Transportation

Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the continent. This follows his inauguration as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Speaking after his inauguration at the recently concluded World Ports Conference,… Continue reading Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

Aviation

NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

By Ada Nkong The DG Nigerian Meteorological Agency,Prof. Charles Anosike says NiMet Is Committed to Leveraging AI-Powered Weather Forecasting to Strengthen Weather and Climate Information for Farmers . He made this known when the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) team, led by Imara Salas, Director, AIM for Scale Secretariat, and Mohammad Farrae,… Continue reading NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

TRAVELS

Gov Bassey Otu Hails Diasporas as Agents of Change, Innovation

By Ada Nkong The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has underscored the importance of state Diaspora Focal Offices as a tool for driving diaspora engagement and investing. Governor Otu who  hailed diasporas as agents of Change, innovations, investments and social transformation, was represented by the Deputy Governor Rt. Hon Peter Odey stated… Continue reading Gov Bassey Otu Hails Diasporas as Agents of Change, Innovation

Aviation

Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Director General Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Prof Charles Anosike and his Moroccan counterpart Mohammed Dhkissi have dialogued on how to build on the existing relationship between the two countries in terms of meteorology. At the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) workshop for Peer Advisors and Implementing… Continue reading Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration

CAMPAIGNS

CLEEN Foundation Launches Capacity Building,  Establishes Monitoring Committees for ACJL Implementation across 12 focal states

By Ada Nkong In a bid to deepen justice reform and improve accountability within Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the CLEEN Foundation has commenced a comprehensive five-day capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) across 12 states - Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, Ekiti, Lagos, Enugu, Imo,… Continue reading CLEEN Foundation Launches Capacity Building,  Establishes Monitoring Committees for ACJL Implementation across 12 focal states

ECONOMY

Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s  Industrialization – Alake

By Ada Nkong The need to transform Africa into a global hub for mineral processing has been emphasized. The Minister of Solid Morals Development,Dr Dele Alake made the call at the African Mining Week in Cape Town, South Africa. "Africa’s minerals have powered industrialization elsewhere while our own economies remain under-industrialized. This paradox must end.… Continue reading Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s  Industrialization – Alake

ECONOMY

₦140bn Budget Not Yet Final, Says North Central Development Commission

By Ada Nkong Following recent media reports surrounding its ₦140 billion budget proposal for 2025, currently under legislative review.the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has issued a clarification . In a statement released on October 3, 2025, the Commission emphasized that the proposed budget remains a work in progress and has not yet been finalized.… Continue reading ₦140bn Budget Not Yet Final, Says North Central Development Commission

AWARDS

GWR: Chibuike Victor Breaks Record for Longest Interview,Awaits Official Recognition

By Ada Nkong ‎‎ A young Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor has achieved an exceptional feat by beating the current 55 hours 24  record for the world’s Longest Interview Marathon, which he did with 74 hours 10 Seconds, despite setting 72 hours 30 Seconds for himself.‎From Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday October 1st, 2025, ‎Victor… Continue reading GWR: Chibuike Victor Breaks Record for Longest Interview,Awaits Official Recognition

ECONOMY

Dantsoho Identifies Abuja Centrality as Key to Non-Oil Revenue

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has restated NPA’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to continuously grow non-oil revenue by connecting local value producers in the non-oil value chain to identified international clusters of demand for their goods. Speaking on the sidelines of the Abuja… Continue reading Dantsoho Identifies Abuja Centrality as Key to Non-Oil Revenue