Author: Saint Augustine

Following the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA agreement under the Guided Trade Initiative, GTI, by the federal government, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has said that the ministry is at the threshold of unlocking Nigeria’s Blue Economy potentials even as he said that opportunities offered by AfCFTA are exciting. The Minister who made this assertion in his remarks at Nigeria’s inaugural shipment under the Guided Trade Initiative, GTI/AfCFTA Framework ribbon cutting ceremony held in Lagos recently, posited that the combination of the blue economy potential and the opportunities offered by…

The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA has reeled out plans to provide health insurance coverage for 10,000 pupils in the state. This, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Sola Akande said, is in furtherance of Governor Seyi Makinde’s integrated approach to education in the state. Akande made this known on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran. In his address, Dr. Akande noted: “This visit is very timely as the Agency is ready to embark on the enrollment and validation of 10, 000 pupils who will benefit…

…Seeks release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to solve insecurity in Southeast …Urges FG to declare state of emergency on federal roads in southern Nigeria The Southern Solidarity Alliance, SSA, a pan-Southern Nigeria group has expressed its total misgivings against what it called the “unacceptable deplorable situations” that members found themselves as Southern Nigerians. The group in a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, not only rejected those situations, it also called on all those concerned to make a redress adding that “we strongly reject and repudiate inequity, unfairness, crude manipulations, injustice, suppression, oppression, subjugation and atrocious discrimination, vital aggressions in…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has reassured stakeholders and indeed, Nigerians that it is fully equipped to fulfill its role as a Designated Competent Authority, DCA responsible for issuing Certificate Of Origin and streamlining cargo clearance for export of goods within Africa and in this context, guided markets in the ongoing African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who gave the reassurance in his goodwill message at Nigeria’s inaugural shipment under the Guided Trade Initiative, GTI/AfCFTA Framework in Lagos on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s implementation of AfCFTA said that the Service would fulfill…

Mr. Okey Justine Ezeh is a Businessman, Industrialist, Economist And Environmentalist. He started business in 1983 with Pharmaceutical Business at Onitsha Anambra State. He registered JOKENZ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited in 1996. His areas of experience includes: trading, import and export, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation. As a trader, importer and exporter, Mr. Ezeh delved into importation of industrial machines, assorted household items, vehicles and trucks parts, assorted brushes/brooms among others. These businesses took him to all the countries of the world building business relationships with renowned companies including: Helm Pharmaceuticals of Germany, Stainherd Pharmaceutical of England, Regent Pharmaceutical of England and Shanghai…

Following the successful execution of the the mandate to actualize a vision for African trade where there’s free movement of made in Africa goods and services across the African continent culminating to the Nigerian launch and inaugural shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, GTI in Lagos two days ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the transformation of the National Action Committee on AfCFTA to the National Coordination Office with authority to effectively deliver on the desired outcome. The Coordinator, Nigerian AfCFTA Coordination Office, Mr. Segun Awolowo who disclosed this at the Nigerian launch…

Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP, a leading finance and business online publishing platform, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive action in suspending taxes on essential agricultural imports such as maize and rice. This policy shift is expected to alleviate hardship and hunger across the nation. In a statement released yesterday in Lagos, FiBOP lauded the President’s initiative, emphasizing that suspending taxes on critical food items will have a significant positive impact on the Nigerian economy. “This policy will help to ensure that staple foods are more affordable and accessible to all Nigerians, particularly during these challenging…

The African Public Relations Association, APRA has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence, AI tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI. This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its President, Mr. Arik Karani. The message which came in commemoration of the 2024 World Public Relations Day (World PR Day) and resonates with the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing World”, noted that the unfolding reality…

In a passionate appeal for reform, the Federal government has called for a collaborative effort to create a regulatory framework that empowers exporters, streamlines processes, and unlocks the full potential of Nigeria’s commodity export sector. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, while speaking at a one day stakeholders workshop, organized by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in conjunction with the Nigerian Shippers Council held on Wednesday with the theme, “Port Economic Regulation and Its Impact on Shipment of Export Commodities through Nigerian Ports”, emphasized the pivotal role of…

The Customs Area Comptroller of Tin Can Island Port of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Dera Nnadi, has explained the reasons behind the slow pace of night operations at the Tin Can Island Port since its inception. Nnadi, speaking during his visit to Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN International Press Center on Friday, addressed concerns about the efficiency and frequency of these night time activities. While responding to a question regarding the night operations, after presentation of his Command’s half year report, Nnadi explained that the initiative is not just an attempt to increase productivity but a necessary response…