Beyond diversification of ports
The Federal Government’s approval for the comprehensive modernisation of Onne, Delta and Calabar ports, alongside establishment of six new deep seaports, is laudable. It is a potentially transformative attempt to dismantle the excessive concentration of Nigeria’s maritime commerce around Lagos. The approved projects are Ibom, Bakassi, Agge, Gateway, Ondo and Bonny, building on the modernisation […]
Opobo kingdom: When Christianity meets tradition as Bishop crowns new king
By Jimitota Onoyume A Christian Bishop placing the royal crown on the head of a traditional ruler to mark his formal ascension to the throne of his forebears captured the attention of most guests during the coronation ceremony in Opobo Kingdom ,Rivers State. His Majesty, King Charles MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, had just been formally […]
The man who conquered the terrain: A tribute to Dele Alake at 70
By OLABODE OPESEITAN At 70, Dr. Henry Dele Alake projects the kind of presence that years of public life either refine or expose. It is evident in the well-manicured white beard, the carefully settled cap, the glasses that hold his gaze in firm focus, and the composed carriage of a man who has spent decades […]
Gender-Based Violence: MWAN urges parents to control children’s access to social media contents
…takes gender violence message to Rivers schools By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Rivers State Branch, has charged parents to always monitor and place control on what their children post and view on social media platforms, adding that children also get violated on the social platforms. This was as […]
Chinese manufacturers, African buyers connect in Nigeria
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa More than 250 Chinese manufacturers are expected to meet Nigerian importers, distributors, investors and business leaders on November 3 to 5, 2026 in Lagos at the China Commodities Expo Nigeria 2026, a three-day exhibition which seeks to deepen commercial ties between both countries. The event, organised by Brightway International Exhibition-China, is positioned […]
Underutilised cable capacity stifling Nigeria’s export, investment growth
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s cable giant, Coleman Technical Industries Limited, CTIL has called for urgent policy reforms to enable Nigerian manufacturers to fully utilise their production capacity and compete effectively in the international market. Managing Director/Chief Executive of Coleman, George Onafowokan, made the call while fielding questions from journalists after a media tour of Coleman’s […]
