World Maritime Day: NPA Pledges To Galvanize Stakeholders, Preserve Environment

World Maritime Day: NPA Pledges To Galvanize Stakeholders, Preserve Environment

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com   — The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)has reiterated its commitment to galvanize stakeholder opinion and preserve the environment.   Addressing stakeholders at the 2022 World Maritime Day celebration on Thursday in Lagos, NPA Managing Director, Mohammed Bello Koko expained...
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Shippers’ Council Boss Lauds Ministry On World Maritime Day, Highlights New Technologies, Implications

Shippers’ Council Boss Lauds Ministry On World Maritime Day, Highlights New Technologies, Implications

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  — The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime has commended the Federal Ministry of Transportation for putting together the 2022 World Maritime Day celebration in Nigeria.  &nbsp...
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World Maritime Day

World Maritime Day

L-R: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko,  Rector, Maritime Academy Of Nigeria, Commodore Emmanuel Effedua (retd.) and Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime at the 2022 World Maritime Day ...
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Elumelu Proposes N50m Capital Base For Insurance Brokers

Elumelu Proposes N50m Capital Base For Insurance Brokers

Chairman, Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu,  on Thursday proposed N50 million as a capital base for insurance broking firms operating in Nigeria.  Elumelu, also founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, said this at the 60th Anniversary Colloquium of the Nigerian Counc...
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Nigeria Unveils Agenda For Zero Carbon Emission For Shipping By 2050

Nigeria Unveils Agenda For Zero Carbon Emission For Shipping By 2050

To attain net zero carbon emission for shipping by 2050 in line with the policy of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Nigerian Government has rolled out more proactive measures.   Speaking in Lagos on Thursday at the 20...
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FEC Approves N27b For Road Project Linking Ondo, Edo States 

FEC Approves N27b For Road Project Linking Ondo, Edo States 

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N27 billion for the rehabilitation of a 27km road linking Ondo and Edo States.  Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed revealed this to State House correspondents at the end of the...
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FRSC Deploys 800 Patrol Vehicles For ‘Ember Months‘ Campaign 

FRSC Deploys 800 Patrol Vehicles For ‘Ember Months‘ Campaign 

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 800 patrol vehicles and 100 ambulances across Nigeria to address possible traffic congestions during the ember months.  FRSC’s acting Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, said this on Wednesday in Kaduna State while fl...
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FG Approves N580.5m For Armoured Vehicles To Fight Drug War

FG Approves N580.5m For Armoured Vehicles To Fight Drug War

The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved N580.5 million for the procurement of four armoured vehicles to fight dangerous and illicit drugs by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).  Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federat...
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Court Acquits Three AIICO Staff Accused Of N1.5b Fraud

Court Acquits Three AIICO Staff Accused Of N1.5b Fraud

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of an Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Wednesday acquitted three staff of the American International Insurance Company Limited, (AIICO) charged with fraud of N1.5 billion  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that Taiwo, in a r...
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Chams, Ardova, Top Gainers‘ Table As NGX Rebounds With N14b 

Chams, Ardova, Top Gainers‘ Table As NGX Rebounds With N14b 

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday gained N14 billion as market capitalisation closed at N26.531 trillion from N26.517 trillion recorded on Tuesday.  Also, the All Share Index (ASI) increased marginally by 10.25 basis points or 0.02 per cent gain to...
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Germany, UAE Reinforce Energy Partnership

Germany, UAE Reinforce Energy Partnership

Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the two countries in energy security, decarbonisation and climate action. ...
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NPA Task Contractors, Seeks End To Repairs On Tin-Can, Apapa Roads

NPA Task Contractors, Seeks End To Repairs On Tin-Can, Apapa Roads

The Management of  Nigerian Ports  Authority (NPA) has appealed to the contractors responsible for the ongoing repairs on the two major arteries into the ports in Lagos, the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and the Leventis Bridge on the Apapa-Wharf Road, to hasten.....
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Engineers Task SON On Fake Auto Parts Influx

Engineers Task SON On Fake Auto Parts Influx

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) on Tuesday called on the Standards Organisations of Nigeria (SON) to checkmate the importation of substandard auto spare parts into the country. The Lagos Chapter Chairman of NIMechE, Mr Abdulganiyu Ti...
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Lagos Disburses N1.56b As Grants To 3,673 Businesses

Lagos Disburses N1.56b As Grants To 3,673 Businesses

Lagos State Government through the state Employment Trust Fund has supported 3,673 businesses with the sum of N1.56 billion as grants.  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made this known at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)/Lagos Economic....
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