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Nigeria is pushing for stronger global maritime collaboration to build a safer, competitive and greener shipping industry as the world faces decarbonisation, piracy and digital disruption. At the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event held in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to turning global maritime talks into practical partnerships that deliver real results for Nigerian seafarers, dockworkers and ports. Dr. Mobereola, who represented the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, told maritime leaders that international cooperation must go beyond conference speeches. For Abuja importers and Lagos port users tracking Nigeria Anchorage NPA live tracker, this matters because stronger IMO collaboration means faster port reforms, better safety at Apapa, Tin Can and Onne, and more capacity for Nigerian cadets...

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), seeking Senate confirmation for appointments aimed at strengthening the agency's regulatory and administrative capacity. The nominations, conveyed to the Senate in a letter by the President, comprise three returning executive directors and three new appointees, who will each serve a five-year term upon confirmation. The three nominees being reappointed are Abiodun Adeniji, Executive Director, Finance and Accounts; Ogbugo Kalu Ukoha, Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure; and Dr Mustapha Lamorde, Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR  Nigeria leader. The new nominees are Mobolaji Tajudeen Musa, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installations and Transportation Infrastructure; Ogechukwu Modie, Executive Director, E...

Community leaders rally behind House of Representatives hopeful on zoning grounds, while some supporters question his record and reject automatic support for APC candidates By Okwo Romeon | Nigeria Anchorage The 2027 House of Representatives ambition of Hon. Tony Agom has received a boost from members of his constituency resident in Abuja, although their support has come with calls for improved performance, accountability and stronger representation. At a consultation meeting in Abuja, community leaders and other constituents expressed varying positions on Agom's ambition to represent Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, with some pledging to mobilise support for him because the seat had been zoned to their area. However, the gathering also exposed differences over the performance of elected representatives, the popularity of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and whether support for Agom should automatically translate into votes for other ...

Dollar to naira today 28 October 2026 opened stable after yesterday's shock. The naira is trading at N1,365.40 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday 28 Oct 10:06 WAT, slightly stronger than yesterday's N1,367.61. Data from FMDQ and CBN shows CBN sold $300 million to banks on Tuesday morning to defend the naira. Turnover today is $520 million with 480 deals as of 10am. External reserves remain strong at $55.17 billion as of 23 Oct, up from $53bn last month. For importers checking Nigeria Anchorage NPA live tracker, this matters. If you have container on RHONE MAERSK at Apapa Berth 18 or ALS FIDES at Berth 17, your Customs duty today will be calculated at N1,365.40, saving N2.21 per dollar compared to yesterday N1,367.61. For a 40ft container with $50,000 value, you save N110,500 by clearing today vs yesterday. At the black market in Lagos, Abuja Wuse Zone 4, Kano and Port Harcourt, Aboki dealers today 28 Oct 10:06 WAT are buying dollar at ...

Lagos Ports Expect 15 Ships Carrying Fuel, Food Cargo – NPA Daily Shipping Position Update for 27 October 2026 Nigeria’s main Lagos ports are buzzing this week. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said in its Daily Shipping Position released Friday 24 Oct and valid till Wednesday 29 Oct that 15 vessels laden with fuel, food and commercial cargo are expected at Apapa and Tin Can Island. For Abuja importers following Nigeria Anchorage – www.nigeriaanchorage.blogspot.com – this is the best week to clear. According to NPA, seven of the expected ships are container vessels carrying assorted goods, electronics, machinery and general merchandise. The remaining eight will deliver bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, trucks, diesel base oil and aviation fuel. This is critical. In September, Apapa gridlock caused by 32 vessels caused N5 million daily loss for Northern importers. Now with only 15 expected, berths are free. Five vessels including tankers have already arrived at Apapa and Tin Can I...

Dollar to naira today 27 October 2026 opened with a shock. The naira fell to N1,367.61 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday 27 Oct, the weakest since 31 July when it was N1,368.22. The Central Bank of Nigeria sold over $500 million to banks on Monday to defend the currency.* Data from FMDQ shows the naira lost N5.77 in one day from Friday's N1,361.84. Turnover dropped to $614.67 million on Monday from Friday's record $3.24 billion with 609 deals. That record turnover was the highest since NFEM started. For importers checking Nigeria Anchorage NPA live tracker, this matters. If you have container on RHONE MAERSK or ALS FIDES at Apapa Berth 18 and 17, your duty will now be calculated at N1,367.61, not last week's N1,355.99. For a 40ft container with $50,000 value, you pay extra N584,000. At the black market in Lagos, Abuja Wuse Zone 4, Kano and Port Harcourt, Aboki dealers today 27 Oct 10:06 WAT are buying dollar at N1,370 to N1,382 and...

