Author: Vera

The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected N1,610,906,781,421.82k as at the end of the third quarter of 2024, which is higher than N1,172,414,793,960.32k that was collected as total revenue of the year 2023 Customs Area Controller for the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, in a press statement by Usman Abubakar Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Port Command described the feat as a fallout of diligence and integrity, said the command will continually engage with stakeholders to improve on the revenue collection achievements and reduced smuggling recorded to the command’s credit. He identified the N201.8b collected in July…

Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa, condoles with the governments of Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo on the recent boat accidents that reportedly caused the death of over 110 persons. Adalikwu expressed the sympathies of the MOWCA Secretariat to the West and Central African countries whom he described as strategic partners in the organisation’s move for a safer and cost effective maritime transportation in the sub region. The MOWCA SG urged all state and non state actors to acquaint themselves with Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) procedures even when traveling…

The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has challenged teachers to continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills He gave the charge on while speaking at this year’s celebration of Teachers’ Day held in Asaba. The governor was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme. “Teachers and educationists must continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills and adapt to changing situations very quickly,” the governor said, asserting, “the role of the teacher in nation building cannot be over emphasised,; a nation is built by its citizens; citizens are taught, trained and moulded by teachers. “It is the…

Sports Philanthropist and Benin Kingdo Chieftain Dr. Felix Idahosa was recently honoured at Eminence Christian University with doctorate degree in Houston Texas in the United States of America for his Pedigree in leadership and business. An elated business mongul received the award alongside other well meaning personalities who were also honoured for their achievement in leadership, Education, Business and philanthropy. Chief Dr Idahosa who turned 66 in August, 2024 expressed gratitude to Eminence University, family, friends and well wishers for counting him worthy of the honour and proudly ushering him to receive the award. According to one of his able…

The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) is set to host its 2024 capacity-building workshop, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.” This prestigious event will take place from October 18-20, 2024, at the Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. Chairperson of the workshop organizing committee, Vera Osokpo, announced that Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), have confirmed their attendance as keynote speakers. The digitalization of the financial system has revolutionized transactions, bringing speed, convenience, reduced…

Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu has advocated for stronger public and private sector collaboration to fully harness the gains of inland waterways Adalikwu who said this while presenting preliminary remarks at the recently organised Africa Transport Forum put together by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB)in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, described the waterways as natural endowments critical for economic, environmental, social and general wellbeing of coastal communities Speaking on the theme of the event “The State of Inland Waterways Transport in Africa: Potential, Opportunities & Challenges”, the MOWCA SG urged African governments…

Akwa-Ibom State Governor’s Wife Dies At 57 Ini Ememobong, the Akwa-Ibom state commissioner for information announced the passage of the first lady Mrs Patience Umo Eno. The statement issued in the early hours of Friday stated the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom died after a brief ailment at age 57. He said “further details will be provided” in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor Umo Eno to those who “stood by the family in this period”. The statement reads: “It…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David. O. Oyedepo is an exceptional servant in God’s vineyard. In a congratulatory message to the Bishop on his 70th Birthday anniversary today, Obi said the cleric exemplifies the true purpose of God’s creation. Writing on his X handle, the former Anambra State Governor said Bishop Oyedepo has remained “A remarkable figure in faith, a dedicated servant in God’s vineyard, and a leader who exemplifies the true purpose of God’s creation. “Your life continues to be…

When prices of petroleum products seem unaffordable for many Nigerians in Lagos, other states, Victor Kalu, the Managing Director of Vindi Petroleum assured Nigerians that plans to mitigate the harsh situation are already insight He gave the assurance when he formally launched Vindi Petroleum filling Station at Kuja community which is close to Maza-Maza opposite Festac town area with no such facilities and mostly inhabited by Housa, Yoruba, Igbo and other communities. Flourishing businesses in the area include transportation by Okada, Keke, Baro, etc. In his remarks, the Managing Director Victor Kalu said, his idea of seamless products distribution in…

The Finance and Online Publishers (FiBOP) has penciled down the director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Emomotimi Agama and the managing director and Chief executive officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Bello Hassan as the keynote speakers at its forthcoming workshop in.Lagos. The chairperson of the workshop organising committee, Vera Osokpo, disclosed this in a statement, emphasising that the event will be held under the theme: ‘Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.’ The event is slated for October 18-20 at Orchids Hotel in Lekki in Lagos. According to her, “The digitalisation…