Author: Saint Augustine

… Offer accurate option for Akpabio South-South leaders, on Tuesday, advised Kogi Central constituents not to allow political clowns, destructive elements and saboteurs masquerading as Progressives to confuse them. “The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a taunt to Kogi Central constituents and Nigerian women.” They also urged leaders in other geo-political zones to make Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cause their own. “Some senators and Kogi APC chieftains think fake signatures and hooligans mobilized by them can lead to recalling Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.” The South-South leaders in a statement in Port-Harcourt, described the six months suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan as a bad…

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has congratulated Dr. Bolaji Akinola on his appointment as the Media and Communications Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola. The National President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, in a statement in Lagos on Sunday described Akinola’s appointment as well deserved, pointing out that it was expected that Dr. Akinola would bring his wealth of experience to bear on promoting the Minister’s engagement with the stakeholders, the media and the general public. Describing Akinola as a maritime expert whose year of practice had…

The National Compliance Joint Taskforce of Licensed Clearing Agents, NCJTFCLA has appealed to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to reconsider the policies governing the importation of used vehicles through designated land borders, specifically Seme and Idiroko borders. The group in a statement signed in Lagos on Sunday by its National President, High Chief Dr. Basil Nwolisa observed that it position aimed to curb the rampant smuggling of vehicles through unauthorized routes which he said had resulted in substantial revenue loss to the government. The group maintained that allowing the importation of used vehicles within acceptable age limits…

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has approved the appointment of Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications. Dr. Akinola, a highly respected maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over twenty-five years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Akinola has built a strong reputation for his insightful analysis of the maritime sector and his expertise in strategic communications. He is the CEO of leading maritime media and public relations organization, Ships & Ports Communication Company, and is widely recognized for…

The Acting Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information, NASPRI, Lt. Col. Adamu Ngulde has disclosed to the participants of Strategic Communication Course to prepare to further enhance their knowledge on Artificial Intelligence in Information Management and Fact Checking as part of the courses lined up for their training. He made this known on Friday 11 April, 2025 during the inauguration ceremony of the second quarter courses 2025 at the Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja auditorium in Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The acting Commandant further stated that the School is collaborating with the Faculty of Communication and Media…

The stage is set for the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN to host the much publicized Nigeria- China Currency Swap Deal. The theme of the Breakfast Meeting is “Navigating the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China Currency Swap: Opportunities and Challenges for Import, Export and Maritime Business.” The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 by 10.00am prompt at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere said that the breakfast meeting will attract participants from the government and private sector as well as the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria. Also, the Nigeria-China Strategic…

The Year 2025 Budget tagged, “Budget of Hope and Prosperity” was presented on Thursday 10th April, 2025 to the members of the Legislative Council under the leadership of Hon. Moruf Erubami by the Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo. Presenting the budget, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo acknowledged that indeed, the day’s event was a testament to the collective efforts in participatory governance. While reflecting on the Year 2024 budget, the Council Boss emphasized on the budget performance which has been satisfactory as it included the way forward in setting a benchmark for greater performance. Speaking…

…Clarifies his company name is Limark International Nigeria Limited …Says allegation handiwork of opponents The interim Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Abuja Airport chapter, Prince Yakubu Atokolo has finally opened up on the 6,182 kilograms of Tramadol recently seized by the officials of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Cargo Section, Abuja. It will recalled that this medium reported two days ago that the illicit consignment was intercepted at the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL bonded warehouse with Limark Nigeria Limited as the consignee…

…Says platform capable of impacting trade facilitation in Nigeria The National President of the National Compliance Joint Taskforce of Licensed Clearing Agents, NCJTFCLA, High Chief Dr. Basil Nwolisa has congratulated the initiators and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for developing and deploying the B’Odogwu platform to facilitate trade and improve the economy. Nwolisa who sent his congratulatory message in a statement in Lagos on Saturday, observed that a thorough analysis of the B’Odogwu platform showed that the initiative had the potential to significantly impact on trade facilitation in the country. Noting that the…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, recently, intercepted Tramadol weighing 6,182kg at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Cargo Section, Abuja. According to information available to Primetime Reporters, the consignment was intercepted at the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL bonded warehouse with Limark Nigeria Limited as the consignee while Prince Yakubu Atokolo, the Interim Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Abuja Airport chapter and Alhaji Ibrahim Akanbi Umar, the immediate past Chairman, ANLCA Abuja Airport chapter, were alleged to be the agents. According to an eyewitness who does not want her name in print because she was…