Author: Saint Augustine

The Director General and Chief Executive of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke has underscored the importance of reducing gas flaring in Nigeria. According to him, “The persistent practice of gas flaring has marred the breathtaking landscape of Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. It serves as a symbol of the missed prospects for harnessing energy, fostering economic growth, and preserving the environment. The well-documented environmental and health ramifications of gas flaring have far-reaching effects, deteriorating air quality, and public health while also aggravating the global climate crisis. Nevertheless, amidst this seemingly insurmountable challenge lies a…

…As Okaga reels out Authority’s efforts to facilitate, promote trade In a bid to facilitate trade and boost the economy, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has automated all shipping documentation thereby reducing documents processing time from about two weeks that it used to be in the past to less than two hours now. The Port Manager of Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, Charles Okaga who disclosed this in his goodwill message at the Breakfast Meeting organized by the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN in Lagos yesterday with the theme, “Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda: Matters Arising”, stated that…

The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow the desire to rejig the national revenue system and jumpstart critical fiscal measures to be compressed into a too tight short term template because of its disruptive reactions. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere who issued this advice in his welcome address during a breakfast meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday by the association with the theme, “Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda: Matters Arising”, observed that whereas, President Tinubu’s administration had drawn up a purposeful recovery blueprint for the economy, some…

…Calls for Marine and Blue Economy blueprint with clear timelines for Nigeria The founder, Skynet Trueway International Limited, Mr. Moses Olayemi Fadipe has said that contrary to position held in some quarters, Nigeria has the best vessel boarding and rummaging procedure in the world. Fadipe who disclosed this in his opening remarks at the Breakfast Meeting organized by the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN in Lagos on Wednesday with the theme, “Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda: Matters Arising”, hinted that following this development, Nigeria got an award in Switzerland as the best country in that space in…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, on Wednesday reported that over 90 percent of port processes and operations are now automated, reducing considerably human interactions and all its negative attributes at the Nigerian ports. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Council, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah who disclosed this in his goodwill message at the Breakfast Meeting put together by the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN in Lagos today with the theme, “Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda: Matters Arising”, assured that NSC would continue to promote and advocate the digitalization of Nigerian port process and…

…Calls for finances of the Council to be investigated Following the reported inability of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, to pay its staff salaries, the immediate past National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Alhaji Abdulazeez Babatunde Mukaila has said that the Council has no reason not to meet her financial obligations including salary payment for her staff. Mukaila who made his position known in an interview with Primetime Reporters in his office in Lagos said that the development could only be possible if those he called “opportunistic people” were…

The Board of Directors of SIFAX Group has approved the appointment of Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede as the Group Coordinating Director. Until this appointment, Eniola-Jegede was the Executive Director, Human Resources, Business Development, and Strategic Planning. In her new role, she will provide strategic leadership support to all the subsidiaries under the SIFAX Group to drive business growth, achieve peak performance, fulfill business objectives, and deliver exceptional customer service to clients’ satisfaction across the Group. Before joining SIFAX Group three years ago, Eniola-Jegede, with about 25 years of experience in human resources and strategic planning, was the Director, HR, Admin, and…

The Oyo State government, has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors in the State. The workshop which was in collaboration with KloverHarris Innovative Solutions Limited was held in Ibadan recently. Governor Seyi Makinde, in his address at the occasion, said the induction workshop is aimed at keeping the officers abreast of current global best practices for effective services delivery. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Makinde implored them to be agents of change. He equally urged them to strive to be the best in…

The Oyo State government has recruited not fewer than 500 new officers into the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, aimed at enhancing traffic regulation across the state. This was announced by the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), during an ongoing training session at NYSC Orientation Camp in Iseyin. Adesagba emphasized that the training is intended to equip the new officers with the necessary skills to effectively carry out their duties on the roads. Initially, Governor Makinde approved recruitment of 338 officers, but due to high demand, an additional 162 recruitment was approved upon request. The Chairman noted…

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, resolved to probe the Bank of Industry, BOI over alleged seizure and sale of industrial equipment belonging to Ashford Industries Nigeria Limited in 2009. This was sequel to a petition address to the House by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ashford Industries Nigeria Limited, Mr. Okey Justine Ezeh against the Bank of Industry over the seizure of 327 industrial machines and the fraudulent sale of some parts thereof. In the petition read on the floor of the House by Member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo…