Author: Saint Augustine

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Barr Sly Ezeokenwa has called on every Nigerian including the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his onerous task of repositioning the country. Ezeokenwa who made this known in Awka while fielding questions from newsmen, equally urged the President to urgently fashion out ways to cushion the effects of untold hardship Nigerians were currently facing occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal. The APGA National Supremo, while speaking on…

The Shipping Association of Nigeria, SAN has condemned in its entirety the statement credited to the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN describing it as shocking. Speaking in a statement in Lagos, the Chairman of SAN, Boma Alabi observed that the statement laced with the use of intemperate and abusive language could be considered unbecoming and indecent in any sane society. Alabi, however, reassured that it was not the intention of the association to join issues with any member or members of the MWUN who she said they regarded as partners in progress and brothers and sisters with whom they…

As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization, IMO rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training for coastal states within the African continent. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, posited that the training would showcase the newest technologies, their application including cost-effective practices and related benefits for the environment and efficiency of shipping. His words: “The importance of protecting and conserving our seas, oceans and their inhabitants cannot be overemphasized as…

Three companies, out of 81 companies that contested at the Nigerian Communication Commission’s inspired technology innovation talent hunt competition, shared the N30 million prize money equally.  Nine other shortlisted companies went home with N500,000 consolation prizes each. Solaris GreenTech Hub, Knownow Africa Limited and Specxs Care Limited, came bright at the 2023 NCC’s Annual Hackathon Competition, adjudged by an independent Panel of Judges chaired by the President of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Prof. Mohammed Ajiya. Solaris, whose team comprises Chiemela Anosike, Ineke Chinecherem and Onoh Chiemela, won in the Renewable Energy Solution category of the hackathon with their green energy…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The immediate past Deputy Majority Leader of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emeka Aforka has showered encomiums on the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his recent inauguration of the Special Anti-touting Squad, SASA and the investiture of graduates of the state’s 1 youth 2 skills programme. Hon. Aforka who spoke shortly after attending the 1 Youth 2 Skills empowerment event at the International Convention Center, ICC, Awka on Friday described Governor Soludo as an “uncommon administrator, the outstanding leader of our time and a rare gem with clear vision…

…Endorses Agenda By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, last Saturday, alongside top government functionaries, power brokers, Captains of industry, technocrats, job creators attended the Solution Team Organization Anambra Central Zonal Mega Rally in Awka, Anambra State Capital. Speaking during the rally which recorded a massive turnout of Ndi Anambra including  APGA faithful and members of other political parties in the state, Governor Soludo who was represented by the  Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim extolled the organizers of the rally for pulling out such a mammoth crowd, especially the Convener, Hon. Ossy…

…As Igwe Onyido receives honour as Anambra 2023 NUJ Man of The Year  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, and the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Hon. Justice Onochie Anyachebelu are expected to attend the 2023 Press Week, Media summit and Anambra NUJ Man of The Year Award ceremony of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Anambra State Council in Awka on Thursday, 2nd November, 2023. The National Chairman, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Hon. Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa is the Keynote Speaker. Ezeokenwa will speak on…

Newly appointed Director General/Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke has been upbeat on the rapid industrial and economic development and growth of the country. He has therefore decided to roll out a working template in tandem with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s home – grown, inclusive growth economy.  Speaking shortly after receiving handover notes in Abuja last week, Dr. Okeke made it clear that he has decided to hit the ground running, arguing that governance remains a continuum. “We are not allowing a lull in activities; we are not having any transition break…

…Knocks practitioners for not taking a position before meeting with terminal operators  A former Chairman of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF Apapa chapter, Dr. Fred Ajuzie has said that the freight forwarders should have negotiated for and insisted on terminal operators improving on the system rather than going to negotiate for a slash in the percentage increment on storage charges. Ajuzie who stated this in an interview with Primetime Reporters  in Lagos on Wednesday argued that once the system which he said was the root cause of the persistent increment was gotten right, there may not…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC and the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale in Abuja on Wednesday stated that in line with the recommendations of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Tinubu approved the appointment of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as the Managing Director/CEO of NIWA and Akutah Pius Ukeyima as the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC. Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, a graduate of Banking and Finance, holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Business Administration. He…