The Federal Government approves a modernisation and upgrade programme for four Nigerian ports: Onne, Rivers, Delta, and Calabar. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, announces the approval and links it to efforts to reposition the country’s maritime sector.

The outlets describe the decision as part of a broader plan to expand maritime infrastructure and improve port capacity. Vanguard notes that the latest approval complements an earlier approval related to the ports, while The Punch frames the move around strengthening maritime infrastructure and supporting operational improvements. Both reports present the approval as a government action aimed at upgrading key coastal facilities rather than a specific, immediately identified project timeline or procurement details.