Author: Mujeedat
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector are converging on a unified strategy to enhance energy efficiency through stronger partnerships and expanded investment channels. At the forefront of this initiative is the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations-Alliance (REEEA-A), which is advocating for intensified collaboration, increased funding and coordinated efforts to fast-track access to clean and affordable energy across the country. The call was made during the fifth International Conference of REEEA-A held on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, in Lagos, where participants emphasised the need to move beyond policy debates to tangible execution. Held under the theme “Accelerating…
The United Kingdom’s Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Peter Carter, has stated that Nigeria’s oil, gas and mining sectors have the potential to drive transformational change in the country, but warned that revenues from these industries have often become a source of corruption and conflict. Carter made the remarks at a one-day workshop titled ‘Extractive Industry Dialogue on Corruption,’ organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking at the event, Carter noted that oil and gas mining can deliver transformational change not only…
The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) is set to convene maritime industry stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, practitioners, academics and development partners at its 2026 Maritime Training Summit scheduled for September 4, 2026, in Lagos. The one-day summit will hold at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, from 10:00 a.m., with the theme, “The Power of Innovation in a Future-Ready Maritime Training Agenda.” The summit is designed to place human capital development at the centre of Nigeria’s quest to maximise the economic opportunities presented by the blue economy. AMJON said the event would provide a platform for robust…
The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive national strategy to reverse the long-standing imbalance in cargo distribution between Lagos ports and underutilised eastern ports, describing the initiative as a critical economic imperative for reducing logistic costs and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness as a West African maritime hub. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adewola Oyentola, disclosed the plan while delivering a keynote address at the General Meeting and Conference of the League of Maritime Editors in Lagos, where he outlined a multi-pronged reform agenda aimed at creating a balanced, efficient and interconnected national port system. Speaking…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen coordination across Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security capabilities. The President’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa, will coordinate and provide secretariat support for the 11-man committee constituted by the President to draft the strategic defence operations plan. Other members of the committee include the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Matawalle; the Chief…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has kicked off a two-day Strategic Communication Workshop for Heads of Department, Voter Education and Publicity (VEP), from its state offices nationwide, as part of its preparations for the 2027 General Election. Held in Abuja from Wednesday, 19 August to Thursday, 20 August 2026, the workshop is designed to strengthen the capacity of state-level communication officers to engage credibly with the electorate, counter misinformation and disinformation, and enhance public trust in the electoral process. Declaring the workshop open, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed…
The President of the League of Maritime Editors has called for urgent attention to the imbalance in cargo distribution between Lagos and Eastern ports. He urged authorities to tackle pollution and waste in Nigeria’s coastal waters as part of efforts to unlock the full potential of the nation’s marine and blue economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the League’s annual general meeting and conference in Lagos, the President said the event was organised with the primary objective of setting the agenda for policymakers, informing the public, and educating citizens on critical issues affecting the maritime sector. “Today’s conference is…
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria as well as their customers and employees, has announced the launch of a heavily enhanced savings account product line, backed by a new brand campaign themed “One Step Ahead,”. Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa is spearheading this promotion coming at a time where many businesses and individuals are grappling with global economic uncertainties. Consumers across Nigeria are demanding simpler, more flexible ways to save with an increased demand for tools that not only build financial discipline but lay a real foundation for…
The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive national strategy to reverse the long-standing imbalance in cargo distribution between Lagos ports and underutilised eastern ports, describing the initiative as a critical economic imperative for reducing logistic costs and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness as a West African maritime hub. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adewola Oyentola, disclosed the plan in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Aneslecia Ogboma, Director of Press at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, at the General Meeting and Conference of the League of Maritime Editors in Lagos, where he…
The Director General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rtd.) Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, mni, PhD, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its unwavering commitment to combating the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in Nigeria. The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by the Director General and his delegation to the Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command, Comptroller Mohammed Sani Umar, mni, at the Command Headquarters in Minna, Niger State on 19 August 2026. Speaking during the visit, DIG (Rtd.) Kokumo…