Author: Mujeedat

Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have identified rail connectivity, green energy adoption, and digital integration as critical pillars for unlocking growth and achieving a fully functional smart port system. They cautioned that without coordinated investments in logistics infrastructure, reliable power supply, and technology-driven operations, the country’s ports may struggle to meet global competitiveness standards. The experts made these remarks during a panel session at the 6th JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall Meeting held on Friday in Lagos, themed “Towards a Regime of Smart Ports in Nigeria.” The Managing Director of Inland Containers Nigeria Limited (ICNL), Omotayo Dada, stressed that…

The Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Kingsley Igwe, has said Nigeria could trim total port and logistics costs by up to 14 per cent and lift operational efficiency by around 40 per cent if the country fully embraces smart port systems. He made the submission during his keynote address at the 6th Edition of the *JournalNG* Port Industry Town Hall Meeting in Lagos on 24 April 2026, citing global benchmarks that show smart ports substantially reduce operating expenditures while driving productivity. Igwe noted that international data point to roughly a 14…

The Obidient Movement has issued a passionate appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria for a swift and definitive judicial resolution of the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Movement stressed that further delay in the apex court’s judgment amounts to “democracy denied” for thousands of opposition supporters who see the ADC and its coalition partners as a credible alternative to the ruling party. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the Movement warned that the current leadership vacuum in the main opposition coalition has thrown party members into a state of uncertainty…

The Publisher of JournalNG_, a widely read maritime magazine, and Convener of the JournalNG_ Port Industry Town Hall Meeting, Ismail Aniemu, has called for the adoption of a smart port regime in Nigeria to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and unlock new employment opportunities in the maritime sector. He made the appeal at the 6th edition of the _JournalNG_ Port Industry Town Hall Meeting in Apapa, themed _“Towards a Regime of Smart Ports in Nigeria where stakeholders examined how technology can modernize port operations. Aniemu described smart ports as the future of global port operations, driven by robotics, artificial…

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is emerging as the backbone of the world’s shifting energy architecture, stepping in as oil‑supply disruptions mount due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Unlike pipeline‑delivered gas, LNG creates a flexible, global marketplace where cargoes can be rerouted in response to price signals, demand shifts, and geopolitical tensions, fundamentally reshaping how energy flows across continents. At the heart of this transformation is Asia. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are driving the next wave of LNG demand, competing not only for volumes but for security of supply. Importers are deploying a dual strategy: securing long‑term…

A Nigerian defense‑technology company specialising in drones and autonomous security systems, Terra Industries, has announced plans to establish a new production facility in Ghana to expand its manufacturing footprint and serve the growing regional demand for indigenous defense systems. The project, named “Pax‑2,” will be built on a 3,150‑square‑metre site in Accra and is set to become the company’s main regional base for the production of surveillance and combat‑drone systems and associated counter‑drone technologies. Pax‑2 will complement Terra’s existing “Pax‑1” production unit in Abuja, Nigeria, which the company describes as the foundation of its sovereign‑defence‑industry strategy. The new facility…

Kaduna State is undergoing a major repositioning, shedding its long‑standing image of instability and positioning itself as a beacon of progressive governance and economic promise in Nigeria. Under Executive Governor Senator Uba Sani, the state is pursuing a deliberate brand‑renewal strategy built on innovation, rural‑urban integration, and a renewed emphasis on people‑centred development, moving beyond the “Center of Learning” label to become an actual hub of opportunity. The transformation captured the attention of the 2026 National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Week Organising Committee, which undertook a facility tour led by Chairman Yomi Badejo‑Okusanya. The delegation commended the visible…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, has commended the Rivers State Police Command for its role in protecting critical national infrastructure and ensuring security around NLNG’s operations. Receiving the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, and his team on a courtesy visit to the NLNG Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, Falade described the Command as professional, operationally disciplined, and deeply committed to the safety of lives and property in the state. Falade specifically acknowledged the Police’s contributions to the security of NLNG’s Train 7 project and the Bonny-Bodo Road…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as fraudulent a purported X (formerly Twitter) account linked to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, describing the handle as part of a coordinated disinformation and impersonation campaign. The revelation came in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr. Adedayo Oketola, on Monday in Abuja, in which he confirmed that Prof. Amupitan does not operate any personal X account. According to Oketola, INEC commissioned independent cybersecurity experts to conduct a comprehensive, multi‑layered forensic investigation using X platform data, internet archive records, OSINT tools, identity forensics,…

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted and rescued three suspected stowaways from the merchant vessel MSC STELLA (IMO No. 9279988) off the Lagos Fairway Buoy, underscoring its ongoing commitment to search and rescue (SAR) and maritime security. The operation followed credible intelligence received from the Western Regional Control Centre (WRCC) at about 5:05 p.m. on Sunday, 19 April 2026, prompting the immediate deployment of the Quick Response Team (QRT) from NNS BEECROFT at Tarkwa Bay. The suspects were recovered approximately five nautical miles off the Lagos coastline. Preliminary investigations reveal that the three individuals illegally boarded the vessel around 1:00 a.m.…