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Dr. Pius Akutah Takes Charge as Pioneer NPERA Boss

From Shippers’ Council to NPERA: Dr. Pius Akutah Takes the Helm of a New Era in Nigeria’s Port Regulation

Dr. Pius Akutah leads the new Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency, beginning a new era of fair tariffs, efficient trade and accountable port regulation.

Akutah Think Tank

10 hours ago6 min read

Dr. Pius Akutah at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference NiDEC 2026 in Toronto, Canada

Advancing Nigeria’s Blue Economy Through Global Diaspora Investment: Reflections from NiDEC 2026 in Canada.

At NiDEC 2026 in Canada, Dr. Pius Akutah invited diaspora and Canadian investors to explore Nigeria’s maritime, logistics and blue-economy opportunities.

Akutah Pius Ukeyima

4 days ago5 min read

Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah addressing a large public gathering, featured alongside the article “A New Era for Nigeria’s Ports: The Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026,” highlighting Nigeria’s port reform and maritime economic regulation.

A New Era for Nigeria’s Ports: The Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026.

The Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026 marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s maritime reform journey. Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah reflects on the significance of the new law, its potential to strengthen port regulation, promote competitiveness, improve trade efficiency and reposition Nigeria’s ports for greater economic growth.

Akutah Think Tank

Aug 135 min read