By Joy Akinsanya The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonisation, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply, and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The association made the call at the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its Ogun Branch in Abeokuta. TheContinue Reading
By Rashidat Kabiru Abuja July 16, 2026 (NAN) The police on Thursday, dragged a 32-year-old man, Anthony Amin, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse Abuja over alleged assault and causing hurt. The defendant, a resident of Abuja, is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and causing hurt.Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, has received the Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications. The ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025 certifications were presented to the academy’s management in Oron. In his remarks, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboryega Oyetola, congratulated theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Some experts have expressed concern that China’s zero-tariff regime on exports from Africa may drive unprocessed mineral exports. The experts told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that the policy could also affect the implementation of the Federal Government’s value addition policy forContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Dr Paul Adalikwu, the Secretary-General, Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), says regional collaboration will help to unlock great opportunities in the maritime sector. Adalikwu made the call in Oron, Akwa Ibom during a regional exchange visit to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN). TheContinue Reading
By Patience Omoha and Chinyere Onuorah A man, Suleiman Adams, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Wuse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja over the alleged assault of his former lover. Adams, who resides in Apo Resettlement in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) is facing a two-count charge of criminal force andContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Governing Council, Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, has called for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective maritime education and training. The Chairman, Mr Kehinde Akinola, made the call in Oron on Monday at the 2026 first quarter citizens/stakeholders engagement. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) says small and large enterprises have benefited from an N825million clean energy financing window. The initiative is part of a 600,000-dollar GEF-UNIDO IEE and RECP project. Of the total, 550,000 dollars was disbursed to BOI for on-lending to eligible industries. The fundingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the Dairy Sub-sector Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to scale-up investment in the dairy sector to meet local demands. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, said this when a delegation from MAN paid courtesyContinue Reading
By Reporters Judicial stakeholders in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States have called for improved welfare and working conditions for magistrates, acknowledging their critical roles in the administration of justice in the country. The stakeholders, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), lamented that many magistrates operate under poorContinue Reading
