Author: Mujeedat
The Obidient Movement has issued a press statement calling on all eligible Nigerians (18 years and above) who have not collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement stressed that the CVR window will end on Friday, July 10, 2026, describing it as the last opportunity for citizens to secure their PVCs before the 2027 General Elections. The statement, signed by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, framed voter registration and participation as both a constitutional right…
Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority and President of Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), pitched port modernisation as a key driver of national and regional economic transformation in his opening remarks at the PMAWCA Board Committee Meeting in Lagos on 18 May 2026. He told the gathering that Nigeria’s ports have undergone substantial reforms over the past two years, which have improved cargo handling times, eased congestion, and boosted confidence among international shipping lines. Dantsoho traced these gains to strategic reforms aligned with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that Nigeria is actively expanding its port capacity and driving major maritime reforms to position the country as the leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa. Speaking at the mid‑year session of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) Board of Directors meeting in Victoria Island, Lagos, on 18 May 2026, Oyetola said the federal government has approved the development of additional deep‑sea ports across the country to complement existing infrastructure and strengthen supply‑chain resilience. Oyetola, who opened the meeting under…
Top energy executives, government officials, and industry stakeholders will converge in Lagos from 19 to 20 May 2026 for the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) 2026 Oil & Gas Midstream & Downstream Stakeholders Summit. The event is tailored to explore emerging business opportunities in Nigeria’s midstream and downstream oil and gas segments, as the sector evolves under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The summit will bring together decision‑makers from government, regulators, institutional investors, financiers, operators, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors to discuss how to unlock growth, drive investment, and strengthen local content…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced its 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster and Related Hazards for the South‑South geopolitical zone in Calabar, Cross River State. Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar flagged off the exercise on Thursday, 14 May 2026, describing it as a drive to secure early, coordinated action that will protect lives, property, and livelihoods during the 2026 rainy season. She highlighted that the South‑South region is among Nigeria’s most flood‑prone areas due to its coastal geography, intense rainfall, overflowing rivers, inadequate drainage infrastructure, and the worsening effects of climate change, which…
The Finance and Business Online Publishers Association (FiBOP) has announced the 3rd edition of its Youth Capacity Building and Empowerment Programme, a specialised masterclass on Artificial Intelligence and digital skills tailored for Senior Secondary School students in Lagos State. Themed “Digital Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Online Safety, Insurance, and Financial Literacy for Nigerian Youth,” the event will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Ikeja. The focal point of this year’s programme is an intensive masterclass led by a leading AI expert, designed to provide students with practical, hands‑on…
Nigeria’s expanding oil prospects and growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, alongside exploration activity across the continent, are helping to drive demand for industrial gas turbines as the global market heads into a new phase of growth. A recent IndexBox report on the Industrial Gas Turbine market projects that the sector will enter a transformative decade between 2026 and 2035, shaped by rising energy‑security concerns, the need for grid flexibility, and the global push to cut emissions. The report notes that the oil and gas industry accounts for about 18 percent of industrial gas turbine demand, mainly through mechanical‑drive…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in line with the Electoral Act 2026. National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed that the submissions were completed by 8 May 2026, two days ahead of the extended deadline of 10 May 2026. The extension of the timeline had been granted earlier after political parties raised concerns about the original 21 April 2026 submission date during a meeting with the Commission on 24 March 2026. In a statement issued on…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Lagos. The three-day meeting, scheduled for May 18 to 20, 2026, is being hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority and will bring together maritime leaders and port administrators from across West and Central Africa to discuss the future of ports and regional maritime development. With the theme, Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development, the meeting will focus on strengthening port infrastructure, improving…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger data validation and broader stakeholder engagement as fiscal and regulatory reforms continue to unfold in Nigeria. He made the call on Monday, 11 May 2026, when the Nigeria Customs Service hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The meeting, held in the CGC’s Board Room, brought together senior executives from major brewing companies and focused on tax administration, trade transparency and the proposed tax stamp policy currently under government consideration. Adeniyi said policy decisions affecting major sectors of the economy must be guided…