Author: Saint Augustine

…Approves inclusion of Exco of farmers’ groups as guarantors The Oyo State Government has taken steps to ease the guarantor’s requirements for the ongoing SAfER/Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State, ACCOS scheme for farmers. This, according to the Chairman, ACCOS, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, is in a bid to ensure more farmers in Oyo State have access to Agricultural loan schemes. Speaking with stakeholders in Ibadan recently, he said Governor Seyi Makinde has approved inclusion of executives of farmers’ groups to stand as guarantors to interested farmers seeking loans from the State Agricultural Credit Corporation. “The development will allow executive members…

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has called on the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS to withdraw the reported public notice mandating importers and their agents to process and clear their overtime vehicles and cargoes currently held at various commands within a 30-day period or have them auctioned by the Service upon expiration of the grace period. The President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite who made this call in a chat with our correspondent in his office in Lagos on Wednesday stated that the call became necessary following a strike action embarked upon by the…

In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s non-oil exports, APM Terminals Apapa, the country’s largest container terminal, has expanded its yard capacity to handle increased export cargo volumes. With the recent expansion, the terminal now boasts of an additional 2,400 TEU container capacity. In to a statement in Lagos on Wednesday, the Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian economy, emphasizing recent improvements driven by exporter and shipping line feedback. “We’ve held several interactive forums to gather insights and improve our processes”, Knudsen said adding, “The expanded yard is a direct result of this collaboration.…

The Acting Regional Director, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Lagos Region, Mrs. Theresa Ojomo has stated that the Agency’s activities provide assurance for consumers to get value for their money. Ojomo, who stated this during the road work of the Lagos Region of SON in commemoration of the 2024 World Standards Day noted that Walk for Standards was part of activities slated for the day. According to her, world standards day is celebrated every October 14th adding that the 2024 walk was to create awareness and to sensitize the general populace on standards and quality. She said; “The theme of…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the outcome of his two operational tours to Sokoto State. Matawalle highlighted the significant successes recorded by the Nigerian Military in combating insecurity in the region, praising the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian Military, particularly the Armed forces of Nigerian. “They will continue to play a critical role in safeguarding our nation”, he emphasized. The Minister eulogized President Tinubu for his government’s commitment to providing necessary resources to maintain operational efficiency in countering security threats in the North-West. He also reaffirmed…

The Daily Global Newspaper is pleased to announce the next edition of its prestigious conference series, scheduled to hold on 21 November, 2024, by 11am at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed, “Leveraging Science, Technology and Innovations for Sustainable Infrastructure Transformation”, the event promises to bring together high-profile stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the role of technology in driving sustainable economic growth. The conference will feature the attendance of key dignitaries, including Governors, Senators, Honourable Ministers, and representatives from major institutions such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Nigeria Agricultural…

…As Mobereola Assures On Success The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has expressed Nigeria’s interest to seek election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organization, IMO Council. The Honourable Minister, speaking at the 2024 World Maritime Day parallel event in Barcelona, Spain, noted that Nigeria has put in place the basic needs to develop the nation’s maritime industry in line with recognized global best practices. In his words, “Our active participation in upholding key conventions, such as the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS and the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS Code, reflects…

…Calls for total overhauling of the Council As the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN threatens to down tool across all the seaports, jetties, terminals and oil and gas platforms in Nigeria over nine months arrears of salaries owed the staff of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, the President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite has described the unionization of the CRFFN Staff under the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN as an insult on the freight forwarders. Ogunojemite who made this submission in…

The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited, PTML Command of Nigeria Customs Service has Collected a total of Two hundred and thirty nine billion, two hundred and thirty three million, five hundred and thirty thousand, two hundred and sixty five naira, forty-eighty kobo (N239,233,530,265.48) as revenue for the months of January to September 2024. During a third quarter press briefing, Controller of the command, Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan disclosed that the total collection for January to September 2024 is N53,448,500,240 higher than the N185,785,030,025.47 collected for January to September 2023, showing a 29 percent increase. On anti smuggling, Comptroller Daniyan said the…

…Calls for their immediate release The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC has strongly condemned the arrest, brutalization and detention of peaceful protesters commemorating the anniversary of the Lekki Tollgate massacre on October 20, 2024. RULAAC in a statement by its Executive Director, RULAAC, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma in Lagos yesterday, those actions raised serious concerns about the government’s violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and lawful assembly. “The protest serves as a vital memorial event to honor victims and advocate for justice and reforms in the security sector. The authorities’ response reflects an alarming trend of…