Author: Mujeedat
The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has announced that its second‑quarter conference will hold on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. Scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., the event will run under the theme, “Attaining Port Efficiency in the Face of Emerging Technology.” The conference aims to bring together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors for robust dialogue on improving port operations and unlocking Nigeria’s maritime and economic potential. It will serve as a platform to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping seaport efficiency, encourage knowledge exchange, and deepen collaboration across the industry.…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new regulatory framework designed to improve transparency and operational efficiency in the country’s power sector by tightening the monitoring of transmission losses and strengthening the rules governing mini‑grids. The Commission issued **Order No. NERC/2026/026**, which sets out a formal mechanism for measuring and reporting regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF) across the transmission network operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Transmission Loss Factor measures the percentage of electricity generated that is lost as it moves through the grid due to technical factors such as resistance, heat, and system inefficiencies.…
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi as Chairman of the newly established Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), alongside five other commissioners. The appointments, which took effect from 21 January 2026, were earlier forwarded to the Gombe State House of Assembly and have since been confirmed in line with the law establishing the commission. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, said the formation of the GOSERC leadership team reflects the Governor’s commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and investor‑friendly electricity market in Gombe. The commission’s mandate is to…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has cemented its position as a key player in Nigeria’s aviation sector by serving as the sole ground handling service provider during the commissioning of the newly built Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The formal opening of the airport marks a major step in expanding Nigeria’s air infrastructure and positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for both passenger and cargo operations. As the exclusive ground handler, SAHCO is responsible for ramp handling, passenger facilitation, cargo operations, and overall flight support at the airport. The appointment…
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has announced plans to confront Temile Development Company Nigeria Ltd over the firm’s persistent refusal to unionize its maritime workers in Port Harcourt. Acting in solidarity with the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO‑WTSSA), MWUN has resolved to secure union recognition for staff at the company’s premises located at No. 2, Omedu Street, Rumueme, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. MWUN disclosed that it has written multiple letters titled *“Request for the Unionization of Our Members in Your Company”* on 26…
Tosin Eniolorunda, Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., has delivered on a commitment that underscores his long‑standing advocacy for deepening financial literacy among women business owners in Nigeria. In partnership with ALX, Eniolorunda recently hosted a four‑hour virtual *Entrepreneurship Masterclass* that brought together 100 women entrepreneurs for a practical, hands‑on session aimed at transforming petty trading into sustainable, value‑driven enterprises. The Masterclass was structured around three core modules: *The Model*, *The Money*, and *The Plan*. Each session was facilitated by a subject‑matter expert and built around live, guided exercises rather than lecture‑style teaching. Participants worked through a one‑page…
The Director‑General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has underscored Nigeria’s growing role in shaping international rules on data access, use, and security at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organization (WDO) in Beijing. The high‑level gathering, which brought together over 500 participants including government officials, multilateral agencies, and digital‑technology experts, marked a major step toward more coordinated global data governance and digital‑economy cooperation. Tegbe, who attended the summit alongside the NCSP Head of International Relations, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, described Nigeria’s participation as a strategic move to position the country at the heart of global conversations…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported a record‑breaking plunge in crude production for March, as the conflict between a U.S.‑Israeli alliance and Iran continues to paralyse key Middle Eastern exporters. OPEC’s secretariat data show that cartel output collapsed by 7.88 million barrels per day (MMbpd) to 20.79 MMbpd in March, marking the steepest decline in records going back to the 1980s. The report, compiled by the organization’s research department in Vienna, attributes the sharp drop to dramatic output losses in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, all hit by the shutdown of…
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose slightly to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The figure marks a 5.25 per cent increase from 1.31 million bpd recorded in February, as disclosed in OPEC’s March Monthly Oil Market Report released on Monday. OPEC said its data on Nigeria’s output were obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities, in line with the group’s practice of sourcing member‑country figures from both official channels and secondary sources such as energy intelligence platforms. By OPEC’s primary assessment, Nigeria remains below its 1.5 million…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, visited the International Breweries Plc plant in Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders. The courtesy visit provided a platform for enhanced engagement between the Command and the brewery on matters of compliance, revenue generation, and trade facilitation. During the visit, DC Wale Adewole underscored the critical importance of compliance with existing excise laws and regulations, stressing that adherence to these rules supports national revenue collection and…