By Ada Nkong Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a fatal train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe train service corridor at Agbor in Delta State. The corporation said emergency response and rescue operations were immediately activated, with all passengers on board successfully accounted for. Three deaths have so far been confirmed, while authorities continue investigation into… Continue reading NRC Confirm Three Dead in Fatal Warri-Itakpe Train Incident
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FG to Expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, Other Vulnerable Maritime Corridors — Oyetola
.... NIMASA Graduates 492 Advanced Combat Personnel for Deep Blue Project In a bid to further strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.the Federal Government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the sensitive Bakassi axis. A statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media… Continue reading FG to Expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, Other Vulnerable Maritime Corridors — Oyetola
Launch Design, Hybrid Motors Ink Deal for EV Plants in Lagos, Abuja
In a bid to accelerate electric vehicle production a new China-Nigeria partnership is drawing attention as Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand local manufacturing capacity and clean transportation infrastructure. A strategic cooperation agreement focused on electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations in Lagos and Abuja has been signed by Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria… Continue reading Launch Design, Hybrid Motors Ink Deal for EV Plants in Lagos, Abuja
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) wins Champions Newspaper’s “Outstanding Agency of the Year Award 2025”
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has been honoured with the Outstanding Agency of the Year Award 2025 by Champions Newspaper at its 2025 Awards ceremony held in Lagos. The Managing Director, who was represented by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, described the award as recognition… Continue reading Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) wins Champions Newspaper’s “Outstanding Agency of the Year Award 2025”
NPA 2025 Report Reveals Export-Led Progress in FG Economic Diversification
L-R: Minister of Marine Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho when the NPA boss visited the office of the Minister in Abuja…recently Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has described the growth of Nigeria's Maritime sector in 2025 as one of… Continue reading NPA 2025 Report Reveals Export-Led Progress in FG Economic Diversification
Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year. The Minister lamented that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food… Continue reading Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding
7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) held a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos,titled "Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time," to streamline port processes to bolster the ease… Continue reading 7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC
From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster… Continue reading From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation
Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing
By Ada Nkong Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'id Alkali has condemned the bombing at Al Adum Jummuat mosque, located in the Gamboru market area of Maiduguri, which took place on Wednesday 24th December, 2025. In a statement by Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, the Minister described the incident as barbaric and inhumane also… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing
