The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) will honour the Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr. Pius Akutah, President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, Port Manager, Rivers Port Complex, Mrs Kenechi Okezie, Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP) and four others. The awards, which recognise outstanding […]

The Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP) has emerged the Best Dry Port in Africa, receiving the award from the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) for its contribution to inland port operations, cargo logistics and trade facilitation. The award was presented to KIDP at the MARCON National Conference on Sustainable Fishing held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, […]

Key players across Nigeria’s maritime and trade ecosystem have been honoured for outstanding contributions to port development, trade facilitation, and public service. Local News The recognition took place at the 6th edition of the JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall Meeting held on Friday in Apapa, Lagos. The event, themed “Towards a Regime of Smart Ports […]

Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have identified rail connectivity, green energy adoption, and digital integration as critical pillars for unlocking growth and achieving a fully functional smart port system. They cautioned that without coordinated investments in logistics infrastructure, reliable power supply, and technology-driven operations, the country’s ports may struggle to meet global competitiveness standards. […]