- Source: CBN, Aboki Forex, FMDQ Official CBN / NFEM: N1,361.84 per $1 (lost N27.12 in 2 days despite $55.16bn reserves)【7432638590723777303†L221-L225 - Black Market Lagos Parallel: Buy N1372, Sell N1377【7432638590723777303†L59-L62 - Other source: Buy N1393 Sell N1365 on Monierate today 25 Oct【7432638590723777303†L24-L28】 - Wuse Zone 4 Abuja: N1375 buy / N1390 sell - $100 = N137,700 / $1000 = N1,372,000 (black) Gap official vs black: N10-N15 only – Tightest spread. Dolla to Naira October 26 For importers: Use CBN N1361 for Customs duty calculation. Why Naira fell to N1361.84 today: Despite reserves $55.16bn, pre-election dollar demand from politicians pushed NFEM from N1332 to N1361 in 1 week – Cowry Asset says demand will stay high. What it means for importers: Use CBN N1361.84 for Customs duty – Not black N1377 – Save N15 per dollar. Pay duty today – May hit N1370 tomorrow. Related: - Dollar to Naira 25 Oct: Official N1330, Black N1372 – https://nigeriaanchorage.blogspot.com/2026/10/...

According to NPA Daily Shipping Position released Friday 24 Oct: - 15 ships expected at Apapa + Tin Can between Friday-Wednesday【6124659340133923409†L7-L11】 - 7 ships: Containers with various goods - 8 ships: Bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, trucks, diesel base oil, aviation fuel【6124659340133923409†L11-L14】 - 5 ships arrived waiting to berth: Containers, transformers, petrol, general cargo【6124659340133923409†L13-L16】 - 16 ships currently discharging: bulk wheat, base oil, fertiliser, trucks, fresh fish, sugar, steel, petrol【6124659340133923409†L15-L17 Expected shipping at Apapa port Lagos  Source: NPA Shipping Position 23 Oct 2026 via NAN/PM News【6124659340133923409†L6-L10】 Importers note: Check Apapa berthing queue – Trucks and petrol vessels waiting. Tags: NPA Lagos, Apapa vessels, Tin Can port Why Naira fell to N1361.84 today: Despite reserves $55.16bn, pre-election dollar demand from politicians pushed NFEM from N1332 to N1361 in 1 week – Cowry Asset says demand will sta...

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 25 October 2026 shows stability in both official and parallel markets. This is good news for importers in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Onne who are clearing goods this week. According to data from Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Aboki Forex, and FMDQ as of 23 October close, the naira traded in tight range. Today's Dollar to Naira Rates 24 October 2026: Official CBN Rate / NFEM Window: N1330 to N1344 per dollar. The CBN published N1344.40 on 23 October at 4pm. Opening today 24 October is expected around N1330.95 based on early trading. This window is used by banks, licensed BDCs, and importers who have Form M. Black Market Rate / Aboki / Parallel Market: Buying rate N1367 to N1375, Selling rate N1372 to N1390. In Lagos Island, BDCs quoted N1372 buying, N1380 selling at 5pm yesterday. In Abuja Wuse Zone 4, rate is N1375 buying, N1390 selling. In Kano, rate is similar at N1370. The gap between official and black market is now N38, which is tightest spread s...

 The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed strict compliance with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) entry protocols at *all points of entry – Including Lagos Ports, Rivers Ports, and Onne –* following non-compliance reports. Circular Details: - Circular No: PS/FMOH/08/VIII/48 - Date: 22 October 2026 - Signed by: Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom S. mni, on behalf of Coordinating Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate - Trigger: Concerns from Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over breach of protocols MARITIME WORKPLACE PROSPECT – What Nigeria Anchorage Readers Must Know: 1. For Seafarers & Crew : All vessels berthing at Lagos, Tin-Can, Apapa, Onne, Warri must undergo prescribed screening – Health declaration forms mandatory – Non-compliance = Vessel denial of entry – NPA + Port Health now joint enforcement. 2. For Dockworkers, Clearing Agents, Freight Forwarders: - Screening procedures at port gates reinforced - Surveillance measures for stevedores handling...

