Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the planned $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the proposed $10 billion Ogun Liquefied Natural Gas (OgunLNG) project are attracting fresh investments and positioning the state for significant industrial and economic growth. Abiodun disclosed this on Tuesday during a town hall meeting on the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing both projects as strategic investments capable of transforming Cross River State’s economy. Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the U.J….
Truckers Allege N50,000 Charges Per Export Container At Tin Can Port Export truck owners operating along the Tin Can Island Port corridor in Lagos have raised concerns over alleged multiple charges amounting to about N50,000 per container, warning that the practice could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to boost non-oil exports. The Chairman of the Association of…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed personnel to waterfronts across Niger State to enforce compulsory life jacket use and ensure compliance with inland waterways safety regulations. The Area Manager of NIWA’s Minna office, Akapo Adeboye, disclosed this during the 2026 Sensitisation and Enlightenment Campaign on Inland Waterways Regulations held at Zumba Waterfront in…
Boat operators in Lagos State have called on the incoming administration to expand water transportation infrastructure, introduce subsidies on boat engines and provide financial assistance to strengthen the sector. The operators, under the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON), Lagos State Chapter, also urged the government to establish more jetties…
The Deep Blue Project has deployed new surveillance technology, including a drone and an armoured vehicle, to strengthen maritime security, combat illegal activities in Nigerian waters and protect government revenue. The new equipment was unveiled by the Chief Executive Officer of HLS International, Tal Spektor, at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Eko Atlantic…
APM Terminals Nigeria has called for improved port infrastructure, efficient cargo evacuation systems and stronger public-private partnerships to enhance trade, boost productivity and drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Koen De Backker, made the call during a plenary session at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32) in Abuja. De Backker described…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), through its Deep Blue Project, has deployed advanced surveillance technology, including unmanned aerial vehicles, armoured vehicles and specialised tactical equipment, to strengthen maritime security and combat illegal activities in Nigeria’s territorial waters. The new equipment was unveiled on Tuesday by the Chief Executive Officer of HLS International,…
