Author: Saint Augustine

Alhaji Abdulazeez Babatunde Mukaila is the immediate past Sole Administrator and currently, the Chairman, International Relations Committee of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA. In this interview with our correspondent, he spoke extensively on the recent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA in Nigeria, the Nigerian freight forwarders preparedness to actively participate in the continent-wide trade and the expected roles for the Nigeria Customs Service in all of these. Excerpts; Just recently, Nigeria began implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA in the country with an inaugural shipment under the Guided Trade Initiative,…

The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, has officially released the computer-based tests results, saying about 9,000 candidates passed. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, in a statement which was made available to the journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. In the statement, Pastor Alamu said the Commission has set minimum cut-off marks for qualification to the next stage of the recruitment exercise. He said the cut-off mark in the exercise is 50%. The Chairman said the 9,000 candidates will go through interview sessions within one week, starting from August 14, 2024.…

A group of nine, contesting membership of the Board of Trustees, BoT of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA have listed a 6-point agenda they intend to pursue if voted into office. The group which includes Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, Kingsley Offor, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Utai, Chief Ernest Elochukwu, Adeola Mummuney, Chief Sunday Momoh, Tunde Awonuga and Chief Dennis Okafor on Monday in Lagos announced that its campaign programme is aimed at radically transforming the professional image of the association, and said their programmes will be vigorously pursued. The Group of 9 represented by Alhaji Taiwo and Chief Dayo…

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Bunmi Lawson as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors of the Company, with effect from 1st June 2024. The announcement was contained in a statement by Mr. Adedotun Sulaiman, Chairman, Cadbury Nigeria. The statement said Ms. Lawson’s appointment was ratified by shareholders at the Company’s last Annual General Meeting, AGM in Lagos. According to the statement, Ms. Lawson is currently the pioneer MD/CEO of EDFIN Microfinance Bank Limited, the first specialised education microfinance bank in Nigeria. Prior to joining EDFIN, Ms. Lawson was the MD of ACCION Microfinance Bank,…

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed his warm felicitations to the Anglican Bishop of Awka and Archbishop of Niger Province, the Most Reverend Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, on his 62nd birthday celebration. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo described Archbishop Ibezim as a most distinguished, caring, spiritually vibrant, well-educated and widely travelled cleric and humanitarian who is worth celebrating for his life of impeccable service to God and humanity. The Governor also recalled that Archbishop Ibezim, having been ordained an Anglican priest since 1994, has over the years served diligently in different dioceses, touching…

To ensure proper treatment adherence, Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS, OYSACA has urged Healthcare Centres providing Comprehensive HIV treatment, care and support to People Living with HIV, PLHIV across the State to enhance their performance. This assertion was made by the Agency’s Chairman, Dr. Gbola Adetunji during a working visit to some treatment sites in the state. Dr. Adetunji stated that the Agency is conducting the visits to familiarize herself with the centres, identify challenges, and determine areas where OYSACA can provide assistance. He admonished the centres to maintain a friendly demeanor…

The Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, has applauded the smooth conduct of the recently conducted computer-based tests for jobseekers by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB. In a statement on Saturday, the Chairman, AOPSHON, Mr. Adekunle Adedeji expressed confidence in the examination’s conduct, noting that there were no reported incidents. He commended the Board during his visit to monitor the examination at the Distance Learning Centre, Ajibode, Ibadan. “We checked the CBT examinations and the exams went on very smoothly. We are happy with the credibility of the exams and we didn’t have any…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. This move aims to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to subscribers. The directive titled, “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector”, was issued on July 29, 2024. It mandates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to publish a comprehensive table showing the features of their tariff plans and bundle offers. The table should contain all necessary information for subscribers to make informed decisions, including…

Nigeria is currently facing a pivotal moment in its history, as nationwide protests sweep across the country. The Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP, a body of online publishers focused on finance and business, has urged law enforcement agencies to protect the nation’s economic assets and genuine protesters. FiBOP recognizes the right to peaceful protest, but emphasizes the need to safeguard the country’s infrastructure and legitimate demonstrators. The ongoing protests have brought attention to pressing issues such as economic hardship, corruption, and poor governance. However, FiBOP stresses that destroying property and disrupting economic activities will only worsen the situation. FiBOP…

Worried by the rising spate of drug and human trafficking through the seas which jeopardises the safety and security of the shipping industry, two critical stakeholders in the maritime industry, Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria, MASPAN and Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, AMANO are set to seek lasting solutions to these scourges and a more efficient way to handle the challenge in the maritime space through a one day conference. The conference themed, “Drug and Human Smuggling/Trafficking: The Evolving Maritime Security Threats to Ships and Seafarers”, will bring critical stakeholders in the Marine and Blue Economy industry under…