By Matthew Johnson The Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) has released the findings of the ninth Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) Survey, showing that 79% of Nigerian adults, approximately 94.2 million people, now use a financial product or service. Formal inclusion reached 73%, or roughly 87.2 million adults, exceeding the 70% target […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa THE Afenifere National Youth Council, ANYC, yesterday, called for urgent and intelligence-driven reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture, saying persistent killings, kidnappings, banditry and farmer-herder clashes are threatening the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, National President of ANYC, Prince Eniola […]

The family of the late former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has commended the Kogi State Government for its support and solidarity with the family following the death of the former governor. The family also pledged its full cooperation with the state government as preparations continue for the burial of the former governor, […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have identified high port charges, ageing infrastructure, poor digital integration and negative attitudes among port users as major threats to the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. This formed part of the discussion at a panel session during the 4th Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN Annual Lecture, MAMAL […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Indigenous shipowners have called on major cargo owners, particularly Dangote Group, to support Nigerian fleet development through long-term Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs). Former President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Nigerian chapter, Capt. Ladi Olubowale, made the call at a Public-Private Dialogue with Chief Executives, organised by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping […]