Author: Mujeedat

President of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), Ismail Aniemu (left) and MARCON Vice President, Paul Ogbuokiri (right), jointly perform the investiture of the National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, as a MARCON Patron. Chief Ezisi was represented by the National Secretary of NAGAFF, Geoffrey Nwosu, during the association’s conference held at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, on Thursday.

The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has highlighted the strategic role of Special Economic Zones in advancing Nigeria’s blue economy through industrialisation, maritime logistics, energy exports and sustainable economic growth. The Authority said its oil and gas free zones have evolved beyond investment destinations into strategic energy economic zones that are strengthening Nigeria’s energy security, expanding export capacity and positioning the country as a preferred investment hub in West Africa. The position was made known at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) with the theme, “Special Economic Zones as Catalysts…

The National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Chief Tochukwu Emmanuel Ezisi, has been honoured with the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) Freight Forwarder of the Year Award and formally invested as a Patron of the association in recognition of his outstanding contributions to freight forwarding and the development of Nigeria’s maritime industry. The double honours were conferred during the 2026 MARCON Annual Conference held at Hotel Presidential on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where industry leaders, government officials and key stakeholders gathered to deliberate on the theme: “Special Economic Zones as…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, led by Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku has handed over a 40-foot container of expired pharmaceutical products valued at over ₦50 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further regulatory action and safe destruction. The handover ceremony took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State after the interactive session of the Maritime Correspondence Organisation of Nigeria (MACRON) Conference Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, said the seizure reflects the Command’s firm resolve to curb the importation of expired,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased to announce the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The approved Fiscal Policy Measures introduce comprehensive amendments to Nigeria’s Customs and Excise Tariff framework to support domestic industrial development, facilitate legitimate trade, and improve the administration of fiscal and tariff policies across the country. According to Abdullah I Maiwada, The Deputy Comptroller of National Public Relations Officer in a press statement said, the approved amendments include the Revised Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) List for the implementation of the ECOWAS Common…

By Uzor Odigbo Sports entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has hit back at former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barr Solomon Dalung, challenging him to explain decisions taken during his tenure . Gombe’s response followed Dalung’s description of him as a “serial blackmailer” seeking attention, while recalling petitions Gombe had previously submitted against Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and his subsequent appointments to positions within the sports administration despite those criticisms. The founder and Chairman Board of Trustee of Athletics and Other Sports Commission, said he had initially refrained from responding to Dalung’s recent political…

History was made on July 21, 2026 in the life of one of Nigeria’s foremost legal practitioners, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, following the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Law by Babcock University. For many who know him, it may appear to be just another academic ceremony. But for Dr. Ubani, it represents the culmination of a lifelong dream, decades of perseverance, countless sacrifices, and an unwavering faith in God. His story is one of destiny triumphing over circumstance; of a village boy whose father wanted him to become a mechanic, but who, through hard work,…

Eleven poetry collections have made the longlist for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, narrowing the contest from 223 submissions into the first major stage of the race for the $100,000 award. The announcement signals the start of a tighter round of judging, with the board now preparing to select three finalists before the winner is named later in the year. According to the advisory board, this year’s longlist reflects the strength, range and inventiveness of contemporary Nigerian poetry. The selected works were praised for engaging history, memory, identity, violence, oppression and resilience, while also showing a…

By Vera Osokpo Customs officers gathered on Port Harcourt to ensure its story and its reforms are communicated with greater purpose and impact. National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, who is the lead presenter, opened the conference by stressing that communication must be integrated into operations rather than treated as an afterthought. He noted that effective communication strengthens public trust, improves compliance, and supports the successful implementation of reforms. “We need to humanise reforms and showcase success stories to demonstrate their impact on the everyday citizen, while aligning operational achievement with strategic communication,” he…

By Vera Osokpo Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship trophy from the student and officials of the Ministry of Secondary Education at Government House. Oborevwori said the global victory reaffirmed that Delta State’s deliberate investments in education were yielding tangible results, stressing that education remained the greatest legacy parents and governments…