The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has raised concerns over the increasing incidence of overloaded barges transporting shipping containers along Lagos waterways, warning that the practice poses significant safety risks to waterway users. Speaking at the SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2026 organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) in Lagos, the Lagos Area Manager…
The Federal Government on Thursday declared that it would not tolerate any employer that fails to prioritise the welfare, safety and wellbeing of dockworkers at the ports. This is even as stakeholders in the maritime sector called for maritime workers to be trained and prepared towards a sustainable port transition. Minister of Marine and Blue…
ARCO Aviation Academy and the Nigerian Navy have strengthened Nigeria’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities following the graduation of five naval officers from a specialised drone training programme. The officers, who formed the sixth cohort of the joint training initiative, completed the programme on May 26, 2026. The course provided advanced instruction in drone operations,…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State, describing it as a strategic infrastructure initiative capable of boosting economic growth, creating jobs and attracting investments to the Niger Delta region. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this in a statement…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has raised concerns over the increasing incidence of overloaded barges transporting shipping containers along Lagos waterways, warning that the practice poses significant safety risks to waterway users. Speaking at the SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2026 organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) in Lagos, the Lagos Area Manager…
The Federal Government on Thursday declared that it would not tolerate any employer that fails to prioritise the welfare, safety and wellbeing of dockworkers at the ports. This is even as stakeholders in the maritime sector called for maritime workers to be trained and prepared towards a sustainable port transition. Minister of Marine and Blue…
ARCO Aviation Academy and the Nigerian Navy have strengthened Nigeria’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities following the graduation of five naval officers from a specialised drone training programme. The officers, who formed the sixth cohort of the joint training initiative, completed the programme on May 26, 2026. The course provided advanced instruction in drone operations,…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State, describing it as a strategic infrastructure initiative capable of boosting economic growth, creating jobs and attracting investments to the Niger Delta region. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this in a statement…
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has completed the 37.9-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State and commenced final enhancement works, including streetlight installation and landscaping along the corridor. The landmark project, which began in October 2017, provides the first road connection between Bonny Island and the mainland, marking a significant milestone in infrastructure development in the…
The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, has defended the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy, urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to prioritise the procurement of locally assembled vehicles to strengthen the country’s automotive industry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, Osanipin said the policy aims to ensure…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikorodu Unit Command, has intensified efforts to promote road safety awareness among young Nigerians through a Road Safety Club Quiz Competition organised to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The event, held on Thursday at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, brought together pupils and…
Residents of Ikot Okpok in Edemaya Clan, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of an abandoned road project, warning that it is hindering access to education and contributing to the rising number of out-of-school children in the area. The residents said the road, which links…
Nigerian carrier ValueJet has expanded its West African network with the introduction of direct flight services between Accra, Ghana and Banjul, The Gambia, further strengthening connectivity across the sub-region. The service, which operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, extends the airline’s regional footprint beyond its Lagos-Accra route launched earlier this year and provides travellers with…
Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has continued to demonstrate commitment to infrastructural renewal through massive road construction and rehabilitation projects amounting to over 608km across the three senatorial districts of the state. The state government explained that this includes 206.6km of new roads, 102.55km…
