…Stakeholders question delayed deployment, transparency Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry are raising pressing questions about the whereabouts and management of the N50 billion Modular Floating Dock acquired by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. Despite promises of relocation and utilization, the floating dock remains elusive, fueling concerns about transparency and accountability within the agency. Since February, when NIMASA announced plans to move the dock to Continental Shipyard in Apapa, the deployment is yet to occur. This delay has fueled skepticism among industry observers, who question NIMASA’s commitment to managing the multimillion-dollar asset effectively. The acquisition was initially celebrated…
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By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Four teams have arrived in the commercial town of Nnewi, Anambra State, for the second round of the 2024 Nigeria Beach Soccer League. The teams, including early arrivals Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Kada BSC, Nmanko Patigi BSC, and host team, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, are all in camp. Two additional teams are expected to arrive later. Nigeria Beach Soccer League, NBSL Coordinator, Mahmud Hadija, along with his Board members, arrived in Nnewi on Sunday and conducted a facility tour of the playing arena at Nnewi High School and the team camp. They were led by Anambra State…
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Ministry Of Transport, has commenced the implementation of Special Trade License Regulation under the Anambra State Road Traffic Law and is organizing consistent training programs for the affected persons or organizations involved in Motor Vehicle Dealers, Auto Mechanics, and others items of Motor Vehicle Related Trades and Services in Anambra State. The maiden enlightenment cum sensitization programme on Special Trade License Regulation for motor vehicle dealers, auto mechanics and technicians, panel beaters, artisans, battery dealers, and others in Anambra State was held recently at VIO Vehicle Inspection Centre by Roban Stores Awka, Anambra State. The participants…
… We will promote an equitable Maritime Labour industry – Mobereola. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has launched the reviewed minimum wage document for Nigerian Seafarers, developed in line with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, MLC 2006. The document, which is for 2023-2025, is a product of a Collective Bargaining Agreement that involved employers of labour in the maritime sector, the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, NIMASA and other stakeholders in the industry. Speaking at the event, the Agency’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, stressed the importance of this revised document…
The President of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners, NAMM, Captain Tajudeen Alao has hinted on the possible reason why the new Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola did not commit to disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, CVFF against stakeholders’ expectation during a meeting with maritime stakeholders in Lagos last week. It will be recalled that the new Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola had glaringly parried questions on the protracted disbursement of the CVFF directed at him; leaving stakeholders stunned at his attitude; despite that he gave some…
…Our desire is sustainable development – Stakeholders. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has assured stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime sector of inclusivity, towards the development of the sector. The NIMASA DG who made this assertion during an interactive session with maritime stakeholders in Lagos, noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is urging stakeholders to partner with the Government in developing the sector. Accordingly, he said, “It is important that we develop clear objectives, goals, and strategies to advance the industry and…
Highly-rated, independent investment advisory firms have picked Fidelity Bank as a very attractive stock with potential to generate high returns for investors. Independent investment research reports by many market pundits reviewed at the weekend showed that Fidelity Bank was assigned “buy” ticker, a recommendation to investors to consider the potential attractive returns of the bank. The research reports were based on the historical and current operational performances of the bank as well as the clear-sighted implementation of the bank’s growth plan. The reports also considered the quality of board and management and the general human capital and resources of the…
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, NOCEN,in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Friday, 10th May, 2024 held its 27th Matriculation Ceremony, even as the newly appointed Provost, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu carried out her first official function. Addressing the matriculating students, Dr. Anyadiegwu stated that the matriculation ceremony marked the official enrollment of each of the students into the institution, saying that it signified the start of an exciting journey filled with opportunities, growth, and personal development. “As you embark on this journey, I want to emphasize the importance of embracing this chapter with…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, GACC to foster bilateral relationship for the enhancement of economic growth. On Wednesday, 8 May, 2024, Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi led some of his management team in Shenzhen, where he highlighted the significance of knotting bilateral affiliation with China, which, according to him, will boost the two countries’ import-export operations and favour the businesses of MSMEs in Nigeria. The CGC appreciated the Vice Minister of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic…
… Assures On Security, Others By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Following the call for adequate health care delivery across all the 179 communities in Anambra State by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, a philanthropist and an illustrious son of Umuoji, in Idemili North Local Government Area, Engineer Linus Ilozue recently built and handed over a 7-room health care facility equipped with solar energy, drugs and other basic amenities to Achalagu Community Umuoji. Commissioning the health centre, the Commissioner for Health, Anambra State, Mr. Afam Obidike, represented by the Director of Disease Control and Immunization, Anambra State Primary Health care Development Agency, Dr. Uliagbafusi Placid…