Nursing students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have staged a protest following a staggering tuition hike from ₦90,000 to ₦580,000. The “shocking increase” was detailed in a January 23 internal memo signed by Dr. O. I. Ezejiofor, CMAC and Chairman of the NAUTH College of Nursing Board. In the announcement, hospital management defended the upward review as a necessary step toward upgrading the institution’s facilities and standards. “The hospital management and the Board of the College of Nursing, in an ongoing effort towards upgrading the institution to…
Category: Economy
“Resilient and Innovative”: Shippers’ Council Chief, Dr. Akutah, Honors Women Driving Nigeria’s Maritime Evolution for IWD 2026
Marking International Women’s Day, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Akutah Pius Akutah, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, celebrated women as vital architects of the nation’s marine ecosystem, emphasizing their role in driving sustainable industry growth. In a statement released on Sunday, March 8, by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu, stated that the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, commemorated International Women’s Day by applauding the remarkable contributions of women across the maritime value chain. Dr. Akutah noted that their…
Shema Backs NSC Transformation at 2026 Strategic Management Retreat
On Thursday, March 5a, 2026, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment to the Council’s new policy direction. Speaking at the 2026 Strategic Management Retreat, Dr. Shema emphasized the Board’s support for institutional transformation aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s maritime industry. This was disclosed by the NSC Head of public Relations, Rabecca Adamu marking a new chapter for the Council, Dr. Shema made the commitment while kicking off the 2026 Strategic Management Retreat. Hosted at the…
Port Tariff Hikes: NSC CEO Pius Akutah Defends Modest Review, Urges Constructive Dialogue
On the sidelines of the Council’s Management Retreat at the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, Dr. Akutah urged shipping companies and freight forwarders to “sheathe their swords” and return to the negotiating table. He emphasized that securing a mutually beneficial agreement hinges on both parties demonstrating the flexibility and willingness to find common ground. In a statement released by Rebecca Adamu, Head of Public Relations for the NSC, Dr. Akutah emphasized that meaningful engagement and compromise are vital to preventing operational disruptions and ensuring long-term stability for Nigeria’s maritime sector. He…
Lafarge Africa Hits ₦1.1tn Revenue as PBT Jumps 170% to ₦411bn
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Lagos, Nigeria — Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded a landmark financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting ₦1.1 trillion in revenue — a 53 per cent increase from ₦696.8 billion in 2024. A press statement by Ginikanwa Frank-Durugbor, Head of Corporate Communications made available to our correspondent said that, Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged by 170 per cent to ₦411 billion, while Profit After Tax (PAT) rose sharply from ₦100.1 billion in 2024 to ₦273 billion, representing a 173 per cent increase. Operating profit climbed…
Shippers’ Council Speeds Up Port Reforms to Unlock Nigeria’s Economic Potential
In a sustained drive to fuel economic growth, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Abuja Liaison Office recently hosted its high-impact seminar, ‘From Port to Prosperity.’ By uniting key stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory to tackle trade expansion and maritime efficiency, the Council is actively repositioning Nigeria as a formidable global maritime hub. Rebecca Adamu, Head of Public Relations for the NSC, highlighted that the seminar successfully united a “Who’s Who” of the trade industry. Bringing together powerhouses like the Nigeria Customs Service, CBN, ECOWAS, and AfCFTA representatives, the event…
Shippers’ Council, Navy, Unite to Boost Blue Economy and Maritime Trade
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, maritime security met trade regulation as Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha paid a strategic visit to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. This high-level engagement sought to capitalize on Nigeria’s recent maritime milestones, charting a course to deliver unprecedented institutional value to the nation’s burgeoning Blue Economy. In a statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu stated this high-level engagement was hailed as a vital step in unifying maritime security with the growth of the Blue Economy. Describing the meeting as long overdue, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha extended his gratitude to Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima for providing…
Border Trade Goes to the Movies: Shippers’ Council, Customs, and ECOWAS Engage Traders
To bolster regional integration and streamline operations at the Seme-Krake axis, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, GIZ, and the Nigeria Customs Service, hosted a landmark film screening and dialogue session in Badagry on February 25, 2026. Held under the theme “Trade Now: Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Border Information Centres,” the event used documentary storytelling to bridge information gaps and encourage traders to utilize dedicated support desks for seamless, legitimate trade. In a recent statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima (MON),…
Celebrating Partnership and Growth at the 2025 Lafarge Africa Awards
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar LAGOS, Nigeria – Lafarge Africa Plc, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, hosted its prestigious 2025 Customer and Transporter Awards last weekend at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island. The gala celebrated the outstanding contributions of trade partners whose dedication bolstered the company’s market leadership over the past year. The high-profile event drew an influential crowd, including the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai; the Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs; and members of the Lafarge Africa Board, including Mrs.…
Akutah: Single Window to End Port Opacity
Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has expressed firm confidence that the National Single Window (NSW) will be a game-changer for Nigeria’s maritime sector. Once operational, the platform is expected to fundamentally transform port transparency and streamline trade processes by eliminating fragmented manual systems He affirmed that the initiative will resolve longstanding operational bottlenecks caused by the fragmented activities of agencies currently operating in silos. He emphasized that the NSW will drive synergy and coordinated collaboration by consolidating…