Author: Saint Augustine

…Parleys transporters to decongest the roads …. Visit Traditional Ruler of Ajalli community, Council Secretariat The newly appointed Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Casmir Nwafor, today assumed duty with an unscheduled visit to Eke Oko market in Oko to ascertain the level of hygiene in and around the market. Nwafor who frowned at the heaps of refuse scattered at some strategic locations in the market advised those who carry on their businesses within the market to imbibe the spirit of cleanliness even as he warned them against trading in an unhealthy environment. He directed…

…Says her reappointment well deserved The Labour Party House of Representatives Candidate for Alimosho Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the 2023 National Assembly Elections, Engr. Emmanuel Azubuike Umeadi has congratulated the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Amaka Obi on her reappointment and swearing in by the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo. Hon. Obi was among the eight (8) Transition Committee Chairmen reappointed by Soludo after the expiration of their one year and eight months first term in office. She was among the twenty one (21) Transition Committee Chairmen…

Zedcrest, one of Africa’s leading financial solutions firms, announced recently its full acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers, a member of Rand Merchant Bank — the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the FirstRand Group. The acquisition aligns with Zedcrest’s objective to enhance its service offerings and market footprint. RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in stockbroking, which complements Zedcrest’s portfolio of financial products and services, promising significant benefits for clients and stakeholders. “We are thrilled to welcome RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers Limited into the Zedcrest family,” said Adedayo Amzat, CEO, Zedcrest Group. “This acquisition underscores…

As Nigeria continues to harness the potential of its maritime sector, experts have advocated for sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health and productivity of its blue economy. According to various experts who spoke at the sixth edition of the Taiwo Afolabi Annual Maritime, TAAM Conference held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria needs to take seriously the issue of policies and stringent regulations that support environmental protection, economic efficiency, and social responsibility. According to Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, the industry needs to be strategic and decisive about sustainability as well as exploiting the range of business opportunities…

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has sworn in Capt. Barr. Casmir Nwafor Rtd as the Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. Others sworn in by Governor Soludo as Transition Committee Chairmen include: Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East), Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West), Romanus Ibekwe (Anaocha) Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), Alphonsus Ofumele (Ayamelum), Chijioke Ozumba (Dunukofia) and Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North), Chinedu Ononiba (Njikoka), Val Ezeogidi (Nnewi South), Franklin Nwadialo (Ogbaru), Anthony Nwora (Onitsha North) and Shedrack Azubuike (Orumba South). The swearing-in follows the confirmation of their appointment by the state House…

…Calls for collaboration to reduce production clost In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Limited has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja, on Tuesday. “We have decided to stop the debate. We have declared war on the challenges affecting our crude oil production. War means war. We have…

…Congratulates the people’s Mayor A former Students Union Government, SUG President of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State, Mr. Gabriel Nwafor has expressed his profound gratitude to the executive governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR for considering one of the illustrious sons of Oko community, Capt. Barr. Casmir Nwafor Rtd for appointment as the Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area. Nwafor in a statement made available to Primetime Reporters on Tuesday observed that the governor had shown his love for the community by appointment. This he said that the governor exhibited by allowing…

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, recently alleged that some expelled members of the party may have perfected plans to attack the NAGAFF village and his resident in search of the original certificate registration of NNPP. In a statement in Lagos, Aniebonam said intelligence revealed that the planned attack was to take custody of the NNPP registration certificate which is in his custody. He said there were also plans to storm his residence with a search warrant over trumped up allegations with intent to hijack the original certificate. He described the move as foolish,…

…Award is motivation to serve more – Mobereola Special Adviser to Nigerian President on the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, last weekend, announced the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, as the best Agency of Government in exemplary teamwork, quality service delivery and consistency. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s special adviser on PEBEC, also announced the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as the overall Best performing Ministry in the country. Dr. Oduwole announced that 33 operational activities of NIMASA were subjected to thorough scrutiny alongside those of 36 other Agencies of the Federal Government.…

…Assures on academic excellence, innovation …Harps on collaboration, transparency and inclusiveness The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the Dominican University, Ibadan, Nigeria, Prof. Jacinta Opara has assured on  fostering an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives, where diversity and inclusion are not just embraced but celebrated, and where the students are prepared to become leaders and innovators in their respective fields. Opara who gave this assurance in her maiden address at the meeting with Principal Officers and Senior Management of the University in Ibadan recently, stated that the management under her would prioritize cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of technology into the curriculum to ensure that the…