Author: Saint Augustine

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…

By Ibrahim Maigari Ahmadu This is one appointment by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that has gotten me excited beyond measure because of the quality, experience, and passion for the development of agriculture in Nigeria of the person appointed. Muhammad has been my business partner for over 20 years, we co-founded many businesses together and I have witnessed his leadership style, dedication, humility, and drive to make an impact from a very close corner. A trained accountant, with a sound financial mind, a prudent manager of resources, and a serial entrepreneur, Muhammad has…

The Institute of Directors Centre for Corporate Governance, loDCCG has appointed Mr. Urum Kalu Eke. MFR, F.loD, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, following the retirement of Alhaji Shuaibu Idris, mni, F.IoD, who served the Centre meritoriously as Chairman of the Board for two years. The appointment of Mr. U.K Eke was ratified at the 43rd Board of Governors meeting held on Wednesday 18th October 2023 at the IoDCCG secretariat, Ikoyi, Lagos. With his appointment, the new Chairman would steer the ship of the leading Corporate Governance Centre in Nigeria and take charge of its affairs for the next two years. UK,…

…Blames rivalry between ANLCA, NAGAFF, inaction by NSC, CRFFN for practitioners’ woes The founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has said that the avoidable rivalry between the two major freight forwarding associations in Nigeria namely: the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA and NAGAFF to close ranks and work together for the common good of the greater numbers of freight forwarders in Nigeria was responsible for the outrageous increment by the terminal operators and the shipping companies at the nation’s seaport recently. Aniebonam who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos…

…Says our ICT not as bad as being portrayed The Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has challenged the stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry especially the freight forwarders to be in the vanguard of projecting the positive impacts being made by the federal government in the nation’s match to port efficiency. Nnadi who gave this challenge when he hosted the leadership of the Association of Registered Freight Forwarders Nigeria, AREFFN who paid him a courtesy visit in his office recently, reminded them that the more they project the negative sides of the nation’s…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Anambra State chapter has showered encomiums on Her Excellency, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Executive Governor of Anambra state for her efforts towards addressing the plights of persons with disabilities and continuously raising awareness about their struggles. In a release signed by the Chairman of JONAPWD, Anambra State Chapter,  Comrade Ugochukwu Ernest Okeke and made available to newsmen in Awka, he said that during this year’s International White Cane Safety Day celebration held at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral Hall, Awka, Her Excellency advocated for the…

In the unwavering commitment to further improve the already existing cordial relationship and strengthening collaboration with other security agencies within Oyo State, the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, CP Adebola Hamzat  on Friday at the Police Headquarters in Oyo State. During the visit, Comptroller Oramalugo gave a brief history about the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force and the core functions the agency is saddled with. In this light he pointed out that when all security agencies within the State and the Country…

In his unwavering commitment to strengthening collaboration with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, the Comptroller-General of the Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, paid an official visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesome Wike. The event occurred on Thursday, 9 October 2023, at the Federal Capital Territory Secretariat in Abuja. During the interaction, the CGC congratulated Wike on his appointment as FCT Minister by President Ahmad Bola Tinubu GCFR. He stated, “One of the reasons for our visit is to congratulate you on your appointment as FCT Minister. FCT holds a pivotal position in Nigeria, and I…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Action at the much anticipated Anambra State Traders Sports Competition commenced on Wednesday across the eight venues in the State. The competition was simultaneously kicked off by Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman of Anambra State Sports Development Commission and Humphrey Anuna, President General of Anambra State Amalgamated Market Traders Association, ASMATA in Awka and Onitsha respectively. At the Awka Centre holding at the All Saints Church field, Amaenyi, Awka Onyedum kicked off the game between Odera Market and Arthur Eze Market Awka which ended 9-2 in favour of Odera Market team. Onyedum commended the teams for their turn out…

In his continuous effort to enhance trade in Nigeria through the implementation of new policies that will consolidate the country’s economy, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed an unwavering commitment to strengthen ties with the leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Program. The CGC, who addressed members of the Presidential Amnesty Program led by their Chief Executive, Major General Barry Ndiomu (retired), on Tuesday at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters Abuja, said he had implemented several measures to improve trade facilitation across the federation. Regarding the Service’s recruitment standards, the CGC affirmed his dedication to preserving the…