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Developments in the Foreign exchange aspect of the economy and its impart on the local industries will take the center stage at the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) 2021 workshop and awards. The event will take place on Thursday 16 December, 2021 at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos. The workshop with the theme “Impact of Forex Crisis on the Real sector & MSMEs” will attract economic experts and captains of industry in the manufacturing , SMEs , financial institutions in the country. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen over the weekend in…

The House of Representatives has vowed to unravel circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Itunu Babalola, a Nigerian lady who recently died in an Ivory Coast prison under strange circumstances. The House also said all the action necessary to unravel this case will be encouraged, which may include a thorough coroners’ inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding Itunu Babalola’s death. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, stated this during a condolence visit to the parents of the deceased in Ibadan. Recall that the late Babalola, popularly known as, Becky Paul, was reported to have been sentenced…

The management of MMS Plus Newspapers has said that it would launch a reality show – “The Sisterhood” next year to bring a regenerative concept that will change the face of womanhood in the country. The Publisher, MMS Plus Newspaper, Mr. Kingsley Anaroke who have this hint in a welcome address he presented at the Induction Ceremony of the 2021 Class of MMS Plus Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame with the theme, “Women in Leadership and Governance: Promoting Sustainable Economic Prosperity”, in Lagos on Thursday said that the reality show, hopefully would change the fortunes of women in Nigeria…

… Makes case for woman President, Governors … Men have failed, women should take over, says STOAN Chairman, Haastrup                                                            Former Minister of Women Affairs, Iyom Josephine Anenih has called on the Nigeria women to come out of their comfort zone to join partisan politics, contest for elective positions so as to be in a position to bring the desired change needed to move the country forward. Anenih who made this call while delivering a paper titled, “Women in Leadership and Governance: Promoting Sustainable Economic Prosperity”, at the induction ceremony of the 2021 Class of MMS Plus Woman of Fortune Hall…

The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) is set to collaborate with some Non-Governmental Organizations to install road traffic signs and signals at strategic points across the State. The Executive Chairman, OYRTMA, Dr. Akin Fagbemi said this is in the Agency’s continuous bid to contribute to the actualization of the four cardinal objectives of the present administration and bring to the barest minimum incidents of road traffic crashes in Oyo State. He disclosed this while playing host to the leadership of Oyo Global Forum (OGF), an NGO, leading the charge of combating road accidents through effective road signs and…

Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has provided six (6) boreholes, eight (8) transformers and one hundred and twenty (120) solar lights for residents in Oluyole Federal constituency. This, the House of Representatives Member who also chairs the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs said was in line with her campaign promises. Akande-Sadipe, who is the only female Representative from Oyo State, said the transformers are of 500KVA capacity each promising more to other communities. Recall that the federal lawmaker had earlier held a mega empowerment scheme where she gave out 15 cars, 35 laptops, 40 freezers, 47 grinding machines and 47…

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has said that contrary to the alleged propaganda by some groups, no teacher in Oyo State was being owed the year 2020 leave bonus. Dr. Adeniran stated this today in Ibadan, warning primary school teachers against plans on embarking on any illegal procession or protest within the state. He said, “Some political emissaries are going about, telling people that the government is owing them 2020 annual leave arrears and that the government is not taking it seriously. But this is not true. It is incorrect. “No primary…

Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has assured the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba of support and strengthened partnership in the fight against maritime crime. Jamoh at a meeting with the Police IG in Abuja promised to extend the ongoing collaboration NIMASA is having with other security agencies under the deep blue project to the marine unit of the police in areas of capacity building and provision of patrol support. While both parties identified and applauded the reduction in piracy attacks in the blue waters, which is also confirmed by notable…

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has called on Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prevail on the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) to release all the trucks its officials towed around the port premises especially at the Tincan First Gate since Friday last week. Speaking in a telephone interview with our correspondence on Wednesday, the Chairman of NAGAFF, KLT chapter, Engr. Emmanuel Umeadi disclosed that the trucks numbering above ten (10) were towed by the officials of the agency on the ground that they were abandoned vehicles causing obstruction to free…

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has announced the demise of its immediate past Deputy National President, Eastern Zone, Sir Francis Onwuchekwa Okafor. The National Secretary, NAGAFF, Mr. Dipo Olayoku who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday said that Okafor passed on on Saturday, October 4, 2021 after a brief illness. Olayoku observed that the late Okafor who served the association in various capacities including Chairman, Onne chapter and Vice President, Eastern Zone was a dedicated member of NAGAFF committed to the ideals of the association. He noted that he would be sorely missed…