APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport, as Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, led a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime cooperation and attract further investment into the country’s port infrastructure. The MoU, signed in Copenhagen, marks a...
Author: Eshokeme Oludare James (Eshokeme James)
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Peter Obi Accuses Benue Official Of Blocking Convoy
Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused a Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor of leading youths to block his convoy from visiting families bereaved by recent terrorist attacks. Obi, who is in the state to sympathise with victims’ families, said he had been stranded for some time as...
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Christmas Arrives Early In The Philippines As ‘Ber Months’ Begin
At a city block-sized market in the Philippine capital, a platoon of plastic Santa Claus figures parachute from the ceiling of a shop already stacked high with Christmas decor despite the holiday being fully four months away. The site is a familiar one in the Philippines, where September 1 means radio stations playing Christmas carols,...
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Russia, N.Korea Open First Road Bridge Across Border
Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive.
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Oyetola Confirms 20 Of 92 Applications Await Approval For CVFF Disbursement
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the 12 approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to accelerate the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. Oyetola said significant progress had been made in processing applications under the...
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Guinea Bissau Votes ‘Yes’ In Referendum For New Constitution
Guinea-Bissau voters approved a referendum on a constitutional change that will give the president more powers, the country’s electoral commission said Tuesday, ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. The referendum vote, held Sunday, came less than 10 months after a coup in which the military seized power in...
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Zambia’s Hichilema Sworn In For A Second Term
The vote was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country's democratic reputation.
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IMF Reaches Agreement With Senegal On New $2.2 Bn Loan Programme
The International Monetary Fund announced an agreement with Senegal on Tuesday for a new $2.2-billion loan programme, after a prior deal was suspended following the discovery of previously unreported debt. The announcement comes nearly two years after Senegal’s current government, which rose to power on an opposition electoral victory, accused the former administration of ex-president...
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Nepal’s Wall Of Missing Offers Last Hope After Himalayan Flood
In Nepal’s capital, desperate people searching for family members missing after Wednesday’s devastating floods post photographs on a wall, clinging to a final, fading hope of finding them. Images of Nepalis and foreigners of all ages are plastered along a 25-metre (80-foot) wall, rising as high as possible, even onto the columns outside TU Teaching...
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Putin Urges Conflict Prevention At SCO Summit In Bishkek
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that every effort must be made to eradicate “any provocation leading to armed conflict.” Speaking at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Putin says cooperation among member states would help strengthen security across Eurasia. Chinese President Xi Jinping and the leaders of Iran and India are also attending the Kyrgyzstan summit...