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The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), under the leadership of Mrs. Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi FNAPE, is set to hold its highly anticipated March Technical/Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Lagos. The event, proudly sponsored by BOCA ENERGY RESOURCES LIMITED, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous energy solutions provider, promises to be a landmark gathering for professionals in the oil and gas industry.BOCA Energy Resources Limited, renowned for delivering top-tier engineering, procurement, construction, project management, and specialized oilfield services, brings its wealth of experience to support this critical industry forum. With a track record of over 100 successfully completed projects and…

By Tricia Ikem The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Idiroko Area Command, has intercepted two rare 19th-century artefacts and a cache of prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦1.35 billion. The Acting Area Controller, Mr Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters in Idiroko, Ogun. Afeni said the interception was part of intensified anti-smuggling operations along the Nigeria–Benin Republic border.He explained that the recovered artefacts are of significant historical and cultural importance to Nigeria. According to him, the artefacts were subjected to expert evaluation before being handed over to the National Museum in Abeokuta…

BOCA Energy Services Limited, a leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has joined the global community in celebrating mothers everywhere, recognizing their priceless virtues and immeasurable contributions to families, communities, and nations. In a heartfelt tribute marking Mother’s Day 2026, the company extolled mothers as the bedrock of society whose love, sacrifice, and resilience shape generations. A Timeless Tribute to Motherhood In a statement issued by the company’s Media and Public Relations team, BOCA Energy described mothers as the “custodians of life” whose influence transcends every sphere of human endeavor. The company highlighted that mothers are not only the first teachers…

In a landmark convergence of technology and media, foremost Nigerian online media platforms stormed the BOCA IT Systems Limited store and office on Friday, March 13, 2026, for an exclusive interactive session with staff and management. The visit provided journalists with a firsthand experience of BOCA’s futuristic brand of IT equipment, techie gadgets, and an impressive array of innovative solutions designed to meet diverse technological needs. From high-tech security cameras to BOCA Notebooks, premium headphones, stylish Karaoke MP3 players, smart specs, futuristic earbuds, and a vast collection of cutting-edge tech toys, the BOCA IT Systems experience left no visitor in…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, noting that sustainable progress in the industry requires the contributions of both men and women. Dr. Mobereola made this known while delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Agency in Lagos to celebrate women in commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2026. The NIMASA DG, who was addressing the gathering of women professionals from across Nigeria’s maritime industry stressed that the maritime sector presents enormous opportunities and remains a…

The Chief Executive Officer of Razor Media Group, Mr. Odita Sunday, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Lagos State Police boss, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, on his elevation to the enviable rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). In a congratulatory message on Friday, Odita described Jimoh’s promotion as well-deserved, noting that it is a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and patriotic service to Nigeria. He commended the senior police officer for his exemplary leadership, discipline, and commitment to effective policing, adding that the promotion reflects the confidence reposed in him by the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and…

Reflections on My Father at Ninety-Five By Citizen (Dr) Bolaji Oluwayanmife Akinyemi At ninety-five, my father, Alhaji Nasir Adesina Babatunde Ogunseye belongs to a generation whose lives were shaped by discipline, routine, faith, and responsibility. These were not principles they advertised loudly; they were values they simply lived. When I reflect on the life and influence of my father, I sometimes find it helpful to listen not only to my own memories of him, but also to the memories of my younger brother, Taofiq Olaotan Akanbi Ogunseye—his last born. Taofiq represents a much later chapter in Daddy’s fatherhood. Some of…

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…