A total of 7,059 Nigerian seafarers have been deployed for sea-time experience. This move is part of efforts to boost indigenous shipping. The deployment is also expected to create jobs.
The Federal Government is behind the initiative and is set to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund to support the sector.
Further details about the deployment and the disbursement of the fund are available, providing more insight into the initiative and its potential impact on the industry.
The Federal Government, UNICEF, and ILO are collaborating to review the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan to upskill youths for 21st-century jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-groups-to-upskill-youths-for-emerging-employment/...
Nigerian star Alex Iwobi deletes all Fulham-related posts from his Instagram after being jeered by fans during a Premier League defeat. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwobi-deletes-fulham-posts-after-recent-jeers/...
Governors of Nigeria’s South-South region have committed to improving security and environmental restoration to boost sustainable economic development. Read More: https://punchng.com/improved-security-tops-govs-plans-for-ssouth/...
Nigerian Breweries Plc reports a strong H1 2026, posting N1tn net revenue, clearing all debts, and boosting cash generation by 264% to N73bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nb-posts-n1tn-net-revenue-in-h1-clears-debt/...
An NGO provides AI training in Nigeria to equip youths with digital skills, aiming to create jobs and tackle unemployment in a changing workforce. Read More: https://punchng.com/youths-get-ai-digital-training-to-create-jobs/...
Nigeria’s return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index is positive but won’t guarantee foreign inflows without improved FX liquidity, says Comercio Par Read More: https://punchng.com/commercio-ftse-return-wont-guarantee-foreign-inflows/...
FirstBank of Nigeria invests over N6bn annually in cybersecurity to protect its systems from cyber threats, its CEO Olusegun Alebiosu has revealed. Read More: https://punchng.com/firstbank-invests-n6bn-annually-against-cyber-threats/...
Economists say Nigeria can attract more UAE investments by reforming its oil & gas sector, improving forex liquidity, and opening up its energy and infrast Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-can-attract-more-uae-investments-economists-say/...
The NUPRC has threatened sanctions, including permit revocation, for undeveloped flare gas sites as Nigeria pushes to end gas flaring by 2030. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-threatens-sanctions-for-undeveloped-flare-gas-sites/...
The Lagos State Government has commenced a free digital skills training programme for youths in Badagry and Ikorodu, covering AI, IT, and entrepreneurship. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-begins-free-digital-skills-training-for-youths/...
A forum in Lagos is set to address weak regulations and maritime insecurity hindering investment and growth in Nigeria’s blue economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/blue-economy-hub-tackles-regulatory-gaps-maritime-insecurity/...
Young Nigerians seeking jobs abroad face deceptive recruitment for Russia’s war. Learn about the risks and how the government is responding to this menace. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigeria-others-are-reacting-to-deceptive-recruitment/...