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The pioneer Chairman of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Chief Iju Tony Nwabunike, has commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, for his decisive leadership in appointing a substantive Registrar and CEO for the council. In a statement issued on Monday, Nwabunike praised the Minister for leveraging his authority under Section 5 of the CRFFN Act 16 of 2007 to end a prolonged leadership vacuum that had hindered the council’s operations since late 2022. “The Honourable Minister deserves accolades for his bold decision to appoint Fwdr. Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi as…

The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has announced that its 2024 annual lecture and awards conference will hold on Tuesday, December 12, at 10:00 AM at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. Themed “Nigeria’s Maritime/Blue Economy Industry under the Renewed Hope Agenda: What is New?”, the conference aims to explore the untapped potential of Nigeria’s Blue Economy, valued at an estimated $1.9 trillion. It will also highlight the impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the establishment of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry on the nation’s maritime sector. Speaking about the event, outgoing AMJON President,…

Nigeria Customs Service Deputy Superintendent Olanike Nafisat Balogun has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), charting a path of resilience and breaking barriers in aviation. Born in Kaduna and a native of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State, Balogun’s journey began in 2002 when she was recruited as a Customs Assistant to serve as a cabin crew member in the Service’s Airwing Unit. Speaking in a recent interview, DSC Balogun reflected on her journey, sharing how her unwavering ambition and the Service’s support enabled her transformation from a flight attendant to a licensed…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency- NiMet, and the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa – MOWCA, have agreed on joint action to promote maritime weather observation, early warnings, and capacity building (focusing on Marine Meteorology) for MOWCA member states. This formed part of the agreement in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by NiMet and MOWCA in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, 5th December 2024. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that NiMet will also leverage MOWCA’s mandate and reach to enhance its service delivery. “Nigeria Meteorological…

Sports entrepreneur and former Gombe United FC Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has said only administrators with skeletons in sports can afford to bar stakeholders from expressing their views on sports development in Nigeria. In a chat with journalists recently, Gara-Gombe noted that on several occasions, he had been barred from expressing his views over major development and appointment in Nigeria sports in radio and television stations in Nigeria. “All sports stakeholders and those who appreciate my modest contributions in Nigeria sports, especially trying to always put sports administrators and managers on their toes. “I advise them not to worry…

Vintage Journalist, Izuchukwu Christian Ahuchaogu, the publisher of Truetells Nigeria, has been awarded the prestigious title of Media Personality of the Year at the TM News Awards 2024. The ceremony, held at Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos, celebrated the outstanding contributions of media professionals across the nation. Ahuchaogu, known for his innovative approach to journalism and commitment to truth-telling, has significantly impacted the Nigerian media landscape. Under his leadership, Truetells Nigeria has become a trusted source of news, focusing on integrity, accuracy, and insightful reporting. In his acceptance speech, Ahuchaogu expressed gratitude to his team and readers. “This award is…

Nigeria’s leading online news platform, Primetime Reporters, will on Wednesday December 4, 2024 celebrate its 10th year anniversary of incisive, factual, accurate and timely reportage of the Nigerian and the world economy. The event will also feature annual lecture and awards to some deserving Nigerians as part of the highlights of the event which will be attended by ministers, heads of government agencies, politicians, captains of industry and media practitioners. The event which has as its theme as, “Leveraging Technology To Maximize The Potential Of Nigeria’s Blue Economy” will hold at the Welcome Centre and Hotels located along Airport Road,…

The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a revenue collection of N2.01tr as at November 19, 2024 Customs Area Controller(CAC) of the command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, fsi who disclosed this while addressing officers and men on a parade on Wednesday November 20, 2024 said the command aims at achieving its N2.2tr target for this year by the end of this month ahead of December. Comptroller Olomu said the command is drawing inspiration from the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR who announced the total collection of N5.07tr by the service on Tuesday at the just concluded…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa Region, Engr Esimaje Brikins, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor while congratulating Mr Esimaje Brikins on his new appointment tasked his successor to understudy the operations and relationship with host communities and stakeholders. He cautioned that he would not condone shutting down of oil facilities by host communities…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 16 November 2023, signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented the NCS during the signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. This agreement formed part of the engagements during the state visit by the Indian Prime Minister on 17 November 2024 at the State House, Abuja. CGC Adeniyi described the CMAA as a milestone achievement, culminating from negotiations that began in 2016. He stated: “The agreement is expected to enhance collaboration between customs administrations, streamline border clearance processes, and…