Joint operation with NDLEA targets suspected drug storage and distribution centres in Warri By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 25,000 litres of suspected crude oil and arrested 19 suspects in a series of security operations in Delta State, intensifying efforts to combat suspected oil-related offences and illicit drug activities in the Niger Delta. The arrests followed joint operations by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) between October 19 and 22, 2026, at locations in the Warri area suspected of being used for the storage, sale and distribution of illicit drugs. According to a statement issued by the Nigerian Navy, the operations led to the recovery of several suspected illicit substances, including 35 kilogrammes of cannabis, 18 kilogrammes of Colorado, 20 litres of a substance identified as Monkey Tail and 10 cards of tramadol. The suspects and recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to the NDLEA Wa...

As Nasarawa State moves towards the 2027 governorship election, the political landscape is becoming increasingly dominated by campaign posters, colourful billboards and catchy slogans. But beyond the noise of electioneering lies a more important question: What does each candidate offer the people, and how will their lives improve under his leadership? For Rt. Hon. Dr. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, the 2027 contest must be about more than political visibility. It must be about a clear vision, practical solutions and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people. The farmer needs security and a profitable harvest. The unemployed graduate needs opportunities to build a future. Parents want quality education and accessible healthcare for their children, while rural communities deserve good roads, electricity, clean water and access to economic opportunities. Rt. Hon. Dr. David Emmanuel Ombugadu PDP Gubertorial Candidate Nasarawa state   These are the realities that should define the cam...

By Romeon  Okwo | Nigeria Anchorage | Abuja – 23 Oct 2026 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a committee to organise the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX). Key Details: - Purpose: Position Nigeria as leading destination for maritime investment, innovation and trade in Africa - Expected attendees: Policymakers, international investors, industry leaders, technology innovators - Goal: Unlock vast economic potential of Nigeria's marine and blue economy What It Means For Abuja & Lagos Importers : This is BIGGER than NPA tracker – NIMBEX will bring: 1. Foreign investors = More vessels = Lower freight cost 2. Tech innovators = Faster clearing = No more 14-day delay 3. Investment boom = New terminals = Less Apapa gridlock My Analysis for Nigeria Anchorage Readers : Oyetola inaugurating NIMBEX committee now means Federal Government is serious about Blue Economy. After 9 vessels yesterday, expect 15+ vessels daily after NIMBEX. I...

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today – October 23, 2026 – remains stable – Good news for Abuja and Kano importers. TODAY'S RATE – OCT 22-23, 2026: Official CBN / NFEM Window:* N1,334.72 per $1 *Black Market (Aboki): - Buying: N1,373 - Selling: N1,378 – N1,380 Gap: N38 – N45 – Tightest spread since 2023 FX unification 1a672b6d What N100, $500 Means: - $100 = N137,800 black market - $500 = N689,000 - $1000 = N1,378,000 e137 HOW IT AFFECTS CLEARING COST TODAY : With Dollar at N1,334 official, Customs duty calculation for 40ft container:  40ft Container (Used vehicles/electronics) – Duty: ∼$8,500 × N1,334 = N11.3m duty + NPA charges N350k + Shipping N2.1m = *Total N13.8m* - If Dollar was N1,405 (last week), same container would cost N14.5m – *You save N700k this week ADVICE FOR ABUJA IMPORTERS TODAY: 1. Pay duty now – Naira stable – CBN rate may go to N1,350 tomorrow 2. If you need dollars – Buy from bank at N1,341, not black market N1,380 – Save N39 per dollar 3. Use Apapa-Kaduna rail ...

BREAKING NPA LIVE TRACKER – OCT 22, 2026 – 11 Vessels Expected Lagos, 19 Discharging at Apapa & Tin Can – By Romeon Ropel Okwo By Romeon Ropel Okwo | Nigeria Anchorage | Abuja The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in its Daily Shipping Position for today, 22nd October, 2026, has listed 11 vessels expected at Lagos ports and 19 vessels currently discharging. This is a busy week for Lagos – Good news for Abuja, Kano and Kaduna importers. 11 VESSELS EXPECTED : - 2 Container Vessels with assorted goods - Bulk Wheat, Fresh Fish, Diesel (AGO), Bulk Gas (LPG) - Pallets, Bulk Sugar, General Cargo, Trucks 19 VESSELS DISCHARGING AT APAPA & TIN CAN: Containers, Fresh Fish, General Cargo, Pallets, Bulk Sugar, Bulk Wheat, Petrol (PMS) 1 Vessel Awaiting Berth:* General Cargo WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU : Berths 16-21 at Apapa are vacant this morning – No congestion – If your container is among the expected 11, tell your clearing agent to start documentation today to avoid demurrage. NIMASA UPDATE TOD...

