VETERAN JOURNALIST AND FORMER NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR DELE COLE DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

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Veteran Journalist and Former Nigerian Ambassador Dele Cole Dies at 86 Prominent Nigerian diplomat and veteran media executive Ambassador Dele Cole has passed away at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning. A Distinguished Career in Journalism Cole built an influential career that bridged the worlds of media and public service. He notably served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, steering one of Nigeria's most historical and prominent national newspapers at the height of its reach. Diplomatic Engagements in South America Beyond his contributions to Nigerian journalism, Cole was appointed by the federal government to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to two major South American nations, Argentina and Brazil. His diplomatic postings reflected the high regard he commanded within Nigerian foreign affairs and governance. His passing marks the loss of a key figure who made significant contributions to both the freedom of the pr...

FG APPROVES PORTS UPGRADE IN THREE STATES. (PHOTO).


 FG APPROVES PORTS UPGRADE IN THREE STATES 


The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports. 


A statement by the  Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Bolaji Akinola indicates that the  approval is in addition to the earlier approval for the modernisation and upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, underscoring Federal Government’s determination to develop a balanced, efficient and competitive national port system.


It notes that the latest approval formed part of the administration’s broader strategy to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector as a major driver of economic growth, trade, investment and employment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.


The statement adds that improved infrastructure and operational efficiency at Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports would enhance cargo handling, reduce vessel turnaround times, improve regional connectivity and make the movement of goods more predictable and cost-effective.


It further reiterates latest development is in addition to Federal Government's approvals for the development of new deep seaports, including the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, Agge Deep Seaport in Bayelsa State, Gateway Deep Seaport in Ogun State, Ondo Deep Seaport in Ondo State, and Bonny Deep Seaport in Rivers State.

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