Author: Saint Augustine

At the 13th Convocation of Veritas University in Abuja recently, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo offered a persuasive perspective on the unique generational challenges faced by today’s graduates. Recognising that state governors are often the target of public jest, Governor Soludo wondered what meaningful advice he, as a governor from a different era, could provide to the graduating class. In a way, the renowned professor of Economics described his own generation, the 1960s and 1970s, as a “limited edition” group, caught between caring for both parents and children. Humorously, he mused on the idea of reversing roles, asking if the graduates…

…Nigerians abroad repatriates over $20 billion annually Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe, NIDOE has spent over N25 million on various humanitarian projects across Nigeria in 2024. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Mr. Bashir Obasekola, in a virtual news conference held on the sidelines of the NIDOE Annual General Meeting, AGM, which is currently ongoing. Obasekola said interventions in the health and education sector were to support Nigerians in underserved communities, effect positive change in the society and contribute to national development. He noted that NIDOE constructed boreholes, improving clean water access across states in Nigeria. According to him, “Access…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA and APM Terminals, weekend contained a fire outbreak on a crane at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa. The terminal operator said there were no injuries or fatalities as a result of the fire. It also said that the incident did not disrupt operations at the port. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the NPA Management and NPA Fire Service for their prompt assistance in managing the situation. “We are pleased to confirm that all personnel are safe, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The safety of our employees, partners, and the surrounding community is our…

…As Binta, Macfoy, Bernadine, Temilade inspire Nigerian women The Principal Partner of Justicia Legal Practitioners, Barr. Hassan Bello has offered free legal counsel and support to Nigerian women in maritime who are victims of gender-based discrimination in the workplace. Bello, who is also a former Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, made this pledge while speaking at the 2024 MMS Hall of Fame Induction and Life-Impact Awards at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday. The veteran lawyer and maritime administrator said his law firm is willing to support Nigerian women in their bid to ensure equity in the workplace…

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has restated the imperatives of government empowering Nigerian youths. Speaking during an interactive session with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN delegation in his office recently, Ambassador Ajadi stated that Nigerian youths, like their counterparts all over the world, have huge potentials waiting to be harnessed. He said the necessity of harnessing and unleashing such potential included increased productivity, value addition, inclusion of the younger generation in the act of governance as well as reduction in crime. Lamenting the economic pressures that Nigerians…

… As Comptroller Daniyan breaks monthly revenue record with N44bn in October 2024 The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited, PTML Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated a revenue of N288,392,717,427.00 from January to 6th November, 2024 which is 34.8% higher than the N213,914,304,888.11 that was realized from January to October, 2023. The Command under the leadership of Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan broke the monthly revenue record in the month of October 2024 with a collection of N44,021,583,356 (forty four billion, twenty one million, five hundred and eighty three thousand, three hundred and fifty six naira). Comptroller Daniyan, while…

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has lamented the attitude of some selfish individuals who discredit genuine Nigerian-made products using the social media. He said the law enforcement agencies should arrest and prosecute such people to serve as a deterrent to others, and as a way of safeguarding genuine Nigerian companies. Ambassador Ajadi made the call yesterday during an interaction with a delegation of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN, who visited his Ibafo factory. Relying on recent experience, he said that some people have developed the habit of…

APM Terminals Apapa has celebrated a historic achievement as the largest container ship ever to visit Nigeria’s Lagos Port Complex Apapa docked at its terminal on Wednesday. In a statement released by APM Terminals, Apapa on Thursday, this event marked the first time a Nigerian port welcomed the EA CENTAURUS, setting a new milestone for Nigeria’s premier port. The vessel, EA CENTAURUS, is owned by COSCO Shipping and currently flies the Singaporean flag. This impressive containership, measuring 272 metres in length, 43 metres in width, and with a 14.3-meter draft, boasts a capacity of 7,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, TEUs. The…

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN has congratulated the newly appointed Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, Mr. Kingsley Igwe on his well – deserved appointment by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola last week. MWUN in a statement signed by Comrade Oniha Erazua for the Secretary General of the Union in Lagos on Wednesday, described Igwe’s appointment as a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, vast experience, and dedication to the growth and development of the freight forwarding in Nigeria. “Your wealth of…

A Japan-based company, Kawasho Foods Trade Corporation and JFE Shoji Corporation, on Wednesday donated educational materials to 10 public basic schools in Oyo State. The materials, which included 11,000 exercise books, 360 desks, and benches, as well as 150 cartons of canned food products, were distributed among some selected primary schools across the three senatorial districts of the state. Speaking at the official presentation of the educational materials in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran commended the company for its support towards the state government’s efforts at providing qualitative education in…