Author: Saint Augustine

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON has joined the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, emphasizing its commitment to standardization, quality assurance, and conformity assessment. Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, Director-General/Chief Executive of SON, said this year theme, “Shared Vision For A Better World: Spotlight On SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure In The Age Of AI”, was apt and also in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda to boost economic growth. Okeke said that standardisation was the bedrock of any nation‘s economic development. “Standardization is the bedrock of any nation’s economic development. Therefore, adherence to standards…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has condemned in the strongest terms recent statements made by Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Dr. Matawalle issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation. In addition, the Minister expressed deep concern over the dangers posed by such rhetoric saying, “It is both reckless and irresponsible for a former public servant of Amaechi’s standing to incite Nigerians against their own…

…Vows unrelenting support in Northwest security drive The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to defeating banditry and restoring lasting peace in the North-West.  During his security engagements in Sokoto State on Friday, Dr. Matawalle witnessed the handover of critical military assets and received operational briefings on recent successes in the fight against insurgency. At the Sokoto State Government House, the Honourable Minister oversaw the formal handover of 10 operational vehicles to military forces, including 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, generously donated by the Sokoto…

…As Minister of State embarks on extensive security assessment tour of North West The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has assured the people of North West that the Federal Government will not rest until peace is restored in the region and Nigeria in general. The Minister who embarked on a comprehensive security assessment tour of Sokoto State said that the tour was part of the Federal Government’s strategic efforts to address the ongoing insecurity plaguing the North-West region. During his visit to Gundumi village, Dr. Matawalle assured residents that the long-closed Gundumi-Isa road would be…

…Decries Customs server breakdown at PTML for over one week In a move to reposition the association for more results, the African Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has inaugurated new executive for its members at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, KLT, Tincan Island Port and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport chapters in Lagos. APFFLON President, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite who performed the ceremony at the association’s headquarters in Lagos yesterday, congratulated the new chapter executive and charged them to lead their respective chapters to success irrespective of the daunting challenges in the industry. Highlighting the frustration faced…

In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD Code *829# specifically targeted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji launched the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above and Beyond. The initiative makes Nigeria the sixth African country to deploy USSD code for simplifying tax payment processes. A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman said taxpayers on any mobile telecommunication network in…

…As Adagun harps on safeguarding access, activities on electronic highway SP Abubakar Smart, Acting Assistant Director, Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has urged journalists to be disciplined and mindful of their choice of words online. Smart spoke at a cybercrime workshop organised for journalists by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN on Thursday in Lagos. According to Smart, the pen can be sharper than the knife; therefore, journalist should ensure that whatever they push out online would not put them in trouble. “What strikes the mind of people when we talk of cybercrime is internet fraud but it…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control, UICC. The President underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation. The President notes that her election attests to her competence and character and affirms the enormous talents that abound in Nigeria. President Tinubu describes Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and…

The African Public Relations Association, APRA in collaboration with the Public Relations and Communications Association, PRCA Africa, is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth annual study in their third year of partnership. This year’s research carried out by Reputation Matters focuses on the evolving landscape of PR and Communications practice across Africa. The flagship study aims to capture comprehensive demographic data on the industry while exploring critical issues such as ethical practices, PR’s role in business, talent management, remote work, and future challenges. PR professionals across Africa are invited to participate in the survey which takes just a…

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN is pleased to announce its second Annual Maritime Lecture, MAMAL, scheduled to take place on November 21, 2024 in Lagos. This year’s lecture, themed “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers and Navigating Regional Trade”, will address the critical role of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA in boosting regional trade, overcoming barriers, and unlocking new economic opportunities across the African continent. The MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture, MAMAL is a flagship event designed to foster dialogue, share insights, and provide a platform for key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors. The conference will gather…