Expert lists lack of 24-hour pilotage services, 10% war zone charge as impediments to Eastern Ports’ optimisation
Captain Ebubeogu Iheanacho A shipping expert and former General Manager, Marine of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Captain Ebubeogu Iheanacho has listed the lack of 24-hour pilotage services, the delineation…
Oyetola presents three-year scorecard, says 160% revenue growth historic
Oyetola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said the country’s maritime sector has undergone a far-reaching transformation in the last three years since President Bola…
NCDMB participates in Africa Oil Week 2026, canvasses Local Content, Industrial growth
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board NCDMB, on Tuesday participated actively in the Africa Local Content Programme, a key event at the ongoing Africa Oil Week held in Accra, Ghana. Africa Oil Week (AOW…
Union Bank’s alpher empowers 98 women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, funding
From left: Head alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Aderonke Chukwudeme; Founder, Bequeenz Beauty, Ms. Esther Harmony Elois; Founder, Atas Nutraboom Nutrition, Ms Oluwakemi Olaniyan; Founder, Gadesh & Co Nigeria…
Nigeria moves to boost fish production, unveils technical committee
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has unveiled a technical committee to drive policy implementation as part of measures to boost the country’s fish production and thereby reduce…
TRIBUTE: The Dotun Oladipo I Knew
Late Dotun Oladipo. By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist,…
Customs FOU ‘A’, Navy strengthen ties for effective operational surveillance
From left: Head, Federal Operations Unit FOU, Zone ‘A’, Lagos, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu and Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha during the visit. The Federal Operations…
NCC unveils Young Innovators at 2026 Hackathon Live Show
From left: Director, Research and Development, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Engr. Babagana Digima, Team Engineer, Sora; Isah Ladan, Director Digital Economy, NCC; Ms. Helen Obi, CEO, Sora; Abdulhaqq Somoye, and…
Family fixes burial of former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo for Sept 10, 11
Late Dotun Oladipo The family of The Eagle Online publisher and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers GOCOP, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 10 and 11, 2026…
From used clothing to rifles: How Customs is confronting the changing smuggling patterns at Nigeria’s seaports
Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR. By Okey IBEKE For decades, the battle against smuggling in Nigerian seaports was largely associated with familiar commodities — rice,…
