Author: Saint Augustine

The Oko Community of Anambra State has scheduled to dedicate its remodelled Oko Civic Centre to the memory of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, with a colourful ceremony scheduled to take place at the centre on January 5, 2024. Anambra State Governor, His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, an ally of the former Vice President, is the Special Guest at the occasion to perform the task of declaring the said Alex Ekwueme Civic Centre, open. To this end, dignitaries from across the country including political associates and family friends of the former VP are expected to witness the…

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology, ICT in Nigeria. Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by the Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Jarno Syrjala, visited the Commission recently to explore further opportunities for mutually-beneficial relationships. He told the delegation that the Nigerian government is keenly interested in harnessing Nokia’s capabilities…

In a momentous gathering at the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, 25 November 2023, retired Management Team members of the Nigeria Customs Service celebrated a shared legacy of diligence and commitment.  Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, in a heartfelt address, reassured retirees of comprehensive measures to elevate their welfare with a plan to integrate them into the Nigeria Customs Service’s healthcare programs. He emphasized his commitment to sustaining bonds beyond active service. Furthermore, Adeniyi disclosed ongoing discussions with the Minister of Finance to champion a bill establishing a dedicated Pension Scheme, stating, “This strategic initiative reflects foresight in…

Following the inconsistency in the rulings of the Election Petition Tribunals and that of the Appeal Courts, the Founder of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has advocated for the establishment of strong institutions as the panacea to distrust that follows every election year in the country. Aniebonam who made this submission in an interview with Primetime Reporters in Lagos recently observed that although institutions exist in Nigeria, they are not working. According to him, “It is about leadership, when we get the right leadership, he opens up the scope. So, what we can also pray for…

As part of the Nigeria’s on-going efforts to give fillip to the economy and shore up its fiscal and monetary agenda even as the after-effect of global macro-economic realities continue to linger on, strident calls have been made for concerted efforts to be directed at creating more thriving technology hubs outside of Lagos and Abuja. This is in recognition of the catalytic role as well as the potential of tech hubs in driving economic growth, promoting inclusive development, pushing the boundaries of innovation so as to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges and increasing demand for digital solutions…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Anambra State Government last Thursday commenced the conduct of Computer-Based Tests for applicants for the 2023 teachers’ recruitment exercise. In this second batch of teachers’ recruitment going on under the present administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, 3,000 teachers are targeted for Post Primary School Service Commission, PPSSC and the State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB. The recruitment is driven by the Commission and the Board with technical support from the State Information and Communication Technology, ICT Agency. It was gathered that there was a seamless exercise which started as early as 7am. The applicants were verified by…

…Fingers Awka prominent son as major culprit, accuses him of assault, harassment ….Beckons on Police for security, protection By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The people of Mbanano, Enugwu Agidi Community, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, numbering over 500, yesterday protested against what they described as continued harassment of their sons and daughters at their farmlands, even as they accused the owner of the Blue Shield Security Outfit, Ozo Jeff Nweke as the man behind their present predicament. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the Chairman Land Committee, Mbanano, Enugwu Agidi Community, Mr. Peter Onuekwusi said that they were at…

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Ike Neliaku, on Friday inaugurated the Nigeria Reputation Management Group, NRMG in Abuja.  In his remarks, the NIPR President affirmed that the combination  of distinguished assembly of 23 members, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, marks a significant step towards fortifying Nigeria’s global image. “The NRMG, born out of a commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s reputation, has a multifaceted mandate. In addition to developing sustainable strategies and operational modalities, the group is tasked with identifying critical national assets and wielding influence over Nigeria’s reputation”, the NIPR President…

The list of leaders and key figures in the maritime industry that is set to grace the maiden Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria MARAN’s Annual Maritime Lecture, MAMAL scheduled for November 29, 2023 at the Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos has continued to grow exponentially.  Among the latest confirmed list of attendees are Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, President of Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria, MASPAN; Prince Olayiwola Shittu, former National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA; and Eugene Nweke, former National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF and Secretary, Customs Consultative…

…Wants those behind ticket racketeering investigated, exposed  The Chairman, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Lillypond Export Chapter, Mr. Oluremi Abiodun Olabanji has appreciated the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for acting on the piece of information that he provided to them recently through the media on corruption around the Eto Call Up system. Olabanji who gave this appreciation in an interview with our correspondent in Lagos on Friday said but for the intervention of the NPA and the Police, the cartel around the racket was bent on stifling the importers and…