Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
Truck Transit Parks' ETO platform has increased agricultural exports by over 464% since 2021. It plans expansion to five more states and new tech to cut port delays in 2026.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is enhancing port-hinterland connectivity to streamline non-oil exports from the North. Learn about new Export Processing Terminals and digital reforms.
The land battle inside NICON Town Estate in Lekki intensifies as residents ask the Lagos High Court to discard an originating summons for a full trial. The case, filled with fraud allegations, is adjourned to February 2026.
A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.
Turkey's Energy Minister warns Russia and Ukraine against targeting energy facilities after Black Sea drone attacks. Disruption would hit global markets and daily lives. Read more.
FRSC confirms two fatalities and nine injuries in a major pile-up involving 11 vehicles on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. Rescue operations coordinated by multiple agencies.
Residents of NICON Town Estate in Lekki ask a Lagos High Court to reject a summons and order a full trial in a land dispute involving fraud claims. The case adjourned to February 2026.
A horrific multi-vehicle crash involving trailers, buses, and cars on the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway near Gariki Market has resulted in significant casualties. Read the full report on the tragic incident and rescue efforts.
Nigerian poet Gbenga Adesina's 'Death Does Not End At The Sea' earns historic National Book Award longlist spot, wins Prairie Schooner Prize, and tops Amazon charts. Discover the global acclaim.
At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.
Massive oyster deaths in Japan's top farming region linked to rising sea temperatures from climate change. 90% losses reported, threatening exports. Read the full report.
TY Logistics Park launches in Lekki to reverse Nigeria's $1.7bn annual logistics drain with a tech-driven model. Discover how it cuts costs and boosts SME exports.
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
TTP's electronic call-up system Eto has scheduled over 3.38 million truck movements, reducing congestion and improving turnaround times at Lagos ports. Stakeholders urged to unite for continued progress.
China pledges technical support for Nigeria's port automation, offering expertise from 52 automated ports. Partnership includes maritime training and digital infrastructure development.
Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.
China offers technical support to modernize Nigeria's seaports, including automation and digital systems. Partnership aims to boost trade efficiency and maritime security.
Chief Ikenna Okafor reveals plans to grow the CIO Golf Classics into a major tourism driver for Nigeria, with prize money increasing to N100 million. Discover how golf can transform the economy.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara assures investors Rivers State is secure and open for oil and gas business. Discover opportunities in Nigeria's hydrocarbon heartland.
NNPC Limited announces June 2026 timeline to select technical partners for Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries rehabilitation while revealing record N5.4 trillion profit for 2024.
Aliko Dangote, Lekki Deep Seaport, and other key players are set to receive MARCON's 2025 Awards of Excellence for transforming Nigeria's maritime sector. Discover the full list of honourees!
Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.
Lagos State Government intensifies demolition of illegal structures in Ikate Elegushi and Lekki-Ikoyi axis. Officials warn property owners against violating building regulations.
Lekki Golden Rotary Club empowers eight Ikota widows with N400,000 for their businesses, championing economic development and community support. Join the effort for change.
An Ondo customary court has ordered a woman to return her ex-husband's deep freezer she sold or pay its value by March 31, 2026. Read the full story of this dramatic property dispute.