Author: Saint Augustine

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS has directed banks to immediately identify and close any FIRS tax and levy collection accounts not authorised under the TaxPro Max system. The TaxPro Max is a homegrown tax administration platform that facilitates tax-related activities, including registration, filing, payment, issuance of tax clearance certificates, among others. A public notice signed by the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji and made available to newsmen by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, said the decision was part of the ongoing efforts to boost efficiency and transparency in tax collection as well as ensure uniformity and seamless reconciliation…

… Five phenomenal women make list of Amazons Eminent Nigerian personalities including the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Akutah Pius; Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, among others, is set to lead maritime stakeholders to the 2025 MMS Hall of Famers’ Day. The Founder of MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame, WoFHoF Initiative, Mr. Kingsley Anaroke, disclosed this in a press statement disseminated recently, According to Anaroke, the 2025 MMS Hall of Famers’ Day and recognition of the MMS Accelerated Amazons is…

The foremost security provider in Nigeria, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the 2025 Offshore Technology conference scheduled to hold in Houston Texas, United States on 5-8 May, 2025 . Executive Director, Technical and Operations, Tantita Security Services Limited, Captain Wareddi Enisuoh, in an interview with journalists on Friday said the company attracted the OTC conference lucrative sponsorship deal in recognition of its capacity to deliver on the conference. Founded in 1969, Offshore Technology conference is a series of conferences and exhibitions, focused on exchanging technical knowledge relevant to the development of…

Scores of maritime students staged a peaceful protest recently at the headquarters of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in Victoria Island, Lagos, calling on the agency to address the growing unemployment crisis among maritime graduates. Chanting solidarity songs and brandishing placards with inscriptions such as “#Train Cadet Locally and Improve the Maritime University”, “#We Lack Sea Time Experience” “#Enough is Enough, We need Jobs for Maritime Graduates” and others,  the protesting students decried the lack of sea time training and job placements, which they described as a major hindrance to pursuing careers in seafaring. The visibly aggrieved…

… As Mobereola assures on disbursement this year The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, has pledged full support for the directive issued by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA to expedite the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, CVFF. Speaking during an oversight visit to NIMASA, the Acting Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Uduak Alphonsus Odudoh expressed satisfaction with the Agency’s progress and commended the leadership of Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola for ongoing reforms that are repositioning Nigeria’s…

The United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has formally declared its unwavering support for the re-election of His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as Governor of Anambra State in the upcoming gubernatorial elections slated for November 8, 2025. This strong endorsement came during a high-profile Town Hall Meeting with Governor Soludo held on April 21, 2025 at the Saray Banqueting Suite, London. The event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of Anambra indigenes and supporters of good governance from across the UK diaspora. The meeting, charged with energy and genuine engagement, offered attendees a rare opportunity…

The Confédération Africaine de Football, CAF and Africa Global Logistics, AGL, the trusted logistics operator in Africa announced a new strategic partnership, establishing AGL as the Official Logistics Partner for Africa’s two flagship football competitions; the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON Morocco 2026. The partnership was officially signed in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025 by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe and AGL President, Philippe Labonne. Building on a successful collaboration that began with the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023, AGL…

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has extended its congratulatory message to Dr. Bolaji Akinola on his recent appointment as the Media and Communications Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola NAGAFF, in a congratulatory message addressed to Dr. Akinola and signed by its National Secretary, Godfrey Emeka Nwosu, said that it welcomed the appointment with great enthusiasm and optimism adding that his extensive experience, deep understanding of the maritime sector and proven track record established him as a valuable asset both to the Honourable Minister and the entire ministry. “We are…

Stakeholders at the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN Breakfast Meeting held on Tuesday April 15, 2025 have described the ‘Nigeria-China Currency Swap’ as a welcome development that would ease trade between the two nations. The Nigeria-China Currency SWAP Deal pursues the use of the currency of both countries, Naira and Renminbi for trade transactions, against the United States of America, USA dollar. This, stakeholders at the meeting unanimously agreed will reduce transaction cost and time. The SWAP backed by the Central Banks of both countries; the Central Bank of Nigeria and the People’s Bank of China was signed in…

Whether in the Public service or in business, Internal Auditors facilitate the achievement of stated goals by assisting organizations to follow stipulated operational processes. Much more, Internal Auditors enable organizations to identify the risks to the attainment of set goals and how to avoid them and also mitigate any at any time. These were the submissions of Audit professionals recently in Lagos at the unveiling of the 2025 Institute of Internal Auditors Nigeria Conference held at the Muson Center, Lagos. In his opening speech at IIA’s Ikoyi office, Lagos, the association’s Chief Executive Officer – Mr. Ambrose Enuma said gone…