8 d. ago Police detention orders delaying cargoes at Nigerian ports, Shippers Council laments

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah on Wednesday lamented that incessant slamming of Detention Orders by officials of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on seaport cargoes is disrupting cargo

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8 d. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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1 week ago Nigerian Women Football League Unveil Digital Portal To Curb Age Fraud, Boost Governance

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has introduced a mandatory digital portal for player registration and club licensing ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season, marking a major shift toward full digitisation of its administrative processes. The announcement was issued by NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu, who described the initiative as part of the league’s broader […]

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2 w. ago Cargoes still spend 31 days inside Nigerian ports before clearance — SALS

The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) recently held elections into leadership positions, electing Rev. Nicodemus Odolo as its new national president. In this interview with newsmen, he spoke on high port charges, long cargo dwell time and other sundry issues. TOLA ADENUBI brings the excerpts: Now that we are in the last quarter of […]

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2 w. ago Venezuelans sent to El Salvador under Trump endured systematic torture — Report

More than 250 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under United States President Donald Trump’s immigration policy were systematically tortured and abused in detention

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2 w. ago Interconnected Africa Needs Collective Action For Port Growth — NPA Boss

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasised that the interconnectedness and interdependence of African nations make cooperation an essential precondition for the collective advancement of seaports across the continent. Dantsoho made this known at the closing ceremony of the 45th Annual Council of the Port Management Association of […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army unveils official portrait of Chief of Army Staff, Shaibu

“You are kindly requested to update your media archives accordingly and refrain from using previous photographs, particularly those depicting the Chief of Army Staff with the rank of Major General, in subsequent publications. 

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2 w. ago Man Kicks As Police Arrest Brutalised Sibling, Free Suspected Attackers In Oyo

A man, Mr. Olayemi Ayanleke, has demanded the release of his younger brother, Akinkunmi Ayanleke, following his detention by the Oyo Area Command of the Nigerian Police. According to Olayemi who spoke to our correspondent via a telephone call, Akinkunmi was brutally attacked on Saturday, 8th November, 2025, on the way to his farm located […]

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2 w. ago I Want To Return To School To Manage My Career Better – Portable

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, says he is preparing to return to school: this time, to gain deeper control over his music career and business operations. The Zazu crooner noted that while he already holds an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, he now feels the need to further his education to properly understand the […] The post I Want To Return To School To Manage My Career Better – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sowore Berates Ned Nwoko, IGP Egbetokun Over Arrest, Detention Of Actress Regina Daniels’ Brother

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, has taken a swipe at billionaire politician and Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, for allegedly using his influence within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to cause the arrest and detention of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the younger brother of Nwoko’s estranged wife, […]

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3 w. ago Vessel absconds after breaking seafarers’ leg in Nigerian Port

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has accused a vessel of absconding from Nigerian waters after breaking the leg of a seafarer named Edafe Anthony at a jetty in Port Harcourt Port, Rivers State. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune exclusively, President of the Seafarers Branch of MWUN, Comrade Sunday Avoseh, explained that the Union […]

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3 w. ago Truckers, Importers Groan As Marine Bridge Closure Cripples Port Operations

Truckers, Importers and Exporters have continued to count their losses as the continued closure of the Marine Bridge, Apapa for repair cripples port operations. LEADERSHIP reports that the continued closure of the bridge has paralysed cargo movement, leading to prolonged delays and wastages and, thus, worsening operational challenges across the port corridor. Maritime experts have […]

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3 w. ago Human Capital Remains Ports Authority’s Greatest Asset — Dantsoho

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed that its greatest asset lies in infrastructure and technology and in its people, who drive the nation’s maritime growth. The managing director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this on Monday during the maiden edition of the National Mentoring Day celebration held at the Authority’s headquarters in […]

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3 w. ago Nigerdock collaborates with NPA on new growth phase for Snake Island Port

Nigerdock is seeking increased collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to expand Snake Island Port capacity and position Lagos read more Nigerdock collaborates with NPA on new growth phase for Snake Island Port

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3 w. ago FG Set To Implement Single Window Policy At Nigerian Ports By 2026

According to Vice President Kashim Shettima, the goal is to make Nigerian ports rank among the top three most efficient trade gateways in Africa. The post FG Set To Implement Single Window Policy At Nigerian Ports By 2026 appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Shippers’ Council Decries Foreign Shipping Lines’ Peak Season Surcharges On Africa

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has expressed deep concern over the imposition of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) and other arbitrary fees by foreign shipping companies on cargoes destined for Africa. Speaking at the two-day Sub-Regional Seminar and Meeting of the Standing Committee on Trade and Transport under the Union of African Shippers’ Councils (UASC) in […]

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4 w. ago Why Apapa gridlock, extortion returned to Lagos Ports —Truckers

Truckers at the nation’s ports have blamed the resurgence of the traffic chaos along the Apapa Port access roads, popularly referred to as “Apapa gridlock”, on the repair works currently ongoing by the Federal Ministry of Works on the Marine Bridge section of the ports access road. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune exclusively, the National […] The post Why Apapa gridlock, extortion returned to Lagos Ports —Truckers appeared first on Tribune Online.

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4 w. ago 30 years anniversary: PortNews to honour NPA, Flour Mills, others

As part of its 30 years celebration coming up this week, PortNews is set to recognize the Nigerian Ports Authority( NPA) and the Flour Mills of Nigeria( FMN) amongst others, as port legends for their nation building efforts in the Nigerian port industry. In a statement released to mark the 30 years celebration of PortNews, […]

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4 w. ago Akume hails marine ministry, shippers council for driving economic diversification

George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has commended the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and read more Akume hails marine ministry, shippers council for driving economic diversification

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