Despite the difficult business environment experienced in 2018 and uncertainties of the 2019 general election outcome, operators in the maritime industry are optimistic that a more conducive environment will come on stream in 2019. Consequently, they expect the industry to record significant growth during the year.

AWKA—Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has expressed satisfaction at the standard and pace of  work at the 2nd  Niger Bridge.

By Abdulkareem Abdul- Sama The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) is in the news again. This time around for the good of humanity. I am one of those that have long questioned the heavy presence of foreign non-governmental organization supposedly providing humanitarian services in North East Nigeria. I was of the opinion that Nigeria could […]

The Unit Controller, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri, Comptroller Kayode Olumisire comes across as brief and straight to the point as possible.
He says the NCS derives greater joy in trade facilitation and making Nigerians embrace legitimate trade through regular sensitization campaign than chasing smugglers around; but insist “we will not think twice seizing imports that runs contrary to the prohibition order”.
In this interview with EGUONO ODJEGBA, he tells the story of how he bridges the seemingly opposite tasks. He says it is not the place of the NCS to ascribe economic or political reasons to the influx of smuggled armoured vehicles.

ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Abuja called on African leaders to support processes that will ensure stronger political institutions across the continent.