The Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) has described the recently repassed Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill as a critical step toward addressing gaps in the port governance framework. Capt. Femi Amusa, a Master Mariner, made this known in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Amusa said the bill, which had undergone several legislative cycles and a previous presidential rejection, highlighted both its importance and lingering concerns over mandate clarity, scope, and regulatory overlap. According to him, the proposed legislation seeks to institutionalise economic regulation in the port sector and strengthen the role previously performed in a…
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A health expert, Mrs. Remilekun Akinfenwa, has urged women to prioritise regular medical screenings to prevent complications that could lead to sudden death. Akinfenwa, Director of Nursing at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi in Nasarawa State, gave the advice at the Peculiar Good Women Fellowship 20th Anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja. The event, which started on Saturday, concluded on Sunday with a thanksgiving service themed “Mystery of Grace.” While delivering a lecture during the event, Akinfenwa urged women to take good care of their health, eat nutritious meals, and seek medical attention whenever…
Nigerian celebrities and designers have continued to export “Afrofashion” to the world, transforming African style from a localised aesthetic into a dominant global force. Through bold fusions of traditional heritage and modern luxury, they have elevated indigenous textiles such as Adire, Aso-Oke, and Akwete at international events, turning cultural heritage into luxury statements. In the past, Nigerian artistes and celebrities largely copied Western styles due to the dominance of American and British trends in the global entertainment industry. Today, the narrative has shifted. Nigerian creatives are now confidently embracing their roots and setting global standards rather than merely following them.…
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, says Nigeria’s sugar sector has the potential to generate about one million jobs across its value chain. Bakrin made the statement during a strategic meeting between the NSDC and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. He said a fully developed sugar industry could transform rural communities, boost industrialisation, and reduce insecurity through large-scale employment opportunities for youths. “If Nigeria succeeds in developing a proper sugar sector, we would convert an annual outflow of over one billion dollars into jobs, security, and industrialisation.…
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says it is ready to supply an additional 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Lagos State to help address the state’s widening power deficit. NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), Mrs. Temitope George. The development was made known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by Mr. Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at NDPHC. Adighije said the company currently has about 2,000MW of stranded generation capacity…
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public, especially stakeholders in the built environment, to use its Electronic Physical Planning Permit System (e-PPPS). The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, gave the advice during a stakeholder sensitization programme on the e-PPPS in Ikeja. This is according to a statement issued on Saturday by Mrs Titi Oshodi-Eko, Director of the Public Affairs Department of the ministry. Olumide said the system would enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in physical planning processes. He said the digital platform was introduced to streamline physical planning processes across the…
The Benue Government says it will strengthen its response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under a European Union-funded programme being implemented by the Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Theresa Ikwue, made the disclosure during a meeting with officials of International IDEA in Makurdi. Ikwue described the partnership as an answered prayer, noting that it would help address challenges hindering effective service delivery by the ministry. She identified key gaps in the state’s GBV response, including the absence of a dedicated shelter for survivors, inadequate office space and equipment, fragmented manual…
Sen. Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, says political parties are currently overwhelmed with preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to him, this is making participation in the June 20 by-elections dependent on the readiness of individual candidates and political parties. Umeh stated this in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja. READ ALSO: NYSC urges corps members to uphold values It was recalled that the Senate recently declared four senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of three senators and the appointment of another senator to a diplomatic position. The affected seats are Enugu North Senatorial District,…
Mr Akin Bashiru, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pako Ward C1, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, has assured party members of peaceful, free, and fair primary elections. Bashiru gave the assurance in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos during the ongoing APC House of Representatives primaries at Pako Ward C1. It was reported that security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force, were deployed to the venue ahead of the exercise. Bashiru said party members were united and committed to ensuring a peaceful process. “Our expectation is that today’s primaries will…
The UN Women Nigeria Country Office has screened a new advocacy film, “Ibukun and the People,” to mobilize support for the Special Seats for Women Bill and promote inclusive governance in Nigeria. It was reported that the film screening, held in Abuja, attracted Nollywood actors, development partners, members of the media, civil society groups, and advocates of women’s political participation. The movie, produced under the Side by Side Naija multimedia campaign, featured Nollywood veterans including Ivie Okujaiye, Uzee Usman, and Joke Silva, among others. The production highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of women in parliament and decision-making positions while advocating greater…