Author: Saint Augustine

AfrAsia Bank Limited Access Holdings PLC (“Access Holdings”), few days ago, announced that its banking group’ subsidiary, The Access Bank UK Limited (“the Access UK”) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in AfrAsia Bank Limited (“AfrAsia Bank”), the Republic of Mauritius’ third largest bank by total assets. Mauritius, renowned for its robust financial services sector which contributes 13.4% to its Gross Domestic Product, provides Access UK with a solid foundation to expand its operations in the high-growth personal and corporate banking segments. Furthermore, Access Bank will utilize Mauritius as a strategic hub for trade…

Commerce and Industry Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria, CICAN is set to host its 2024 conference and awards ceremony on November 21, 2024 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos. According to the National Chairman, CICAN, Mr. Charles Okonji, the event, themed: “Manufacturing: $1 Trillion GDP Target By 2030: Realities & Possibilities”, will feature Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji; Registrar -General, Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Sir Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN and President of the Manufacturers Association of…

As the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 29 is ongoing in Baku, Azerbaijan, a leading carbon credit expert in Nigeria, Captain Warredi Enisuoh has highlighted Niger-Delta’s potential contribution towards combating climate change through biological sequestration of greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking on Arise Television programme recently, Enisuoh, the Executive Director, Operations and Technical Services at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL gushed about the potential of the Niger-Delta in the face of environmental degradation from continued oil exploration, and also the issue of Nigeria’s struggle with waste management, particularly e-waste. According to Enisuoh, it has become imperative that all…

In a landmark move towards safeguarding Nigeria’s public health and national security, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on Thursday, 14th November 2024. The event took place on the second day of the Comptroller-General of Customs’ 2024 Conference held at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The historic event aims to strengthen collaboration in combatting the influx of illicit pharmaceutical products and other harmful substances into Nigeria. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi…

The Oyo State Rapid Response Team, RRT has confirmed four deaths, linked to a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West local government area of the State. The fatalities consisted of three males and one 32-year-old female who was preparing for her marriage. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi had earlier tasked the Oyo State Rapid Response Team to Saki, following numerous calls from Saki West Local Government reporting an outbreak that has led to a number of deaths. The team, consisting of the Director of Public Health, the State Epidemiologist, State Disease Notification Officer, DSNO, State Laboratory…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has announced the postponement of the Gala and Awards Night initially scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024, in Abuja in Abuja to wrap up the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Conference. This decision, according to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, was taken to allow the Service to identify with the mood of the nation in mourning the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, whose legacy of service to the nation remained in their hearts. The statement stated that the Comptroller General of Customs,…

The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA has said that the recently launched Omi Bus Ferries are now fully operational with Cowry Cards, the same convenient payment system already in use across other public transportation modes in Lagos State. LASWA, in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday said that the integration ensured seamless travel options for her passengers, fostering an interconnected transport network within the state. While committing to prioritizing the safety and peace of mind of the commuters, LASWA assured that the Omi Bus Ferry fleet was insured by LASACO Assurance, providing robust coverage and reinforcing her pledge to deliver…

Women in Maritime Africa, WIMAfrica, in a significant step forward for female representation in the Maritime field, held a strategic meeting with SIFAX Group at the SIFAX headquarters on Tuesday. The two organizations aim to foster mentorship, sponsorship, and skills development programs that will empower women to pursue and excel in maritime careers, where female representation remains below 1%. Key figures from WIMAfrica, including Continental Vice President, Mrs. Carolyn Ufere and Nigeria’s President, Mrs. Rollens Macfoy, emphasized the need for corporate partnerships to expand access to training and professional networks for women. SIFAX’s Coordinating Director, Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, expressed the…

…As Mobereola presents IMO instruments Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has called for a comprehensive action in Nigeria’s bid to be elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO Council, as he inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to promote the campaign. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Boardroom of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, FMMBE in Abuja on Tuesday, Oyetola said the campaign must be all-inclusive, taking into consideration diplomatic and operational strategies in soliciting votes to yield good dividends. He explained that, having lost out three times between 2011 and 2019…

The Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, approved the expansion of the State Social Register, a key repository for identifying the poor and vulnerable individuals eligible for various social interventions in the State. This was made known by the Acting Coordinator, Oyo State Operation Coordinating Unit, OYOSOCU, Mr. Salami Ismail when the SOCU Team paid Advocacy and Sensitization visits to the Political Heads and Management of Twelve (12) Local Government Areas that will participate in the 10th round Community Based Targeting, CBT exercise in the State. He said the expansion is in Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts to prioritize the welfare of…