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Oyetola Moves to Revive National Shipping Line, Secures Global Partners for Maritime Expansion 0
- NEWS
- April 3, 2026
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced major progress toward reviving a national shipping carrier, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s maritime sector. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement and performance retreat in Lagos, Oyetola revealed that the Federal Government has secured interest from leading international maritime firms, including AD
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Odinkalu Alleges Presidency Pressured INEC, Triggering ADC Leadership Delisting 0
- POLITICS
- April 3, 2026
Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has claimed that the Nigerian presidency pressured Professor Joash Amupitan to act against the leadership of the All Progressives Congress-backed Democratic Change (ADC) party. According to Odinkalu, a pre-signed resignation letter for Amupitan—allegedly a pre-condition for his appointment—was used to compel the removal of David Mark and other ADC leaders from INEC’s
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EBID Approves $241.6 Million to Boost Nigeria’s Transport and Infrastructure 0
- NEWS
- April 3, 2026
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $241.6 million in funding to support Nigeria’s transport networks, urban waste management, and critical infrastructure projects. The approvals were part of a broader $266.7 million and XOF 30 billion regional package aimed at promoting sustainable growth across West Africa, covering member states including The Gambia,
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Tinubu Names New PTDF Chief, Extends TCN Boss Tenure in Fresh Leadership Shake-Up 0
- NEWS
- April 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved new leadership changes in key government institutions, appointing Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) while renewing the tenure of the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz. The announcement was made by presidential spokesperson
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Lagos Transport Unions Endorse Monthly Sanitation, Suspend Morning Operations for Clean-Up Drive 0
- NEWS
- April 2, 2026
Transport unions in Lagos State have thrown their weight behind the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, pledging full compliance with the state government’s directive. The unions agreed that no commercial vehicles will pick up passengers between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month, dedicating the period to environmental
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Diri Urges Unity in Bayelsa, Warns Politicians Against Division and DistractionGovernor Douye Diri has cautioned 0
- GOVERNANCE
- April 2, 2026
Governor Douye Diri has cautioned political actors in Bayelsa State against engaging in divisive politics, urging a shift toward unity and issue-based engagement as political activities begin to intensify nationwide. Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting, the governor emphasised that political affiliations are temporary, but shared identity, culture, and community ties remain permanent. He
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