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FG secures £746m UK deal for Nigeria’s port upgrade in 50 years

The Federal Government has secured a landmark £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom to deliver the most ambitious modernisation of Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure in nearly 50 years. Backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the historic deal will fund the comprehensive upgrade of the Lagos Port Complex Apapa and Tin Can Island Port Complex, the nation’s two busiest ports, which together handle more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s imports and exports. The financing agreement is scheduled to be formally signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London on March 18–19, 2026, marking a deepening of economic cooperation between Nigeria and the UK while opening a new chapter in the country’s maritime development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, described the arrangement as a transformative milestone for Nigeria’s port system, noting that the modernisation represents the f...
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Tinubu, wife depart Abuja for UK state visit

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, in the company of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is the first by a Nigerian president in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Their flight left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10: 00 am on Tuesday. They were seen off at the airport by a delegation led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other government officials. Members of the President’s entourage include Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; and Minister ...
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No judge has power to order lawyer to kneel in court — NBA

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has expressed concern over reports of an incident involving a Federal High Court judge in Abuja and a defence lawyer, insisting that no judge has the power under Nigerian law to order a legal practitioner to kneel in court. In a statement on Tuesday, NBA President, Afam Osigwe, said the association was disturbed by reports that Justice Mohammed Umar allegedly directed a lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, to kneel in the courtroom during proceedings. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, when Abubakar appeared as lead defence counsel for Omoyele Sowore. According to the NBA, the trial judge allegedly issued the directive after the lawyer raised his voice while addressing the court over the suitability of a hearing date. The judge was also said to have threatened committal proceedings for contempt. The association said it viewed the development with “utmost seriousness,” noting that it has implications for the dignity of t...
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Terrorists Flee With Gunshot Wounds As Army Foil Attack In Katsina

Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled attempted terrorist attacks and recovered an AK-47 rifle during separate operations in Katsina State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Monday by security analyst,  Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the operations were carried out in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas, where troops engaged suspected terrorists at different locations. In Kankara, troops of the 17 Brigade operating from the Forward Operating Base in Mabai reportedly came under attack during a fighting patrol along the Kankara-Mabai Road. The incident occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on March 15 near the Ruwan Lafia crossing point. During the encounter, the troops engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat. The fleeing suspects abandoned a motorcycle, which was subsequently recovered by the troops. In a separate operation in Malumfashi Local Government Area, troops acted on intelligence regarding terrorist ...
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Ondo police, FAAN disagree on arrest of kidnappers

— Akure Airport safe, no case of banditry – Police — We’ve arrested four suspected bandits – FAAN The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have disagreed over the arrest of four bandits over the weekend at the Akure airport. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, described the FAAN position as misleading. Lawal said there were no time bandits and that no suspected criminals were arrested by the airport’s Aviation Security (AVSEC). But FAAN had, through its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, that the gunmen suspected to be bandits were arrested around the vicinity of the Akure Airport, with four of them arrested by AVSEC in collaboration with other security agencies. Agbebire, in a statement, said the bandits were apprehended following a distress alert about the movement of unknown persons around the airport perimeter. He added that a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local ...
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Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages

Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. At around 0015 GMT, the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was up 0.01 percent at $98.72 a barrel, while the price of Brent, the international benchmark for oil, was up 0.6 percent to $103.76. On stock markets, South Korea’s Kospi attempted a cautious rebound and was up 1.3 percent in early trade in Asia, while Japan’s Nikkei was flat. With Gulf states slashing production and oil tankers stuck in the Gulf, oil prices have risen 40 to 50 percent since the United States and Israel first attacked Iran on February 28. Investors fear the higher costs will slow economic growth and stoke inflation. The Strait of Hormuz, which usually sees passage of 20 percent of global oil and gas exports, remains effectively shut. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the closure was “short-term pain” causing higher prices, adding that the war could end “in the n...
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IBB calls for better funding for military veterans

Former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has called for improved funding and stronger welfare support for Nigerian military veterans and families of fallen soldiers. Babangida made the call when the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ms Morenike Henry, led members of the Legion’s leadership on a courtesy visit to him at his residence in Minna, Niger. This is contained in a statement by Mr Oloriegbe David, Legions Media Officer, on Friday in Abuja. Babangida acknowledged the challenges raised by the Legion and assured the delegation that he would reach out to relevant authorities to explore ways of addressing the welfare concerns affecting veterans. The former military president also commended the leadership of the Nigerian Legion for its commitment to promoting the welfare and recognition of retired military personnel. According to him, the sacrifices made by veterans in the defence of the nation must not be overlooked. Earlier, Ms Henry highlighted some of the...
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