Author: Saint Augustine

Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this foundation, Olusola, the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, is extending her lifelong commitment to empowering others, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education. The foundation’s vision is for every child to have access to quality education, and a chance at a better life. Reflecting on her motivation to create the foundation, Olusola shared, “Education changes lives—it opens doors to a future filled with opportunities, particularly for children…

The Secretary General of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central Africa Region, otherwise known as the Abuja MoU, Capt. Sunday Umoren has urged shipowners and other maritime investors in Nigeria and other African countries to embrace collaboration, partnerships and joint ventures in order to grow the industry. In a paper tittled: “Collaboration and Partnership in Driving Blue Economy”, he presented at the 4th symposium and workshop of the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative, AFMESI held in Lagos on Tuesday, Capt. Umoren stressed that maritime investments require huge capital and to effectively run a profitable…

The Executive Director, Operations & Technical, Tantita Security Limited, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh was on Tuesday, in Lagos conferred with African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative, AFMESI Extraordinary Ambassador Award in recognition of his contribution to the Marine and Blue Economy sector in Nigeria. Captain Enisuoh was conferred with the Award after delivering a keynote address on the theme, “Achieving Blue Growth In A Changing Climate (integrating the coastal communities)” at a 2- day workshop organized by AFMESI in Lagos, He advised the Federal Government to invest in Carbon credits to attract sustainable development in the Marine and Blue Economy sector. Captain…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has assured the international community of the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Atlantic region which should be explored in a sustainable manner for the benefits of all the countries in the region. The NIMASA DG stated this during his presentation at the partnership for Atlantic cooperation summit, a sideline session at the 2024 United Nations General Assembly in New York, and chaired by the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken. According to Mobereola “Nigeria’s participation in the…

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered immediate investigation into the alleged bribery allegations imputed to some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye (a.ka.Bobrisky) in a viral video circulating across the country. Okuneye, an ex-convict had alleged in the video powered by Martins Vincent Otse (a.k.a VeryDarkMan) that some unnamed officers of the EFCC collected the sum of Fifteen Million Naira (N15,000,000) from him to drop money laundering charges against him. In a swift reaction, the EFCC’s boss has constituted a team of Investigators to critically look into the allegations. “To…

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…