Author: Saint Augustine

…Wants private sector to drive blue economy Former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello has charged the federal government not to designate any of its agencies as the lead agency to drive the blue economy if it actually wants Nigeria to make progress in the sector. Bello who made this call in his remarks at the 10th anniversary, lecture and awards of the Primetime Reporters in Lagos on Wednesday, advised the federal government to avoid the mistake made during the Cabotage era when it designated an agency as lead agency and the rest was now…

…Says Comptroller Olomu deserves Controller-of-the-Year accolade The Managing Director of Muna Sylver Nigeria Limited, Hon. Princess Chi Ezeh, has congratulated the Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS and its Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu for achieving N2 Trillion revenue collection without hampering trade at the nation’s premier seaport. Princess Chi, who conveyed her commendation in a press statement disseminated on Sunday, observed that the best accomplishment for Apapa Command and its Area Controller was the ability to maintain seamless trade facilitation amid the innovations to attain N2 trillion revenue in a single year. Although Olomu already received 3…

The Oyo State Government has approved the conversion of 551 serving officers into various sub-officers and officers cadres in the Civil/public service of the State. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission Alhaji. Chief Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe made the disclosure on Saturday in Ibadan. He explained that the Government settled for the 551 officers, saying the selection was rigorous and competitive. “I believe this recruitment and conversion exercises are game-changers for the Oyo State civil service,” he said, adding that the conversion was to strengthen the service and ensure better output by workers. He said the conversion exercise, which was…

The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service and its Area Controller has been honoured with three awards at Comptroller General of Customs Award for Revenue Collection and an Award of Excellence for its outstanding feats at the CGC Award Night held on Friday in Abuja. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, the Customs Area Controller who was celebrated by colleagues, friends and stakeholders stood out as the star of the night. He emerged “Best Controller of the Year” for his exceptional leadership and improving on the command’s capacity to deliver on its mandates at Nigeria’s premier port of Apapa The three…

Pregnant women have been urged to register for Antenatal Care and ensure they undergo an HIV test to determine their HIV status. This call was made by the Chairman, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS, OYSACA, Dr. Gbola Adetunji while addressing newsmen yesterday during a campaign organized to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day. Dr. Adetunji emphasized that Nigeria contributes significantly to the global HIV burden, particularly among children. He stated that, according to UNICEF, in 2020, Nigeria accounted for a substantial number of new child HIV infections worldwide, with an estimated 21,000 new infections, the highest globally.…

…Says TCIP Customs Command’s N1 trillion revenue worth celebrating The Managing Director of Muna Sylver Nigeria Limited, Hon. Princess Chi Ezeh has congratulated the Area Controller, Tin Can Island Port, TCIP Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Comptroller Dera Nnadi on the significant transformation of the TCIP Administrative building and the attainment of a historic N1 trillion revenue mark at the Command. Princess Chi noted that these accomplishments are worth celebrating and thanked the Comptroller-General of NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for rewarding Comptroller Nnadi with the Special Award for Workplace Transformation at the recent CGC Award night in Abuja.…

The Tin-can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Area, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has been honoured with an Award and a Certificate of Excellence at the CGC Award Night Ceremony held on Friday November 29, 2024 in Abuja. Comptroller Dera Nnadi was celebrated by colleagues and stakeholders at the Award ceremony where he won an Award for Distinctive performance and another Award of Excellence for workplace Transformation given his leadership and commitment to deliver on his mandates at the Tin-can island port Command. The awards were presented to him by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African maritime industry. Mobereola, who stated this while speaking at the 7th Association of African Maritime Administrations, AAMA conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, assured attendees of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing a future where Africa’s maritime sector thrives sustainably. In his words, “Nigeria is committed to collaborating on technology and innovation to enhance safety, security, decarbonization, and the marine environment for a sustainable future.” He emphasized that this…

Immediate past Face Of Maritime International Queen, Adaeze Charlyn Udom has offered scholarship to Miss Eniola Aduniyi, a Kogi-state indigene who emerged 2024 FOMI Miss Intellectual during the just concluded 9th edition of the Face Of Maritime International, FOMI beauty pageant held in Lagos, Nigeria. Queen Adeaze, is a staff of National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA who also contested under the umbrella of NIWA in 2022 and emerged Winner of the prestigious maritime industry pageantry for the 2022/2023 Service reign. After serving out her one year reign, Queen Adaeze decided to give back to the FOMI brand who made her…

Izuchukwu Christian Ahuchaogu, the dynamic publisher of Truetells Nigeria, has been awarded the prestigious title of Media Personality of the Year at the TM News Awards 2024. The ceremony held at Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos, celebrated the outstanding contributions of media professionals across the nation. Ahuchaogu, known for his innovative approach to journalism and commitment to truth-telling, has significantly impacted the Nigerian media landscape. Under his leadership, Truetells Nigeria has become a trusted source of news, focusing on integrity, accuracy, and insightful reporting. In his acceptance speech, Ahuchaogu expressed gratitude to his team and readers. “This award is not…