FG TO EXPAND SEAFARER TRAINING, CERTIFICATION TO BOOST NIGERIA’S GLOBAL MARITIME COMPETITIVENESS

The Federal Government has announced far-reaching plans to expand seafarer training, professional certification and onboard practical experience in order to improve the competitiveness of Nigerian maritime professionals in the international shipping industry. The government said the initiative is aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s maritime workforce to...
  • October 18, 2026

REPS DEMAND TOUGHER FOOD SAFETY LAWS TO CURB CONTAMINATED FOOD, CHEMICAL RISKS

The House of Representatives has called for the introduction of stricter food safety laws to protect Nigerians from the dangers of contaminated food and harmful chemicals used in food production. The lower chamber of the National Assembly said the call has become necessary amid rising...
  • October 17, 2026

ZELENSKY URGES EUROPE TO HARDEN SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA, USE FROZEN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called on European leaders to intensify sanctions against Russia and ensure that frozen Russian assets are channelled towards supporting Ukraine’s defence and recovery efforts. Zelenskyy made the appeal on Friday during a press briefing in Brussels, Belgium, where he is...
  • October 17, 2026