{
  "id": 1849553,
  "title": "POTEMAN targets investment, innovation in Nigeria’s port, logistics sectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/poteman-targets-investment-innovation-in-nigerias-port-logistics",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T02:09:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/poteman-targets-investment-innovation-in-nigerias-port-logistics-sectors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Port & Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN) is organizing a conference to attract investment and foster innovation in Nigeria's port and logistics sectors. The event, titled \"Portpreneurship 2026: Unlocking the Potentials in the Port, Logistics, Maritime and Supply Chain Industries,\" will take place from August 27 to 28 at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The two-day conference will feature keynote speeches, technical presentations, panel discussions, and a competition for young professionals to present innovative solutions to industry challenges. POTEMAN's Vice Chairman, Sir Dr Henry Muogho, highlighted the conference's potential to strengthen Nigeria's standing as a competitive maritime and logistics hub through partnerships and practical solutions. The academy called upon government agencies, terminal operators, shipping companies, investors, technology firms, academics, and professional organizations to participate in the event. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia, the conference aims to drive investment, create jobs, facilitate trade, and improve operational efficiency across the maritime value chain.",
  "summary": "The Port & Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN) will bring together stakeholders in the maritime and logistics industries to explore investment opportunities and promote innovation across Nigeria’s port and logistics sectors. The Portpreneurship Conference 2026, Corporate Awards and Young Port and Terminal Practitioners Competition will hold from August 27 to 28 at Rockview Hotel, […]",
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}