Nigeria's ambition to become West Africa's maritime hub is faltering as seven deep-seaport projects stall, needing $14bn. Lekki Port operates at just 20% capacity. Experts urge policy review and a 'Prioritisation Matrix'.
Ondo State secures revalidated licence for its deep-sea port, a major hub set to serve Nigeria and West Africa with 18-metre depth for large vessels. Read more.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
NDLEA secures a 14-day court order to detain MV San Anthonio and its international crew after seizing 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa port. Agency vows to block Nigeria's use as a drug hub.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.
A yet-to-be-identified man was found dead in Seme, Badagry West, Lagos State. Police remain unreachable as community seeks answers about the deceased identity.
The corpse of an unidentified man was discovered at Total filling station in Seme, Badagry West, Lagos. Authorities seek public assistance for identification.
Aliko Dangote, Lekki Deep Seaport, and other key players are set to receive MARCON's 2025 Awards of Excellence for transforming Nigeria's maritime sector. Discover the full list of honourees!
An Ondo customary court has ordered a woman to return her ex-husband's deep freezer she sold or pay its value by March 31, 2026. Read the full story of this dramatic property dispute.
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency intercepts MV Nord Bosporus with 20kg cocaine from Brazil. Captain and 19 crew detained as court grants 14-day investigation period. Read full details.
Igbogbele community erupts as youths burn immigration checkpoint after officer's stray bullet injures Hunsu Elizabeth. Videos show chaos and demands for justice.
Angry residents set immigration checkpoint ablaze in Badagry after stray bullet injured woman. Community demands justice as lawmaker condemns security recklessness.
The Nigerian Ports Authority expresses deep concern as local importers and exporters fail to maximize Africa's deepest seaport, raising questions about economic priorities.
Nigeria Ports Authority exposes shocking underutilization of Lekki Deep Sea Port as local businesses fail to leverage Africa's deepest port facility, missing massive trade opportunities.