind the movement to eliminate malaria across the country. ‎ ‎In a joint Democracy Day message, the Initiator of the Geneith Health Competition and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Iloabanafor, alongside the Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals and Sponsor of the initiative, Prince Ilobanafor ,announced that the competition—powered by Coatal Forte Softgel—continues to attract overwhelming participation from young Nigerians, student leaders, and community advocates nationwide. ‎ ‎They…

‎‎‎Registration has officially commenced for the groundbreaking Geneith Health Competition, a first-of-its-kind national initiative designed to mobilize secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria in an ambitious campaign to eliminate malaria and create a healthier future for the nation.‎‎The competition, organized by CEOAFRICA, Sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceutical Limited and powered by Coatal Forte Softgel in partnership with the Department of Public Health of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, represents a bold and innovative response to Nigeria’s persistent malaria burden by transforming young Nigerians into active agents of public health change.‎‎Announcing the opening of the registration portal,…

‎‎‎The 26th edition of the MILO Basketball Championship continued with the successful conclusion of the Central Conference regional finals, where Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State,and Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.‎‎For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people.‎‎Through the championship, MILO continues to create opportunities for students across Nigeria to discover their potential, build character and pursue excellence both on and off the court.‎‎This year, over 13,000 schools applied to…

‎ ‎By Ifeoma Ikem ‎ ‎Nigeria’s insurance industry is entering a new phase of transformation, and Heirs Insurance Group believes the ongoing recapitalisation exercise and broader regulatory reforms will provide the momentum needed to unlock greater opportunities across the sector. ‎ ‎Speaking during a media parley to commemorate the company’s fifth anniversary, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Life Assurance, Niyi Onifade, described the Nigeria Insurance Reform 2025 as a comprehensive framework designed to reshape the industry beyond the headline issue of capital requirements. ‎ ‎According to him, while the N50 billion recapitalisation benchmark remains significant, the reforms…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎BOCA ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, a leading indigenous oil and gas company, has officially confirmed that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Ukachukwu, will chair the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council Correspondents’ Chapel annual Press Week, scheduled for June 27, 2026. ‎ ‎The confirmation follows a formal invitation extended by the Chapel’s planning committee. ‎ ‎In his response, Mr. Ukachukwu personally affirmed his intention to attend the event in person, demonstrating his commitment to media-industry collaboration and ethical journalism. ‎ ‎Mr. Alfred Abiodun, Head of Media and Publicity BOCA ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, stated:…