Author: Saint Augustine

…Agency launches document on Reviewed Minimum Standards for Dock Labour The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, yesterday, declared that the safety of dockworkers in their workplace is a right and not a privilege, and urged employers of labor to renew their commitment to improved workplace safety for the Nigerian dockworker. The Agency’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who made the declaration in Lagos during the 2024 Day of the Dockworker commemoration event, stated that efficiency in the workplace can only be guaranteed when the safety of dockworkers is assured. Mobereola, whose address was delivered by the Agency’s Executive…

In a society where collective action often drives progress, the Government Secondary School, Afikpo Old Boys Association, Port Harcourt Branch, is setting a commendable example. Their recent event, marked by gratitude, reflection, and recognition, highlighted the importance of unity and purpose in addressing societal challenges. The gathering, held with pomp and significance, began with an opening remark by the association’s president, Dr. Anthony Oko Ikpor. He emphasized that the event was not merely a time for relaxation but a moment of thanksgiving for a successful year. Reflecting on their achievements, Dr. Ikpor pointed out that the association had successfully carried…

The stage is set, the anticipation is palpable, and the excitement is already building as SIFAX Group unveils its lineup of top gospel artists for the much-anticipated 2024 SIFAX Group Thanksgiving and Night of Praise celebration, set to hold on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The night’s lineup features an array of celebrated gospel stars, including Bidemi Olaoba, Laolu Gbenjo, Beejay Sax, Adeyinka Alaseyori and Chigozie Wisdom. The event will also feature performances from Woli Agba, Titilayo Eyinjujesu, Abosede Akande, Nonny Chorale and Daminator Dance Group. Themed I will Rejoice, the event, which is…

Stakeholders and experts in the nation’s maritime sector have expressed support for the Coast Guard Bill before the National Assembly, with many describing the proposed legislation as a boost to the federal government’s efforts in securing the maritime space. Speaking at a public hearing convened by the Senate Committee on Marine Transport to discuss the proposed bill for the establishment of the Nigeria Coast Guard, they presented varying views on the bill, with the majority supporting the creation of the National Coast Guard. The majority of presentations voiced strong support for the establishment of the Coast Guard, with notable endorsements…

…Says pause in port reforms hurting economy Former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello has called for assessment and ranking of the seaport terminals to encourage efficiency, transparency and competitiveness. Bello who made this call in a chat with newsmen in Lagos at the weekend said that assessment and ranking of the terminals would enable the federal government measure their performance in order to determine their utility value. His words, “Look at the terminal operators, there’s no ranking and terminal operators are supposed to be ranked. There are international standards, if you take cargo to…

Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON has appointed Mrs. Talatu K. Ethan as its new Director, Public Relations. A Bachelor of Science degree holder in Microbiology of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Mrs. Ethan brings more than two decades of multiple leadership roles and expertise in Food Science and public engagement to the table. Ethan also holds a Master of Technology degree in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. She holds notable certifications, including ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Assessor, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) Lead Auditor and Certified Food Scientist of Nigeria. As a national…

The Executive Director Operations and Technical,Tantita Security Service Limited, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh has unveiled a revolutionary vision for the Niger-Delta Region built on sustainability and economic diversification. Enisuoh made this known during his investiture as an honourary Doctorate recipient and lifetime achievement award from Highstone Global University, Texas, USA. The maritime security expert revealed that through innovative carbon credit initiatives, the region could generate as much as $320 million annually by harnessing its vast vegetation and untapped environmental potential. Expressing his gratitude to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and the staff of Tantita Security Services Limited, Capt.…

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Lagos Area Office has said that the Lagos waterways have been mapped from Marina to Ikorodu and from Marina to Badagry to boost safety of water transportation in the area. The Area Manager, Lagos Area Office, NIWA, Engr. Sarat Braimah who disclosed this in her remarks at the 10th anniversary, lecture and awards put together by Primetime Reporters in Lagos recently, said that the agency was making efforts to digitalize water transportation in order to unlock the potential in the sector. Represented by the Head, Marine Department of the agency, Engr. Elsie Egwuatu, Braimah…

…Opposes ANLCA, three others …Moves to challenge suit against Minister The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has dissociated itself from the decision of the four of the five accredited freight forwarding associations to drag the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola to court over the appointment of Mr. Kingsley Onyekachi Igwe as the substantive Registrar/CEO of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN. The National President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday said that the leadership of the four…

Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Nafisat Balogun has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, charting a path of resilience and breaking barriers in aviation. Born in Kaduna and a native of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State, Balogun’s journey began in 2002 when she was recruited as a Customs Assistant to serve as a cabin crew member in the Service’s Airwing Unit. Speaking in a recent interview, DSC Balogun reflected on her journey, sharing how her unwavering ambition and the Service’s support enabled her transformation from a flight attendant to a licensed…