Robert Maersk Uggla
5 May
For democracy to thrive, it is imperative that various elements including opposition political parties, civil societies, faith and community-based organisations, the media, and citizens play their respective roles as watchdog of government in every way, where possible. Since Nigeria's return to full-blown democracy in 1999, the fourth republic has witnessed the emergence and relevance of…
30 Apr
The Nigerian government recently claimed that President Bola Tinubu secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services to Nigerian ports. Officials of Moller-Maersk, however, have declined to comment on the said investment as announced by the Nigerian government,…
29 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has secured a $600 million investment from Danish shipping giant, A.P Moller-Maersk to expand Nigeria’s port infrastructure. This investment is part of a broader strategy to enhance the capacity of Nigerian ports to handle larger
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