Author: Saint Augustine

… We want to be deliberate in our activities this year – MARAN President President of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture, Retired Deputy Comptroller of Customs, DC Yahaya Idris has hailed the consistency of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN in objective reporting of the Maritime Industry. Idris who had an interactive session with the executive members of the association over the weekend during its retreat said, “MARAN is doing a marvellous job criticising constructively.” According to him, everybody knows where MARAN belongs and appreciates the job it is doing. The Retired Deputy Comptroller described…

The former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello has said that the deployment of the International Cargo Tracking Note, ICTN is imperative as it will further add to the efforts on improving port efficiency. Bello was of the view that the shipping industry stakeholders should extend a hand of fellowship to the NSC management in the efforts to introduce the ICTN in the ports. Speaking to newsmen, Bello explained that the relevance of the ICTN in achieving efficiency, particularly transparency cannot be overemphasized. According to him, ICTN will also be a regulatory tool for…

A foremost freight forwarder, Dr. Fred Ajuzie has advised the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola to pay close attention and check the excesses of the government agencies as well as private establishments operating under the Ministry in the year 2025 so as to improve on the Presidential Order on ease of doing business at the nation’s seaports. Ajuzie who made this call in a chat with our correspondent in Lagos on Tuesday reminded the Minister that the Ministry was actually created to reposition the Marine and Blue Economy sector of the Nigerian economy and to ensure…

The Igbo World Assembly, IWA heartily congratulates the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Chief Senator John Azuta Mbata and the newly elected Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo National Executive Committee, NEC Officials. In a press release jointly signed by the IWA Chairman, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, General Secretary, Chief Oliver Nwankwor and the Vice Chairman, Chief Christian Onuorah and made available to journalists on Monday, IWA commended the outgoing Ohanaeze Leadership of Chief Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu and his NEC, for weathering the storm within the twenty-seven days to ensure the smooth democratic transition to the new executives. The congratulatory message…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS has recognized SIFAX Group for its significant contribution to Nigeria’s tax revenue growth and compliance efforts in 2024. During an appreciation visit to SIFAX Group’s headquarters in Lagos, Mr. Kazeem Olanrewaju, Head of the Taxpayers Service Unit at FIRS’ Lagos Mainland West Medium Taxpayers Office, announced that SIFAX Group is now ranked among the Top 20 companies under FIRS’ jurisdiction, out of 300 assessed organizations. Mr. Olanrewaju noted that the visit reflects FIRS’ customer-focused approach in acknowledging top-performing companies that have demonstrated consistent diligence in tax filing compliance throughout the year. As part of…

The President of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Mr. Yahaya Oladiran Idirs has posited that the proposed deep seaport in Badagry will thrive because Badagry has a lot of economic potentials that can support it. Idris made this known while interacting with members of the Executives of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN during their two day retreat in preparation for the task ahead of them in the new year. The retired Deputy Comptroller of Customs also noted that with the huge investment opportunities and vibrant infrastructure in Lagos State, Badagry is fully ready for…

All is set for Nigerian Maritime Journalists, NMJ award to be conferred on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, as the “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024.” The need for the Nigerian maritime media practitioners to honour the CGC is a unanimous decision by all maritime journalists covering the maritime beat, cutting across print, electronic and online media, led by the different beat associations. These include the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN, League of Maritime Editors, LOME, Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria, MAJAN, Shipping Correspondents…

Mutual Growth Integrated Indigo Limited, a leading player in the public relations business landscape, has expressed its desire to collaborate with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Bolaji Abimbola, said that the partnership aimed to promote mutual understanding, knowledge sharing, and cooperation between the two organizations. According to him, the proposed collaboration will enable both parties to leverage each other’s strengths and expertise, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. “The partnership is expected to facilitate regular interactions, information sharing, and joint initiatives between Integrated…

The Vice President, Air and Logistics of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF), Segun Musa, has criticized Nigeria’s African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Coordination Office, accusing it of failing to demonstrate the seriousness needed to maximize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. In a recent interview, Musa described the Office’s approach as overly theoretical and ineffective, citing their preference for “talk shows” over practical solutions. Musa expressed frustration with the committee charged with facilitating Nigeria’s participation in the free trade agreement, stating that they have made little progress beyond paper presentations and…

Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, a football club founded in 1956, has signed an official contract with a United Kingdom-based highly-talented, young Nigeria-born footballer, Yaqub Usman-Malah. The official unveiling of the young promising footballer was carried out on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Yaqub, born in Nigeria in 2006, is a budding Nigerian talent with unquantifiable promise and potential. Prior to his official contract with Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, he was a student and a trainee player with the Brooke College Football Academy in the United Kingdom. At Brooke College Football Academy, Yaqub had an impressive goal average of 17…