May 2026 – Page 72 – Rise Africa

WISTA President Odunayo Ani Receives ICAN Merit Award

21.05.2026

The Women in International Shipping and Trading Association Nigeria has congratulated its president, Mrs Odunayo Ani, for receiving the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Merit Award. In a congratulatory message on Tuesday, the association described the recognition as a fitting tribute to a distinguished professional and transformational leader. WISTA Nigeria commended Ani for...

Logistics costs threaten Nigeria’s non-oil exports growth

21.05.2026

Nigeria’s non-oil export sector is facing mounting pressure from rising logistics and energy costs despite growing global demand and increasing export value, a new industry report has revealed. The report, unveiled on Wednesday during a virtual event themed “High Confidence, High Cost: Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exporters Signal Growth Amid Structural Constraints,” showed that 77.7 per cent...

Rural Electrification Expands to 33,262 Nigerian Homes

21.05.2026

The governments of Adamawa and Kaduna states have approved Certificates of Occupancy for mini-grid project sites under the Rural Electrification Agency’s programme, in a move expected to expand electricity access to 33,262 homes. The approvals cover critical project locations being developed under the REA’s Minimum Subsidy Tender programme, aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment in...

Asharami expands aviation fuel footprint across Africa

21.05.2026

Asharami Synergy has said it is expanding its aviation fuel footprint across Africa through infrastructure modernisation, digital systems investment and global technology partnerships. The company disclosed this recently during the International Air Transport Association Aviation Energy Forum held in Paris, where it showcased Africa’s evolving aviation fuelling leadership through strategic engagements and technology-driven operations. According...

My Suit Against NDC Not About Obi

21.05.2026

Dr Umar Ardo is the promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). In this interview, he speaks on the next line of action after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and his fight against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU reports...

Domestic Airfare in Nigeria Nears N200,000 Amid Fuel Crisis

21.05.2026

Following the sustained high cost of aviation fuel, Nigerian airlines have increased airfares to N200,000 and above for one-hour one-way flights. A cost analysis across the airlines’ websites showed an upward review in ticket prices by some domestic carriers, except a few that had yet to review their airfares as of the time of filing...

PMAWCA Launches €59m Ocean Sustainability Programme

21.05.2026

The Port Management Association of West and Central Africa has announced the implementation of a five-year West African Sustainable Ocean Programme, valued at €59m, in a bid to promote climate resilience. PMAWCA added that the initiative, which is funded by the European Union, will be implemented in 13 West African countries in partnership with Expertise-France....

APGA ’ll Provide Level Playground For All Aspirants –Opara

21.05.2026

Mazi Ejimofor Opara is the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In this interview with OKEY MADUFORO, he speaks on the outcome of the party’s recent zonal stakeholders meeting and the code of conduct ahead of the primary elections The recent zonal stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Grand Alliance was...

Nigeria tackles traffic congestion with new China partnershi

21.05.2026

The Intelligent Transport Systems Society Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Intelligent Transportation Systems Association to advance smart mobility solutions across Nigeria and strengthen bilateral cooperation in transport technology. The agreement was signed in Xiamen, China, on the sidelines of the 2026 China International ITS Industry Expo held recently at the...

NMDPRA insists on regulatory compliance in free trade zones

21.05.2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has declared that petroleum companies operating in free zones, export processing zones and other designated areas in Nigeria remain fully subject to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and regulations issued under the law. The regulator stated this in an industry circular released recently. Free...