MARITIME LABOUR: NIMASA, MWUN RESTATE COMMITMENT TO CONSTANT STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
· Jamoh deserves a second tenure – Comrade Adeyanju BY GODWIN OBI The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, have restated their commitment to continuous stakeholder’s engagement as an effective tool to maintain the peace which the nation’sContinue Reading
Vote for me because I’m competent, not because ‘it’s my turn’ — Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has told Nigerians not to vote for him based on ethnic or entitlement sentiments, but on the competence he comes with. The former Anamabra State Governor stated this during the Presidential Town Hall series organized by Arise TV on Sunday. According to Obi, heContinue Reading
Nigeria to become Third most populous country by 2050-UN
BY GODWIN OBI A United Nations, UN, Report says Nigeria is likely to be the third most populated country in the world by the year 2050, joining the ranks of some Asian countries as China and India believed to be the most populous nations in the world. Nigeria’s current populationContinue Reading
INTELS waived $193m debt to resolve service boat contract-NPA
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said that INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of efforts to resolve the stalemate on the service the pilotage contract with the federal government.The NPA insisted that the agreement reached with INTELS was done in national interest adding that revenueContinue Reading
Reject Wike’s Plan To Spend N15bn On ‘Befitting Residence’ For VP, Group Tells Akpabi
BY GODWIN OBI The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been urged not to approve an alleged plan by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to build a ‘befitting residence’ for the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. In a letter dated December 2, the group – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)Continue Reading
NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Concealed In Dolls, Local Soap, Tins
BY GODWIN OBI Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered illicit substances bound for Europe, United Arab Emirates and Asia. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the illicit substances intercepted included various quantities of methamphetamine and opioids concealed inContinue Reading
NAGAFF Boss, Ezisi lays emphasis on need for Regular Medical check Up.
….Organises wake keep for Late Ishmael Amobi The National President, of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Chief Fwdr. Tochukwu Ezisi emphasized the importance of regular medical check up as an individual or family. Speaking at the Service of Songs, of one of his Executive member, Late IshmaelContinue Reading
COP28 Delegates: Analyst Doubts FG’s ‘Compassion’ For Suffering Masse
A Professor of Political Science, Jideofor Adibe, has knocked the Federal Government over its “bloated” number of delegates at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Adibe, who spoke to newssmen, said, with about 1,000 delegates sponsored by the government to the two-week summit, the compassionContinue Reading
OIL THEFT: TANTITA CALLS NIGERIANS TO JOIN IN FIGHT AGAINST SEA ROBBERY, OIL THEFT. –SAVES NIGERIA $43.2M DAILY
By Ambrose Obioma Okehi Tantita Maritime Security Services Limited, a leading private security contractors of the Nigerian Petroleum Company (NNPC), has called on well meaning Nigerians and maritime stakeholders to join them in the fight against sea robbery, oil theft and other maritime criminalities going on in Nigerian territorial waters.Continue Reading
FRC slams N500m fine on NIMASA
BY GODWIN OBI Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has fined the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) N500 million over misstatement in its audited financial statements for the year 2018. The FRC, in notice to the agency, tagged ‘Suspension and Restatement of NIMASA’s Audited Financial Statements,’ stated thatContinue Reading
COP28: Nigeria’s green economy initiative ‘ll inspire the world — Tinubu
BY GODWIN OBI President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, UAE, said Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, which will inspire nations worldwide. The President spoke at a high-level meeting with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and ElectricContinue Reading
There’s Nothing Hopeful Around Proposed 2024 Budget – Ogundare
BY GODWIN OBI A business advisory consultant, Wole Ogundare, says the 2024 budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu does not inspire hope when the projected GDP growth rate is compared to the population growth rate. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday, Ogundare, who tagged the appropriation ‘budget ofContinue Reading
Nigeria To Continue Engagement For Release Of Deposed Niger President, Says Minister
Nigeria will continue to engage with the government of Niger Republic to ensure the release of the country’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has said. Bazoum has not been released since the junta struck in the West African country earlier in the year. But TuggarContinue Reading