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HOW-MARKETS GLOBAL (UK) EMERGIES WITH INCLUSIVENESS OF AFRICA BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS IN E-COMMERCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS WITH ONLINE CATALOGUE TO CONSUMER AND PRODUCERS
How Markets Online business for consumers and producers of made in African products as emerged with an innovative business model, E-commerce that lies at the heart of digital economy defined by the organization of Economic Corporation and Development (OECD).
It prides its platform specifically for the sale or purchase of goods and services online whereby easing the payment methods online or offline in various categories as it deemed fit for business organization, consumers and those in government.
The United Nations released a Digital Economy report that led to promotion of international dialogue of capacity building for developing countries to improve on the evolving digital Economy in this Era of Covid19 pandemic
In the case study of an African designer that sells African attires favoured by the Africans in diaspora. It goes that the Designer desired to sell internationally but the likes of How-markets.com Platform was not in existence then. Thus, she could not access a global E-commerce platform to sell her made in Africa dresses to Africans in diaspora and global markets, as the saying goes, where there is a will there is a way. She eventually linked up with an American E-commerce Platform to show case and sell to international audience instead. Her items were categorised as made in Africa and listed for sale in USD currency, an African buyer searched and clicked to buy the dress, the checkout price includes the purchase price plus 20% sales tax payable to America. Albeit the dress was made in Africa by an African, purchased by an African on an International platform outside Africa, alas the 20% sales tax was collected by America.
The role of How-markets in the instance is to continue to develop opportunities for African/Caribbean Businesses through the support available on its platform to integrate Business Vendors to have access to the World economy on an equitable basis. By providing the right tools, focus extensively on the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy, empower the vendors on the platform to showcase African and Caribbean made goods by offering specialist services to Business sellers. How-markets will be bringing onboard Purchase influencers like free delivery, bespoke packaging, in-house logistic system with Butler Service 24/7 fast track 7days a week and national hub returns, warehousing, competitive pricing, and an ad-free experience without interruptions’ that will continue to encourage repeat visits and higher spend, less inventory and quick payment to Vendors by not stifling their Cashflow.
Our plea to African/Caribbean Businesses is get engage in and benefit more fully from the growth of their online business activities through www.how-markets.com the African Global Marketplace a highly sustainable innovations in technology and modalities of E-commerce that is creating opportunities for companies of all sizes to engage in domestic, cross border and international trade through the adaptation of supply chains, lower costs and extended market reach. By reducing transaction and search costs as well as frictions at commercial interfaces, How-markets will enable those offering goods and services to connect more easily with (potential) consumers and to expand the volume of commercial transactions to escalate and increase returns on their investments.
Today is tomorrow, harness the potential of E-commerce, benefit from global markets digitalizing economy, while those that fail to do so today risk falling behind tomorrow.
We are www.how-markets.com creating a viable platform for African/Caribbean businesses to sell more across borders and globally for greater returns on investments.
The above information was released to online Africa media platforms and real time print and electronic media across Africa by the Founder and CEO of HOW-MARKETS GLOBAL (UK), Mr. Olawumi Omotoso.
He submitted that How-Markets Global is a “shop that never stop” and an innovative opportunity for businesses to reach more and sell more to enable both consumers and producers to access Global markets for a buoyant economic opportunities.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.
For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.
Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.
Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.
The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.
The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.
At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.
Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.
MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.
The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.
According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”
Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.
“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.
Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.
The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.
Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.
The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.
Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.
For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
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