Dr. Kevin Okonna, Rector MAN (4th from right) and members of the Academy at the ceremony in Lagos The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has honoured Dr Kevin Okonna, Acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, with its Award for Distinguished Leadership in Logistics and Transport. The recognition celebrates
Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for enhanced collaboration between the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria, the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMMBE). The minister appealed
Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, newly inaugurated President of CILT Nigeria The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has announced plans to secure an Act of Parliament granting it full authority to regulate professional standards in the transport and logistics sector. The initiative, codenamed “Project 2027,” was unveiled by newly inaugurated President Dr Boboye Oyeyemi
Prof Kayode Oyesiku, delivered the CILT Nigeria investiture lecture The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has called for ongoing evaluation of its leadership and stronger collaboration with government, academia, and industry to drive sectoral growth. Delivering the investiture lecture titled “The Leadership Expectations,” Professor Kayode Oyesiku emphasised that leadership failures in logistics
Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, inaugurated as CILT 21st president and chairman of council The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has inaugurated Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, as its 21st president and chairman of council. The ceremony took place on November 27, 2025, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signs the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at modernising the country’s insurance sector and strengthening financial inclusion. The Act enhances regulatory oversight, builds public trust, improves market penetration, and aligns with
Guests at the unveiling of a new line of innovative construction products by Axion Engineering Experts in Nigeria’s building sector are advocating for the adoption of lightweight concrete technology to reduce the risk of high-rise building collapses. Dr Okey Eze, CEO of Axion Engineering, noted that this type of concrete is significantly lighter than conventional
Daniel Kolade, President, Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has urged graduates, students, and young professionals to embrace mentorship and intensive capacity development to strengthen early-career foundations in the construction industry. Newly sworn-in NIOB President Daniel Kolade, speaking at his investiture in Abuja, outlined plans to empower the next generation
Thomas Adeoye, Chairman, Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called for stronger collaboration among construction professionals to reduce project abandonment, substandard work, and building collapses in Nigeria. Chairman Thomas Adeoye spoke ahead of the Institute’s 34th Lagos Builders’ Conference, highlighting that
Architect Mobolaji Adeniyi, outgoing NIA President The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has cautioned against the rising number of unlicensed practitioners in the construction sector, saying their activities pose significant threats to public safety and structural integrity.The Institute also disclosed that architecture contributes roughly six per cent to Nigeria’s GDP, valued at about N6.17 trillion