Dr.Mohammed Alhaji Audu rises to top academic rank in Finance_   By Okwo Romeon | Abuja | Nigeria Anchorage The Governing Council of the University of Maiduguri has approved the promotion of Dr. Mohammed Alhaji Audu , former Provost of the College of Education, Waka-Biu , to Professor of Finance. Newly confirmed Professor Mohammed Alhaji Audu Professor of Finance University of Maiduguri   The promotion was approved at the council’s 167th meeting held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Good news for travellers to Jigawa State – Abuja ↔ Dutse International Airport direct flights will begin in November 2026. Rano Air is set to launch the direct route, bringing Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, closer to investors, business travellers, families and visitors. What This Means: For years, travellers to Dutse had to fly to Kano and travel by road for hours. Now – Abuja to Dutse in under 1 hour. Why Jigawa: – Agriculture hub – Rice, wheat, sesame – Investors can now fly in same day – ICT and Investment drive – InvestJigawa opportunities – Easier for families and civil servants shuttling Abuja-Dutse – Boost for Dutse International Airport Airline: Rano Air – Known for connecting Northern Nigeria Route: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja ↔ Dutse International Airport Start Date: November 2026 Booking: www.ranoair.com Faster connections mean easier access to Jigawa's growing opportunities in agriculture, ICT, and more. For Abuja travellers: Yo...

 KARU, Nasarawa State — A political pressure group, Concerned Citizens of Karu, has urged Hon. Kaura Asowo Giwa to contest the forthcoming chairmanship election in Karu Local Government Area under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group, led by its chairman, Comrade Nasir Isa, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Karu, describing Giwa as a potential candidate capable of advancing grassroots development, strengthening party unity and improving service delivery across the local government. Isa said the appeal followed the group's assessment of Giwa's leadership capacity, antecedents and commitment to community development, insisting that Karu needed purposeful leadership to address its growing developmental needs. According to him, the local government requires a leader who can prioritise infrastructure, youth empowerment, poverty reduction and inclusive governance. Hon. Kaura Asowo Giwa  "We have watched closely and assessed the antecedents...

In Nigeria's dynamic business environment, where reliable energy supply remains essential to productivity, one entrepreneur has established a notable presence by ensuring that businesses across the country have access to one of their most critical operational requirements—diesel.

LIVE – NPA Ship Tracker Oct 20, 2026 Morning – 12 Vessels Berthing Lagos, Onne – For Abuja, Kano Importers LIVE – NPA Ship Tracker Oct 20, 2026 Morning – Vessels Berthing, Expected Today By Okwo Romeon | Abuja | Nigeria Anchorage – www.nigeriaanchorage.blogspot.com Tracking for Abuja Dei-Dei, Kano Dala, Kaduna importers NPA Daily Shipping Position – Oct 20, 2026 – Morning Update 1. Vessels Currently Berthing – Oct 20: Apapa Port – 7 vessels – Containers, bulk wheat, petrol Tin Can Island – 5 vessels – Containers, vehicles Onne Port – 5 vessels – Containers, oil and gas Delta Port Warri – 2 vessels – Bulk cargo 2. Vessels Expected Today – Oct 20: 10 vessels expected – Lagos 6, Onne 3, Delta 1 – Containers from China, Europe 3. Advisory for Northern Importers – Oct 20: If your container landed Oct 18-19 at Tin Can – Clear today to avoid demurrage Trucks leaving Lagos today – ETA Abuja Oct 22 – Kano Oct 23 Dala Dry Port Kano – 2 containers ready for pickup 4. Port Situation: Apapa access ...

