Author: Mujeedat
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.…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has hosted the first‑quarter 2026 edition of its Book Reading Series, with former Director‑General of the Nigerian Maritime Safety and Administration (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, as Guest Author. The event centered on his 204‑page 2025 publication, Leading in a Storm: Practical Leadership Strategies in Crisis Situations, and drew a full‑house audience from universities, the media, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), with several others joining virtually. In a welcome address delivered by the General Manager, Corporate Communications Division (CCD), Dr Obinna Ezeobi, on…
The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc, mnips, on Monday, 21st April 2026, received a delegation from the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) at the Command Headquarters. The visit, led by AMJON President, Vera Osokpo, was to appreciate the Command’s sustained efforts in enhancing security, safety, and operational efficiency across the nation’s western ports. The delegation noted the noticeable improvement in the security architecture of port facilities, adding that it has positively impacted the ease of doing business and strengthened stakeholder confidence in Nigeria’s maritime domain. Responding, CP Agbaminoja…
FirstBank is making its people the heart of its growth strategy, rolling out a suite of initiatives that are turning ordinary employees into future leaders of the Nigerian banking industry. The Bank is moving beyond the traditional idea of employment as a nine‑to‑five job, consciously creating a culture where every staff member is seen as a potential leader in the making. At the centre of this drive is the Conversion Programme, which allows eligible non‑core employees who have served for at least one year to transition into permanent roles. The initiative is designed to reward hard work and commitment…
The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has moved into the adjudication phase after NLNG formally handed over 223 entries to the Advisory Board and panel of judges in Lagos. The submission tally reflects robust participation, especially in the poetry category, remaining broadly in line with recent cycles and underscoring sustained interest in the Prize as a key pillar of Nigeria’s literary ecosystem. Speaking at the press conference, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, represented by Abdul Umar, Manager, Government Relations, NLNG, described the handover as the start of a rigorous…