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The Punch
Nigeria is at risk of losing its regional maritime leadership role due to lack of proactive measures from the government, according to Nigerian shipowners. The African Shipowners Association has expressed concern over Nigeria's diminished influence in the maritime sector.
The Punch
Edo State's 18 local government chairmen have rejected their suspension by the state House of Assembly and vowed to challenge the action in court. The chairman of the State Board of Legal Practitioners, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered a probe into the matter.
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Nigeria's human rights have declined significantly under democracy, according to retired Federal High Court judge Justice Taiwo Taiwo. The country's worsening human rights situation is a pressing concern that needs urgent attention.
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Nigeria's Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is under pressure from export operators to review processing costs at its Export Processing Terminals, citing concerns over competitiveness in the market. The Association of West African Exporters and Maritime Professionals has called for a reassessment of these costs.