Tributes have continued to pour in for Professor Innocent Achanya Otobo Ujah, mni, OON, following his induction into the maiden edition of the Idoma Hall of Fame (IHOF), with medical professionals and academics describing the honour as recognition of his contributions to medicine, health research, education and institutional leadership. Among those congratulating the former President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) are Dr Tobi Bright, immediate past General Secretary of the NMA, Oyo State chapter, and Mr Augustine Okpe Abah, an ICT expert at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO). Other well-wishers include Dr Silas Bot, Dr Alexander Hanacho Woke, Dr Frank Ebozue, Dr Uzoma Chidi Okereke, Financial Secretary of the NMA, Anambra State, and Mrs Oyeyemi Oluwafemi of UBA, Jos. They described Ujah as a distinguished son of the Idoma Kingdom whose professional achievements and commitment to public service earned him the recognition. The associates highlighted ...

Nigeria's National Single Window (NSW) has processed 156,026 licences, permits and certificates since launch on March 27, as testing begins for export documentation and automated fee payments. Director of National Single Window, Tola Fakolade, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during press and stakeholder engagement. Fakolade said figures show progress in Federal Government drive to streamline trade procedures, reduce cargo delays and curb revenue leakages at Lagos, Onne and Northern dry ports. What It Means for Abuja, Kano, Kaduna Importers: 1. Faster clearance – No need to visit multiple MDAs in Abuja – Permits processed digitally 2. Less demurrage – Saves N200k-N400k per container at Apapa, Tin Can 3. Export boost for North – Kano, Kaduna, Jos exporters of sesame, hibiscus, ginger can process export permits without Lagos trip 4. Link to B'Odogwu – NSW will connect with Customs B'Odogwu – One login for duty + permits Before NSW, importers spent 10-15 days chasing SON, NA...

Survey reveals 96 pupils per primary school teacher, 34.3% severe food insecurity as Namadi orders data-driven reforms Governor Namadi Umar unveiling the data books presentation in Dustse Jigawa state capital Jigawa State is grappling with high pupil-teacher ratios, limited access to agricultural support and widespread food insecurity, according to new government surveys that also point to an expanding economy and significant participation in formal and non-formal education. Governor Namadi Umar unveiling the data books presentation in Dustse Jigawa state capital. The findings, unveiled by Governor Malam Umar Namadi in Dutse on Tuesday, expose critical development gaps across the state and raise questions about how effectively economic growth can translate into improved living conditions for residents. The reports show that public primary schools have an average of 96 pupils per teacher, while 34.3 per cent of farming households experience severe food insecurity. Only 3.9 per cent of f...

⚠️ DEVELOPING STORY – BARO RIVER PORT – NIGER STATE – Oct 13, 2026 Fig: Baro River Port – N6bn facility dormant 6 years – 284sqkm Smart Port City planned – Map: Niger State – Infographic: Nigeria Anchorage / Okwo Romeon DEVELOPING: Despite N6 billion invested and commissioning in January 2019 by former President Buhari, the Baro River Port in Agaie LGA, Niger State – just 120km from Abuja – remains dormant, with rusted cranes, empty docks and zero cargo activity six years after. THE N6BN DORMANT PORT Baro River Port was first established by Lord Lugard in 1908 for agricultural produce evacuation. Modern port contract cost N3.56bn (N3.35bn paid, 94% complete). Facilities include Mobile Harbour Crane, Reach stacker, 100KVA generator, forklifts – All installed but idle. NIWA MD Bola Oyebamiji told House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee that port faces navigability challenges – River Niger silted – No road, no rail. FG MOVES TO REVIVE – Oct 2026 Update Minister of Marine and Bl...

 NPA Daily Shipping Position this morning shows 11 vessels laden with petroleum products, food items expected Oct 12-20 at Apapa and Tin Can – 19 vessels currently discharging containers, bulk wheat, sugar, fish. Northern importers – This is best week to clear – Many berths vacant. Full list: Containers, wheat, petrol, diesel, general cargo and news across Nigeria. Follow www.nigeriaanchorage.blogspot.com for hourly update.

  Duste : Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi , has identified agricultural research, science-driven innovation and sustained investment as critical to transforming farming, improving food security and raising farmers’ incomes, warning that traditional methods alone can no longer meet the demands of a growing population and a changing climate. Namadi spoke on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the 11th National Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), held at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi Auditorium of Federal University Dutse . Gov.Namadi receiving award from organizers of the Science project in Federal University Duste The conference, themed “ Advancing Sustainable Crop and Climate-Smart Technology for Food Security and Economic Growth ” , brought agricultural research and innovation into focus as Nigeria grapples with the challenge of increasing food production amid climate pressures. “A farmer with a hoe and old seeds cannot out-produce cli...