Author: Mujeedat
The President of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, Vera Osokpo, has declared the association’s 2026 Annual Conference open, themed “Attaining Port Efficiency in the Face of Emerging Technology.” Speaking at the event held at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, in Lagos, she welcomed delegates, regulators, operators, and other stakeholders, describing the conference as AMJON’s parliament where the maritime media sets the agenda for the broader maritime sector. Vera Osokpo explained that the theme was deliberately chosen to reflect the fast‑changing nature of global trade, where artificial intelligence is now clearing cargo in ports such as Singapore, blockchain…
The President of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), Vera Osokpo, has announced that the association’s 2026 Annual Conference will double as an awards ceremony for key figures in the maritime, logistics, and public‑service sectors. The conference, themed “Attaining Port Efficiency in the Face of Emerging Technology,” will hold on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, starting at 10:00 a.m. The event will bring together stakeholders from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigeria Police Force, maritime labour unions, terminal operators, and the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to deepen collaboration in the fight against narcotics trafficking by constituting a joint committee to streamline enforcement, accountability and post‑seizure procedures. The decision followed a high‑level meeting between the Comptroller‑General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), held on Monday, 27 April 2026, at the NDLEA Headquarters in Jahi, Abuja. At the meeting, CGC Adeniyi emphasised that tackling drug trafficking now extends beyond domestic enforcement, noting that Nigeria’s credibility with international partners hinges on how…
The Dangote Refinery is exporting most of the 24 million litres of jet fuel it produces daily to Europe, driven by strong demand from buyers in the region. Although the refinery also supplies Nigerian airlines, which the industry estimates need about 2.1 million litres per day, the bulk of its output is now shipped abroad, where record margins and tighter global supply offer more attractive prices. The refinery, the largest on the continent, was built to transform Africa’s biggest oil‑producing country into a net exporter of refined products, reduce Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports and insulate the economy from global…
Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and wellbeing by organising targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in the *Abule‑Egba* and *Odogunyan* communities to mark *World Malaria Day 2026*, themed *“Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.”* The outreach focused on raising awareness and improving access to basic health services through community sensitisation and on‑the‑spot medical support. Residents were educated on the causes, symptoms, prevention and early treatment of malaria, and received practical guidance on the use of insecticide‑treated mosquito nets, proper environmental sanitation and the importance of seeking prompt medical care. As part…
The Federal Government is deepening a strategic partnership with China to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing and address Nigeria’s growing housing deficit through technology‑driven and scalable solutions. The collaboration follows a high‑level technical study tour to Guangzhou led by Joseph Tegbe, Director‑General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria‑China Strategic Partnership, alongside a delegation from Family Homes Funds Limited, including Managing Director Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar and Executive Director of Operations Emeka Henry Inegbu. The engagement focused on integrating modular and prefabricated housing technologies into Nigeria’s construction sector, an approach expected to cut building costs, shorten project timelines and improve…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly thrown his weight behind his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, signalling his support for Hamzat’s bid to succeed him as Governor of Lagos State. The endorsement came during a consultative visit by the Deputy Governor and members of the Governance Advisory Council to the Governor’s office in Marina, held immediately after an Executive Council meeting attended by members of the State cabinet and All Progressives Congress leaders in Lagos Central. The Governor and his Deputy shared a reflective and emotional exchange, tracing their political journey over the past seven years and recalling how…
Indigenous gas and power portfolio company Axxela Limited has reaffirmed its strong commitment to worker safety while advancing broader strategies to align its operations with global environmental expectations. The commitment follows the company’s announcement that it has achieved 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)‑free manhours across its operations as of April 2026, a major milestone in its safety and operational performance. The 10 million LTI‑free manhours represents millions of working hours completed across Axxela’s portfolio without a single lost‑time injury. The company attributes the achievement to robust environmental, health and safety systems, deliberate leadership focus, and a deeply embedded…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and cult members operating in the Amoyo area of Ilorin following a robbery incident at Kabba Kajola Junction. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire‑Adeyemi, the arrests came after a report was received on 19 April 2026 at the Amoyo Division concerning the robbery attack. Police operatives launched operations that led to the capture of Abdulazeez Isiaq, also known as “Pumpin,” and Rilwan Mohammed, with another suspect still at large. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly assaulted their victims, took them to an uncompleted…
Seplat Energy Plc has continued to earn top regulatory, market and industry recognition, reinforcing investor confidence in its governance, financial discipline and growth strategy. On April 14, the company became the first firm on the Nigerian Exchange to cross the ₦10,000‑per‑share threshold, with its stock climbing to about ₦10,450, a move analysts attribute to strong institutional demand and optimism about Seplat’s expanded asset base and earnings outlook. The company further strengthened its reputation by winning the Platinum Award at the ICAN-NGX Regulation Limited Corporate Reporting Awards on April 21, ranking first overall among leading listed firms. The award evaluates…