BY GODWIN OBI The Union of African Shippers’ Councils’ Committee of Experts has begun brainstorming sessions towards evolving mutually beneficial platforms, capable of ensuring the greater success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). *Giscard Ogoula, Secretary General Union of African Shippers’ Councils; Awwal D. Suleiman, representative of Hon.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Maritime experts are set to converge from the public and private sectors in a bid to proffer a holistic approach via partnership to address the security constraints in the sector as the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) organizes its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). TheContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI DG NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh in a tete-a-tete with Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative at the IMO Mr. Dirisu Abdulmumuni during the celebration of the 2021 World Maritime Day in Lagos.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI As part of efforts to expedite the clearance of the Deep Blue Project assets still at the ports, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed on modalities for seamless and timely delivery of the assets for onward deployment.TheContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has proposed to pay the sum of N75,000 per semester for undergraduates studying education courses in public institutions and N50,000 for those who enroll for a National Certificate In Education (N.C.E.) programme. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this on Tuesday during theContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are dozens of separatist groups in the south-east region of the country. He stated this on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm where he lamented that the focus has always been on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “One of the biggest problems theContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI As the globe celebrated the 2021 World Maritime Day (WMD), the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated commitment to training and developing seafarers capable of operating technologically advanced vessels as well as prioritizing seafarers’ welfare.The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi gave this assurance while speaking atContinue Reading
is BY GODWIN OBI Six young Nigerians on Friday shared their thoughts on the participation of youths in politics and leadership in the country. They include actress Kate Henshaw; political strategist Moremi Ojudu; anti-corruption activist, Hamzat Lawal; CEO, Sujimoto Properties, Sijibomi Ogundele; Sponsor, Not Too Young To Run Bill, TonyContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the plan to secure the country’s waters and the Gulf of Guinea through the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also known as the Deep Blue Project, was being achieved, and Nigerians and stakeholders in the entire region would soonContinue Reading
[9/29, 08:51] Cletus Okonkwo: The management and staff of BESTUS VENTURES LTD wish to felicitate with (put the proper names and title) on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary.we wish you God’s blessings in all ramifications of life.Happy Birthday Sir. Chief Cletus okonkwo,Ogbuehi Ezeafurukwe.Chairman and Chief ExecutiveBESTUS VENTURES LTD,57Continue Reading