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By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Anambra State Chapter, has re-elected Comrade Edith Onwuka as Chairman. The election which was conducted electronically, saw Mrs. Edith Onwuka, the incumbent Chairman of the association who ran unopposed returned elected with forty-seven votes, Helen Okeke emerged the Vice Chairman of the association with forty-seven votes, Jane Okeke won the office of the Treasurer with forty-six votes, Helen Onwudiwe won the position of the Financial Secretary with forty-six votes, while the Public Relations Officer, Genevieve Ezenwuba won with forty-six votes among others. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer…

A group of freight forwarders, Patriots Anti-Corruption Initiative, T-PACI has kicked against increment in storage charges for terminal operators insisting that there is no reason for that whatsoever. The National President of the association, Comrade Stephen Ibe who stated this in a press briefing in Lagos yesterday said that while the terminal operators were at liberty to increase other aspects of their operational costs, the storage charges otherwise known as rent should not be part of it describing it as a no go area. Ibe who maintained that the body was not against the terminal operators effecting an increase in…

…New charge comes into effect today The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC has approved the downward review of the increment in storage charge by the terminal operators from 600 percent to 400 percent with effect from today October 25, 2023. It will be recalled that the terminal operators under the aegis of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, STOAN, announced a 600 percent increment in storage charge with effect from Monday October 16, 2023 citing inflationary pressure and naira devaluation as reasons for the increment a development which has sparked off agitations from the freight forwarders. However, in a meeting…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commission, NDIC has advised Nigerians not to download any application demanding to have access to the contact information, pictures and Short Message Service, SMS on their phones before they could have access to the application warning that it could pose a big threat as well as higher security risk to them. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NDIC, Bello Hassan who gave this counsel while addressing participants at the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP 2023 Conference in Lagos last weekend with the theme, “Mitigating Risk And Insecurity Using Insurance and Technology In A Harsh Economy”, advised…

…Says Victory Not For Nigeria Alone  President Bola Tinubu applauds today’s judgment rendered by Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London, awarding a landmark victory to the Federal Government of Nigeria over a firm known as Process & Industrial Development, P&ID Limited. Following Judge Knowles’ dismissal of the $11.5 billion (USD) value of the award plus accumulated interest, previously won by P&ID over a failed 2010 deal to allegedly build a gas processing plant, on the grounds that the award was obtained by fraud, President Tinubu commends the UK Court for prioritizing the merits of the…

President Bola Tinubu has allayed the concerns of the business community, assuring them that crucial plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity. The President said his administration will honour every legitimate contract with respect to the nation’s foreign exchange obligations. Speaking at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit, NES in Abuja, on Monday, President Tinubu said he is confident that by working closely with the private sector, financing the Three Trillion Dollar National Infrastructure Stock can be achieved in 10 years and not in 300 years. The President said the construction of megacities in every geopolitical zone of the size…

The Group Managing Director/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau, Dr Ahmed ‘Tunde Popoola has said that credit defaulters, whether of failed or acquired banks will find it difficult to access new credits unless they cleared their names with their former creditors to obtain a positive report from rating agencies insisting that “There is no more lending in the dark.” Dr. Popoola was represented by the Chief Commercial Officer of CRC Credit Bureau, Mrs. Peggy Chukwuma – Nwosu at the 2023 Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP Conference held at Orchid Hotels in Lekki, Lagos over the weekend. She stated that  the…

…Gov. Buni condoles NCS, family of fallen officer The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS with timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army, on Saturday, foiled an attack on the Customs Office in Geidam town, Yobe State by the suspected Boko Haram insurgents, demonstrating unwavering courage and resilience against the enemies of the state. According to a statement signed by CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer, NCS, the Customs Office faced a formidable threat but was bravely defended, safeguarding the facility and the families of fellow officers and men. The statement observed that Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Ahmed Usman, born on…

The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN has hailed the federal government over the confirmation of Adewale Bashir Adeniyi as the substantive Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS. The foremost maritime beat association in Nigeria described the development as a welcomed one which has allayed the worries of stakeholders in the industry. According to Godfrey Bivbere, the President of the association in a statement shortly after the news of the confirmation was made public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has through the confirmation further demonstrated that excellence will always be rewarded. “I congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirming…

Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill, the most significant gathering of over 5,000 food enthusiasts in Ibadan is set to hold in the city of Ibadan this December. The event which is billed to hold at the prestigious Ibadan Polo Club offers an irresistible assortment of culinary delights, workshops, competitions, and entertainment. As an event seen as a grand celebration of flavours and culinary talent, Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill is poised to take Ibadan by storm, inviting over 5,000 food enthusiasts to savour the city’s finest cuisine. More than just a food festival, this event aims to serve as a springboard for…