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By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Governor Chukwuma Soludo led Anambra State Government on Tuesday, distributed 2,000 brand new laptops to headteachers, ICT teachers, and principals of public and public-mission schools across the state. Addressing the visibly happy beneficiaries, Governor Soludo noted that teachers were molders of men and women and as such, critical partners in the new Anambra project. “And if you want to predict the future of any society, look at the quality of their teachers”, he quoted. According to the State’s number one citizen, the state cannot be talking about Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere when the teachers and headteachers…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata says that the reason behind the training of over 50 Anambra based Journalists on the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI was to enable them key in fast into the ever changing digital world and as well keep them in good stead for the task ahead. The Agency in collaboration with Active8 HUB took participants through emerging AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing AI, Microsoft Copilot, among others. Addressing the trainees during the One-Day training tagged, “AI In Journalism” workshop stated that it…

The Chairman of the famous Ikoyi Club 1938, Alhaji Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, is set to lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Club to celebrate the former Permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum, Chief Philip Asiodu, CON, CFR, who turned 90 years recently. The Golf Kitty which is an invitational, and comes up on Thursday 14th March, 2024, at the Golf Section of the Club, will have in attendance the Captain, Mr. Tade Adekunle and other distinguished members playing, according to Dr. Austin Irabor, a member of the Club who spoke on behalf of the organizers. He pointed out…

…Demands release of the trucks at no cost to owners The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has faulted the Lagos State Joint Taskforce for towing trucks which have legitimate call up to go and load or discharge their empty containers at the port during the clearance exercise it carried out on the Coconut to Tincan Island Port road yesterday. The Chairman of NAGAFF, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, KLT, Engr. Emmanuel Umeadi who frowned at the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Tuesday insisted that the taskforce had no justifiable reason to tow trucks with call…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola to serve as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,NIMASA for a renewable term of four years. The appointment follows the exit of Mr. Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired. Dr. Mobereola holds a Ph.D, and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, England, and a fellow of the same institute in Nigeria. He was the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA from 2003 to 2015 and was…

In a landmark breakfast meeting, the Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, engaged stakeholders from across the import-export ecosystem aimed at addressing operational challenges and fostering a more efficient trade environment. The meeting, which was held in Kano on Sunday,10 March 2024, with stakeholders ranging from the leadership of Customs License Agents, Bonded Terminal Operators, and Importers seized the opportunity to voice their concerns over the bottlenecks in clearing their consignments from Lagos and Onne Ports. The stakeholders highlighted the challenges associated with the change of procedure code and compounded by a cumbersome process for clearance consignments…

…Visits Mamuda Group of Companies in Chalawa In a bid to rekindle the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Kano State Government, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, embarked on a significant visit to the Kano State Government House. The meeting, which took place on Sunday morning, March 10, 2024, served as an avenue for CGC Adeniyi to highlight the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to enhance trade and address food security challenges in Kano State. The CGC, who recounted his engagements with a visit to the Emir of Kano and stakeholders at the Dawanau International Grains…

…Seeks their cooperation towards effective border management In continuation with his strategic stakeholders engagement, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, undertook a series of momentous visits to two eminent figures, former President Muhammadu Buhari and his Royal Highness, the Emir of Daura, Dr. Farouk Umar Farouk on Saturday 9 March, 2024. Adeniyi’s first port of call was the Daura residence of former President Buhari, where he expressed profound appreciation for the former president’s pivotal role in the emergence of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. The CGC stated, “This legislative milestone grants the NCS expanded…

The outgone Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, yesterday handed over the affairs of the Agency to Honorable Chudi Offodile, the Agency’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration. This is coming on the heels of the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on March 10, 2024. During the handover ceremony at NIMASA Towers in Victoria Island, Jamoh expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve in the capacity as Director General and urged the next leadership of the Agency to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.…

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Finance and Business Online Publisher, FiBOP extends its warmest wishes to women worldwide, celebrating their unwavering strength, tenacity, resilience, courage, bravery, and excellence. On 8th March, 2024, we joined the global community in commemorating the achievements and contributions of women in all facets of life. From boardrooms to classrooms, from homes to hospitals, women continue to make remarkable strides, breaking barriers, and shattering glass ceilings. As we reflect on the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, “Exceptionally Awesome Women,” we are reminded of the countless women who have paved the way for progress…