APM Terminals has emphasized the critical role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving Africa’s infrastructure development, job creation, and long-term economic sustainability. Speaking at the recently concluded Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Igor van den Essen, Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe at APM Terminals, said collaborative investments between governments and private
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry suffered 33 major network outages in May 2025, as widespread vandalism, fibre-optic cable cuts, and persistent power supply issues continue to disrupt services across the country. Data obtained from Uptime, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) official outage reporting portal, revealed that all four major operators – MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile, were
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to creating a productive work environment that fosters continuous capacity development and professional excellence. Speaking during a strategic staff retreat, Mobereola highlighted the agency’s ambitious vision to become the leading maritime administration in Africa, stating that
Over 4,900 fuel retail outlets have shut down operations nationwide as independent petroleum marketers continue to grapple with crippling financial losses triggered by the unpredictable pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. Stakeholders in the downstream oil sector attribute this crisis to the volatile and fluctuating prices set by the Dangote Petroleum
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun the final audit of the results of 379,775 candidates who sat for the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This review is being conducted ahead of the official release of the results, which has now been postponed to Thursday. According to sources close to the
Former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has reaffirmed the transformative power of Zakat in addressing poverty and empowering communities, calling for strategic reforms in its administration across the country. Speaking at the 2025/1446AH Zakat Distribution Ceremony of The Companion in Lagos, where over N119 million was disbursed
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on secondary school students in Enugu State to develop good online habits and steer clear of cybercrime and other internet-related offences. The charge was given during a sensitisation campaign organised in partnership with the Nigerian Police and Comforting Africa, a youth-focused non-governmental organisation. The event took
There was palpable tension in Abuja on Wednesday as security operatives fired teargas to disperse a group of protesters who had converged at the gates of the National Assembly to demand inclusion of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the recently constituted North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The protest, which began peacefully, quickly spiralled into
In a startling development that has sent ripples across East Africa, Tanzanian authorities have restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) following a high-profile cyberattack. The incident involved the hacking of the country’s police force’s official account, which was then used to circulate false information alleging the death of President
Senate President Senator Akpabio has officially announced on the floor of the Senate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro. The landmark approval marks a significant milestone for Ilaro, transforming the town into a university hub. The bill, sponsored by
