Author: Saint Augustine

A new trend emerged in Africa on February 25 at the Accra International Conference Center as President Nana Akufo-Addo unveiled the maiden African Migration Summit (AMS) organized by the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) in partnership with the Nekotech Center of Excellence, Ghana. The summit themed “Labour Migration: Shifting the Paradigm to Benefit Africa”, chaired by Alpha Timbo, the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sierra Leone had highly placed dignitaries in attendance including, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, Professor Ben Ayade and Professor Patrick Lumumba from Kenya. Others at the virtual cum physical event were Claudia…

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commissioned the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Data/Communication Command and Control Centre at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. The President who joined the commissioning event via the Zoom technology stated that NIS Data/Command and Control Centre as a repository of personal data of Nigerians and expatriate is in line with his administration drive to implement policy that will protect and enhance the living standard of Nigerians. He charged the NIS to be relentless in keeping the border safe by ensuring that criminal elements do not find Nigeria as safe heaven to hide and perpetrate crimes. He further urged…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), Nigeria has admonished journalists on the Africa continent to always ensure factual narrative. Apart from that, the United Nation agency also reeled out tips to promote migration reportage with human face at the maiden edition of the African Migration Summit (AMS) held in Ghana between February 25 and 26, 2021. The event was organized by the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), headquartered in Nigeria with over 300 journalists covering migration matters across the globe in partnership with the Nekotech Center of Excellence, Ghana. Delivering a presentation titled: “The role of the media in…

In continuation of the fight against smuggling, the Federal Operation Unit, Zone B Kaduna, has intercepted and arrested goods worth N66,133,892.00 in various locations within the zone. In a briefing with pressmen in Kaduna yesterday, the Customs Area Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Al-Bashir Hamisu presented the intercepted goods to the public. The Comptroller called on the public to endeavor to always volunteer useful information on smuggling activities to the Unit for the betterment of the nation. Notable among the seizures was the arrest of 180 pieces of assorted Jack knives in the Tsafe Area of Zamfara state, 13 vehicles…

The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria (OPSAN) has today embarked on a peaceful protest against child violence in Anambra State. The protesters were received at the Anambra State Police command headquarters, Awka on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Monday Bala Kuryas by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Simeon Akpanudom. The DCP addressed the protesters and told them that the command was determined to stem the tide of violence against children noting that the recent arrest of a syndicate of child abuse from 33 Division was receiving attention…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has expressed sadness over the sudden passing of the former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice Abdul Kafarati. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barr. Hassan Bello who made the position of the Council known in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday observed that the Board, Management and staff of the Council, like many Nigerians, were saddened by the demise of the Judiciary icon. Bello recalled that during his (Kafarati’s) time as the Chairman of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges Organizing Committee, a flagship programme…

…Wants CRFFN to show commitment to welfare of freight forwarders The Congregation of Registered Freight Forwarding Practitioners of Nigeria (CREFFPON) has called on the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to immediately suspend its intention to collect the Practitioners’ Operating Fee (POF) from the freight forwarders until it shows commitment to the welfare of practitioners. CREFFPON, which made this call in a release signed by its Administrator Public Affairs, Forwarder Edwin Chukwudire-Obi in Lagos on Monday observed that it was astonished to read  the public notices issued by a terminal operators and official letters to the…

Despite the prevailing traffic congestion around the Lagos ports with its attendant consequences for businesses, the inland container depots owned by SIFAX Group recorded a total of 49,835 TEUs for the 2020 business year. This, however, represents a slight drop in performance compared to 2019 when the off docks grossed 50,452 TEUs. SIFAX off dock operations comprise terminals at Trinity, Mid-Maritime, Okota 1 & 2, all based in Lagos. Of the total container volumes achieved, SIFAX off dock Trinity had 13,109 TEUs for containers gated-in and 12,468 TEUs for containers gated-out as against 19,014 gated in and 20,369 gated-out in…

…As Jamoh says no security vacuum in Nigerian waters The Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are intensifying efforts to protect, interdict, and deter threats around vessels anchored in the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA), off the coast of Lagos. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, announced this in Lagos during a courtesy visit by the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN). Jamoh said the new security effort was encapsulated in the total deployment of assets under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also called the Deep Blue Project. The deployment is on-going with the…

…As NNPC loses 200,000 barrels of oil daily The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor, has promised to galvanize the military to provide maximum security for the nation’s oil and gas assets. The CDS gave the commitment Wednesday at a meeting with the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, and his top management team at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking while receiving the GMD, General Irabor commended Mallam Kyari for initiating the engagement, saying: “I am delighted that you made this effort, and I tell you that the Armed Forces…