Author: Saint Augustine

Professor Jacinta Opara has been appointed as second substantive Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan-Nigeria. The appointment followed a stringent recruitment exercise carried out by a professional recruiting firm and topnotch academics, in line with best global practices in headhunting for strategic positions in higher education institutions. In an official statement by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the University, Chief Anthony Idigbe (SAN), the Board, in the exercise of its powers conferred by Federal Government of Nigeria and the Universities Act at its meeting on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 considered the submission of the Joint Governing Council, Senate, Search/Selection…

LG Electronics, a leading global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, has announced the opening of its second academy center in Nigeria. The new facility underscores LG’s commitment to increasing adoption of more sustainable HVAC and Information Display products across the residential and commercial sectors. Hysoung Sub Ji, Managing Director, LG Electronics Nigeria, said at the official launch of the academy: “With the opening of the new academy centre, LG aims to further develop and respond to the growing needs of the Nigerian market.…

…As Akiolu seeks end to drug abuse, peddling The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, has gotten the support of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu for the service drive for revenue collection, trade facilitation and anti smuggling. The royal endorsement was a fallout of a visit by Olomu to the palace of the Oba as part of customs community relations effort to achieve host communities support for government fiscal policies and compliance by members of the trading community. Speaking during a recent courtesy visit to the palace, Olomu emphasized the critical role of traditional…

…Say APC Governorship Candidate Represents the Collective Dream of Edo People …Move against PDP, LP, Others In a move to actualize the gubernatorial agenda of the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in Edo State, Monday Opebholo, a group of political leaders under the aegis of Edo State Political Leaders Forum, EDPLF, on Thursday, met in Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District, describing Okpebholo as a man of integrity and principle. “Many qualities separate Monday Opebholo from other candidates: vision, courage, character, loyalty and sincerity. He will chart the right course and provide a clear focus for where the people and the…

The Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel has officially opened at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, to significantly enhance agricultural productivity and sustainable profitability across West Africa and the Sahel. By 2033, the Hub will help increase yields and income for three million farmers, improve soil health on 1.5 million hectares of land, and equip 1.5 million farmers to adapt to climate change. The Hub leverages a step-change in coordination and collaboration to tackle the critical agricultural production challenges in the region by promoting sustainable soil health…

…Felicitates Governor as Anambra tops States Fiscal Transparency Ranking The Transition Committee Chairman Designate of Orumba North Local Government Area, Captain Barr. Casmir Nwafor Rtd has congratulated the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his emergence as the Vice Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF). This is just as he has rejoiced with the governor as Anambra emerged number one in the States Fiscal Transparency Ranking out of the 36 states of the federation according to the States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) Table Quarter One of 2024. Governor Soludo was elected the Vice Chairman of the Forum…

LG Electronics has unveiled its newest form of laundry dubbed LG WashTower and is a washing machine and dryer in a single unit with LG’s latest technologies and smart features. Unlike competing stacked washers and dryers, LG’s WashTower is designed from the ground up combined as a “one body” solution. At the beginning of the wash cycle, the integrated unit indicates how long it will take to complete both washing and drying. The washer also shares information with the dryer, which automatically sets the optimal course and preheats the drum, contributing to better results and shorter overall laundry times. In…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, expressed deep condolences during his visit to the families of the late Architect Ferdinand Agu, former Director General of the National Maritime Authority, NMA. Dr. Mobereola remarked that Agu’s passing is a significant loss to the Nigerian maritime industry, acknowledging his contributions and influence in the sector. This was just as the family announced that the internment of the late NMA DG, Architect Ferdinand Agu, will take place on August 2, 2024. The obsequies will begin on July 23 in Abuja and will conclude with…

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN, Nigeria’s leading maritime beat association has extended a warm congratulation to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on the occasion of his first anniversary as the Comptroller General of the service. The association thanked the CGC for not disappointing Nigerians and living up to the huge responsibilities reposed in him prior to his appointment. The association in a statement signed by the President of the association, Godfrey Bivbere and the Secretary, Babajide Okeowo noted that before his appointment the service was in a dire need of a core professional to steer…

…As Comptroller Olomu promises sustained tempo The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has recorded a landmark daily collection of N17,903,312,598 on June 14, 2024, being the highest since its inception. Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu described the feat as the beginning of many revenue collection, trade facilitation, and anti smuggling exploits to be achieved by the command in discharging its assigned statutory duties. Olomu, who assumed office as Area Controller of the nation’s premier port command a month ago, said the officers and men of the command under his watch are ready to…