The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, on Wednesday described the agency’s 1978 Act as obsolete.According to Akutah, the proposed amendment will align the agency with modern trend and development.Speaking at the Council headquarters when the Nigerian Maritime…
FG Scraps Niger Delta Ministry
The Federal Government through the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 scrapped Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development.Under the new development, there will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the…
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Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola (middle) with the Chairperson, Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Lagos State, Abiola Ishola during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner by POWA on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the State’s Command, Ikeja,…
IMF Predicts Slower Global Growth In 2024, 2025
Global growth is expected to ease slightly to 3.2 percent this year and remain at that level in 2025, the IMF announced Tuesday, while warning that the stable figures masked “important” regional and sectoral shifts. In its new World Economic…
Ecobank Nigeria To Host Design, Build Expo
Ecobank Nigeria is set to host its inaugural Design & Build Expo, aimed at highlighting the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, building materials, household appliances, engineering, and interior design. This carefully curated five-day event tagged “Building…
DELSUTH Gets Accreditation For Surgery, Others
Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area has gotten National and West Africa accreditation for surgery and other courses. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome…
Court Jails 43 Internet Fraudsters In Awka
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of forty-three (43) internet fraudsters before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State.The convicts are; Momoh…
EFCC Unveils Cybercrime Rapid Response Service
Determined to break the criminal networks and damage associated with internet fraud across the country, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 unveiled a 24- hour Cybercrime Rapid Response Desk.The unveiling, which was done at…
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L-R: Director, Maritime Security and Safety, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, FM M&BE, Babatunde Bombata; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry, Marine &Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Secretary General, International Maritime Organisation, IMO, Arsenio Dominguez; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
Nigeria Seeks Election Into IMO Council
The 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 Minister, speaking at the 2024 World Maritime Day parallel event in Barcelona, Spain, noted…
FG Unveils NADDC Automotive Training, CNG Conversion Centre In Kano
The Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Dr. Doris Uzoka- Anite on Monday commissioned the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) newly established and equiped Automotive Training and CNG Conversion Centre in Kano State.Speaking at the…
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Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola(Right) with Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho at the ongoing World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) in Barcelona, Spain.The WMDPE consists of several panel discussions focused on actualizing…
At Non-Oil Export Summit, Shippers Council Harps On Trade Facilitation, Complaints Handling Mechanism
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has highlighted the critical role of its trade facilitation efforts and Complaints Handling Mechanism. Speaking at the just concluded non-oil export summit in Lagos, NSC Deputy Director, Trade Services, Adaora Nwonu, disclosed that the Council…
Seven Countries, 250 Horses For Gwandu Racing Competition, Durbar
All is now set for the the maiden edition of the Gwandu Emirate Annual Horse Racing and Cultural Festival scheduled to hold from the 18th to the 23rd of November, 2024 in Birnin Kebbi,Kebbi State.The much-awaited event will feature series…