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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun presided over the 60th regular board meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service. The meeting, which he held at the newly built NCS headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, was said to be the first of its kind since the commissioning of the edifice by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Minister expressed his satisfaction with the board’s adherence to the decision to meet quarterly, describing it as an essential aspect of corporate governance. He stressed that regular meetings and updates on financial performance were crucial for any government agency…

Planned works at the proposed Games Village where athletes will be Housed for the Maiden Inter-Secondary Athletics Championship is almost completed and awaiting commissioning. Recall that the Inter-Secondary competition begins on October, 18th to 24th inside mainbowl of Gombe Pantami Stadium. The Chairman AthIetics Association of Gombe State Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe made this known after chairing a meeting with the MOC members and Sub-Committees in Gombe recently. Gara-Gombe who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green (GWG) Sports Center Ltd, the sponsor of the project expressed excitement for work done at the Games Village. He believes…

The 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference was held on Tuesday at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The event brought together dignitaries from various sectors, including banking, finance, and government. In attendance were representatives of presidents from the Federal Republic of Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria. Also present were notable figures such as Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA Group, and Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, President and Chairman of the Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan, was also in…

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 8th National Youth Games, tagged Asaba 2024, has promised to showcase Delta rich tradition as the opening ceremony of the Games holds Wednesday. Delta is hosting the 8th National Youth Games after staging the 7th edition in 2023. The Games, which starts on September 9, will run till September 19 at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Chairman of the LOC, Chief Solomon Ogba, said that Wednesday’s opening ceremony would capture a variety of things, particularly the rich tradition of the people. “Delta state has a very rich tradition, and we are going to display…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan, recently paid a condolence visit to the family of the late President Umar Musa Yar’adua to offer his sympathies on the passing of the late President’s mother, Hajia Aya Dada Yar’adua. The visit took place at the Yar’adua family home in Katsina over the weekend, where Hassan was warmly received by Senator Abdul-Aziz Yar’adua, son of the late matriarch. The NDIC boss expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, acknowledging the significant loss they had suffered. Hassan’s visit was a gesture of respect and…

The Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday, staved off the planned strike action by the Consortium of trucking unions and associations under the aegis of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO). He appealed o the maritime workers during a meeting, Dantsoho who was represented by the Executive Director Marine & Operations, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, said: “We will work with the Lagos State Government and the Police High Command to urgently address your concerns and prevent any down tool by a critical aspect of the ports logistics value chain that the maritime trucking community constitute.…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. The statement claimed that Ngelale stepped down from his roles to deal with medical matters presently affecting his…

The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) will hold its 2024 Capacity Building Workshop, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Value Chain.” The event is planned to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, at the prestigious Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. FiBOP’s primary objective is to promote informed, balanced, and ethical reporting of financial and economic activities, not only in Nigeria but also across Africa and globally. This workshop aligns with FiBOP’s mission to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the dynamic financial landscape. The Chairperson of the Workshop Organizing Committee, Vera…

Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba Next Chairman Of Ikorodu Local Government plans to set in motion an economic empowerment programme towards lifting youth in communities out of poverty and setting them on a path to prosperity. To the end, Her economic blueprint for Ikorodu Local Government is centred on empowering local businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and creating an enabling environment for farmers with inputs that will stimulate the local economy. In a press statement, Dr. Folashade-Oba stated that by fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, she would also aim at reducing dependency on government paliatives and building a self-sustaining economy that will…

After months of preparation, Delta State government says it is fully set to host the 8th National Youth Games. Delta State hosted the 7th edition of the Youth Games, last year, with virtually all the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in attendance. Now, the Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori-led government is looking forward to host a bigger and better National Youth Games from September 9-19, 2024. Chairman of the Local Organising committee (LOC), Chief Solomon Ogba told journalists that all logistics needed to host a successful event had been put in place. Specifically, Ogba, a former Commissioner for Sports…