There is an indication that the five faulty scanners at the Apapa ports have been abandoned as the Federal Government rejects proposal to repair them at a cost of N753 million.

By Ladipo Adamolekun “A value system rewards talent and enterprise, and it is talent and enterprise that will drive sustainable growth. I need to make this point because time and time again, we get arguments around whether the appointment of persons into public institutions should be based on federal character. The dominant principle should be […]

By Evelyn Usman  After one week of silence from the Nigerian Army on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos, it has declared the allegation as unfounded, describing it as the handiwork of mischief makers. Recall that the protest took a violent twist after the alleged Lekki massacre, as hoodlums  […]

By Prince Okafor  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday, debunked the rumours of impending scarcity in Abuja. This is coming against the backdrop of visible queues at various filling stations. Also, some others are not operational despite the regularisation of businesses  across FCT.  But in a swift reaction, the National Public Relations […]

…as 25 contestants battle for crown The city of Awka is about to witness yet another entertaining and historical event ‎as 25 contestants of Queen of South East Nigeria Pageant are set to battle it out on the stage of destiny on the 6th of December at the Prestigious Oma Event Center By Alex Ekwueme […]

KANO state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the state intends to attract cargo from neighbouring countries as well as grow its Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, through the development of Inland Dry Port, IDP, and the Special Economic Zone, SEZ, in the state.

By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed IF there are Nigerians still holding on to the hope and faith that the nation will reap positive and enduring benefits from the anger and violence and blood and pains of the last few weeks, their numbers would be severely depleted by now. Watching children, young people and adults break into stores […]

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk, says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor. She stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday in Gusau. “I am aware many people have made various spurious allegations and accusations against […]

THERE are indications that a fresh port congestion era is looming following a build up of un-cleared cargoes that arrived the country in the last two weeks.

By Godwin Oritse, with agency report Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC,has  issued a notice warning its clients and other stakeholders that the Nigerian Navy will investigate, and will  arrest ships that switch off their Automatic Identification system,  AIS,  when operating in Nigerian waters. It further reminds masters of their obligations under SOLAS Reg.V/19 to maintain […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu has approved the full resumption of operations of both food markets and non food markets across the metropolis. To this effect the markets are now to open daily. Recall that the markets were shut due to the outbreak of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic about eight months […]

AS the attacks on government and private facilities spread across the country the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has disclosed that six of its Commands were affected.

By Nwagu David Real estate is one of the most viable kinds of investment. Investment in real estate can become a fortune overnight if the right mix is put in place. The following are some of the mix to consider when investing in real estate and for those already involved in it to turn their […]

Hoodlums ravaged MD’s office, took 2 vehicles By Godwin Oritse with agency report THERE are indications that  the invasion and subsequent vandalism and setting ablaze of the Corporate Head office of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, last week has been viewed by the management of the agency as a sabotage from within. Even though no […]

SMUGGLERS are having a free ride along the Mile2/Seme Expressway, Lagos, transporting large quantities of imported rice, frozen poultry products, vegetable oil, fish and other banned imports into the country.