Transportation

FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

Transportation

Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s  commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media and publicity to the… Continue reading Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

Security

Strategic Defence: A Vital Tool For Sovereignty, Peace, And Socio-Economic Progress – Badaru

By Ada Nkong Strategic defence management has been identified as a crucial instrument for safeguarding national sovereignty, maintaining peace, and fostering socioeconomic development. The  Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  underscored the importance while delivering a lecture  at the National Defence Academy Course 33 in Abuja, he commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing security… Continue reading Strategic Defence: A Vital Tool For Sovereignty, Peace, And Socio-Economic Progress – Badaru

Transportation

NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic reshuffle of 56 management staff in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In a statement signed by Bello Osagie Director public relations, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental… Continue reading NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency

AGRICULTURE

Federal Agricultural Institutions Colleges: ARCN Pledges to Address Challenges 

By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has Reaffirmed  his commitment to addressing challenges bedeviling the Agricultural Research institutes and federal colleges of Agriculture. Dr. Dabban made the pledge while on a working visit to the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technical, Baga, Maiduguri… Continue reading Federal Agricultural Institutions Colleges: ARCN Pledges to Address Challenges 

OPINION

Akpabio is not a killer — Ntuen

By Ada Nkong Chief Nse Ntuen, an Akwa Ibom elder and former member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly who has known Senator Godswill Akpabio for over 50 years, has strongly condemned and unequivocally dismissed the recent wave of unfounded allegations and tirade of abuse directed at the President of the Senate. In a detailed… Continue reading Akpabio is not a killer — Ntuen

ECONOMY

Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy  

By Ada Nkong The need for collaboration between the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic diversification and general development of the country has been underscored. Dr. Chukwudi,  assistant director ,Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call while… Continue reading Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy  

AWARDS

Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

By Ada Nkong The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike,has bagged Nigeria's Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals Award by Environment Africa Magazine. The DG was who was represented at the event by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, Director of Applied Meteorological Services  was given a double honour and also… Continue reading Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

Governance

CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66

By Ada Nkong Cross River Journalist Forum celebrates Sen. Bassey Otu on this auspicious occasion of his 66th birthday. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman Francisca Ogar, and Secretary Ralphael Ekpang, the forum lauded the Governor for his sterling leadership which has transformed governance in the state. They noted that since his… Continue reading CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66