Author: Saint Augustine

Worried by the debilitating effects of climate change in several Nigerian coastal communities, Tantita Security Services has suggested the adoption of carbon credit schemes which could see communities earn over N320million yearly. The Executive Director, Operations, Tantita Security, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh made this recommendation while speaking as Guest Lecturer at the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative, AFMESI 4th Annual Symposium and Workshop in Lagos on Tuesday. In his presentation, titled: “Achieving Blue Growth In A Changing Climate – Integrating the Coastal Communities”, Capt. Warredi disclosed that Tantita Security realized the importance carbon credits in a bid to provide solutions to…

…As NIMASA DG, Mobereola assures on  prioritizing Safety – Mobereola Nigeria is set to join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Maritime Day with the theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First”. Speaking ahead of the event, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that its agencies operate in accordance with globally recognized standards. “This year’s theme for World Maritime Day is particularly relevant, as safety is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving a robust and business-friendly maritime sector. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to ensuring…

A shortfall of ninety- six thousand seafarers would be experienced in Nigeria’s maritime sector in the year 2026, says a maritime expert, Capt. Konni Duniya. Duniya disclosed this in a paper he presented at the 2024 Lecture Series of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, Akwa – Ibom state titled, “Addressing Human and Institutional Capacity Development in Nigeria’s Maritime Sector Through Stakeholders Partnership. She expressed concern that the country will suffer huge shortage of adequate and competent seafarers in the coming years if the manpower gap created as a result of war, retirement and disruptions in the sector is not…

NOVA Bank has announced the appointment of David Isiavwe as Executive Director, Operations and Information Technology, and Chinwe Iloghalu as Executive Director, Institutional and Commercial Banking. These appointments are part of NOVA Bank’s plan to strengthen its leadership team as the Bank continues its innovative journey, following its recent transition to a national commercial bank. Dr. Isiavwe has over 30 years of banking experience in domestic and international banks. With a Ph.D. in Accounting, Dr. Isiavwe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, FCA and Fellow Compliance Institute of Nigeria, FCIN in addition to other professional…

The Oyo State Government said it has accommodated former occupants into the redeveloped Bola Ige International Business Complex, New Gbagi, Ibadan. Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi made this known while speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Monday. He said that the project has been completed, and former occupants have been accommodated in the Government’s share of the project as promised. He said that the Oyo State Government has demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of traders by ensuring that they are not displaced during the redevelopment process. According to him, “The Ministry enumerated the present…

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Law Mefor, who has been sworn in as the new Commissioner for Information in Anambra State. Dr. Mefor replaces Sir Paul Nwosu, who has moved on after over ten years of meritorious service to the Anambra State Government. Dr. Law Mefor, a distinguished academic and public intellectual, brings a wealth of experience to his new position. With an impressive academic portfolio, he holds a Ph.D in Social Psychology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, alongside degrees in General and Applied Psychology from the University…

…Commits to leveraging technology to advance education The Oyo State Government has banned any form of meeting by Headteachers or teachers during school hours within or outside any public school premises. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran made this known while monitoring schools resumption in Ibadan today. Adeniran said the move was to ensure strict adherence to the unified school timetable in all public schools in the State. “This is a warning to all head teachers and teachers to desist from holding meetings during school hours. “Henceforth, any primary school head teacher who indulges…

Nigeria is poised for a new digital journey, courtesy of the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP brainstorming session The FiBOP 2024 Capacity Building Workshop themed, “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem,” promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to brainstorm on the critical issue of deepening infrastructure for digital innovation. The 3-day event slated to hold from October 18th to 20th, 2024 at the Orchids Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers and panelists who will delve into the latest trends and innovations in digital technology and…

…Charges them to close ranks, build strong association The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has congratulated the National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji, the newly elected Board of Trustees, BoT members, the Association Electoral Commission, ASECO and indeed all members of ANLCA over a successful BoT election which held on Thursday 12th September, 2024 across the three zones of the association. APFFLON, in a statement signed by its President, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite in Lagos and made available to our correspondent, said that by that election, ANLCA…

The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, AAAF, in partnership with Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, wife of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has distributed bags of rice to 250 widows in Lagos. The donation was aimed at providing support to vulnerable households facing increased food prices and other economic challenges in the country. According to Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, the rising cost of living has negatively impacted the less privileged and those with low income and noted that her partnership with AAAF was to bring relief to the selected widows. She said, “The Foundation works with the less privileged and has various programmes…