Author: Saint Augustine

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, has directed the extension of tax office operations to weekends for the month of June. The directive, according to a statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, is part of Adedeji’s commitment to matching the agency’s customer-centric policy with tangible action. With the directive, tax offices are expected to open for business from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday throughout the month of June. The statement said the weekend service, which started on June 14, will…

…As Nigeria Receives Hosting Rights for 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has once again demonstrated its thought leadership in public communication and institutional branding as it joined public relations professionals across Africa to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the African Public Relations Association, APRA during its 36th Annual Conference, held from 9 to 13 June, 2025 at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa, Kenya. Themed, “Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication”, the high-level summit brought together over 500 delegates, including communication scholars, corporate leaders, government representatives, and international partners, to reflect on the evolution of public relations…

…Says job loss, business shutdown imminent The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN has raised concerns over Dangote Refinery’s forward integration adoption, warning that it could lead to a monopoly in disguise and pose a significant job loss threat to Nigeria. PETROAN, in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, PRO, Dr. Joseph Obele in Abuja on Monday, argued that with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, Dangote Refinery should be competing with global refineries, not operating as a distributor in the downstream sector. The massive refinery, one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa,…

Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has recorded a historic milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, the largest general cargo vessel ever handled at its terminal at the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. IPSARION, a Malta-flagged bulk carrier with a length overall of 199.99 meters and a gross tonnage of 36,560, arrived laden with bulk cargo and industrial equipment from Europe. Built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries in Cebu, Philippines, the vessel is managed by Helikon Shipping Enterprises Limited and operated by YAKE BULK LIMITED. Onboard the vessel were multiple units of construction equipment, steel rods,…

…Explore areas of Mutual interest in maritime domain  The Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Lee Sang-ho, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the Agency’s headquarters in Lagos. The meeting served as a strategic platform to strengthen bilateral ties and explore areas of mutual interest in the maritime domain. During the engagement, both parties emphasized the importance of maritime capacity development as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable maritime governance. Mr. Sang-ho reaffirmed Korea’s willingness to support…

…Seeks creation of two directorates to advance Ministry’s objectives  A former General Manager, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Captain Iheanacho Ebubeogu has called on the federal government to consider designating the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy the Coordinating Minister of the Blue Economy to ensure proper coordination, leadership and control of the nation’s marine space. Ebubeogu who made this call in a paper presentation tilted, “Governance of Marine Spaces in Marine and Blue Economy Model – Issues, Challenges and Approach”, which he delivered at the Quarterly Paper Presentation organized by the Nigerian Association of Master…

…Commends Ogun Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for Industrial Foresight The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, has commended Ogun II Area Command’s impressive revenue performance and pledged support to address its operational challenges. He made this known during a working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. During the visit, the CGC was received by the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Comptroller Bisi Alade, alongside other senior Command officers. In his welcome address, Comptroller Alade described the CGC’s visit as a morale booster for the command’s officers and men. “Your presence here today, sir,…

…Says pardon implies legitimate crime and conviction The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP has expressed its position on the encouraging decisions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in announcing full pardon for the nine Ogoni rights campaigners executed by the Nigerian Government during the regime of General Sani Abacha. The nine Ogoni rights campaigners are: Ken Saro-Wiwa, Dr. Nubari Kiobel, Nordu Eawo, Saturday Doobe, John Kpuinen, Paul Levura, Daniel Gbokoo, Felix Nuate and Baribor Bera. MOSOP in a statement signed by Fegalo Nsuke, President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP considered the…

…NIMASA has done well, says Comrade Bunu The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s bid to return to Category C of the International Maritime Organization, IMO Council, while commending the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA for its transformative role in maritime security and governance. Speaking in Lagos over the weekend, MWUN President General, Comrade Francis Bunu, lauded NIMASA’s significant achievements, particularly in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. He noted that the Agency’s efforts have significantly improved safety and stability on Nigerian waters. “We now have peace on our waters,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in a two-day workshop hosted in Abuja from June 3-4, 2025, to explore policy framework for enabling community networks towards bridging the digital divide and accelerating socio-economic development in Nigeria’s underserved and unserved communities. The forum brought together regulators, community leaders, technical experts and potential foreign investors, among others, to examine policy and regulatory barriers, explore innovative funding mechanisms, ensure sustainable renewable solutions and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders. Addressing participants at…