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The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) says for the Blue Economy Project to succeed, Nigerian Importers must make honest declarations and be compliant with trade rules and regulations. The Director General of the SON, Farouk Salim said this at the 2020 Training Workshop of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria(AMJON), held in Lagos on Thursday, with the theme: An Insight Into Nigeria’s Blue Economy Project. The DG who was represented at the event by SON’s Chief Technical Officer, Benedict Preake, called on the management of Nigeria Customs Service to synergize with the agency in furtherance to streamline the NICIS2…

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed plans to roll out an Electronic-Customs platforms with capacity to promote future increase in cargo throughput using technology. The e-Customs is set to commence next week, even as the Service said that the platforms would enhance and improve operational methodologies in the agency. NCS National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah disclosed this at the training workshop organised by Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) in Lagos on Thursday. He said this while stating the roles of the Nigeria Customs Service in the blue economy. Attah who was represented at the training…

Chairman of Apapa Local Government Area, Hon. Owolabi Elijah Adele has empowered and given grants of #5Million to 100 residents who are into Small Scale businesses in the council. While some of the business men and women that received the grant got #50,000 each, others got #150,000 each for partnering with the Lagos State Empowerment Trust Fund. Addressing the gathering, Hon. Owolabi Adele who spoke on the rationale behind the grants and empowerments, said those from the vocational centers were given over N10m equipments with the believe that the initiative will help to reduce illiteracy level amongst the youths in…

Edo state Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu is set to host members of the forth estate of the realm on Monday, December 21, 2020. In this annual reception, Journalists from various media organisations in the spirit of the yuletide season will meet and be hosted at the deputy governor’s private residence in GRA, Benin City, opposite the Golf Course. The deputy governor’s spokesperson, Benjamin Atu who made this known, said the newly established yearly meeting, is borne out of the need to appreciate members of the media profession for their consistency and steadfastness in standing for the truth and the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the release of kidnapped students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, describing their safe return as a huge relief to their families, the entire country and international community. In a remark shortly after their release was announced, President Buhari expressed the nation’s appreciation for the steps taken by all involved to make their release possible. President Buhari specifically cited what he called the “spirit of partnership and the collaborative efforts of the government of Katsina, Zamfara and military leading to the release.’’ He commended the nation’s intelligence agencies, the military and police force…

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), and the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) have warned the Nigerian government against the looming COVID-19 second lockdown, saying the country’s fragile economy cannot withstand it. LCCI and MAN, in separate interviews, advised Nigerians to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures to prevent another lockdown. The Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Muda Yusuf, said the second lockdown is not wise considering the current state of the economy. Dr yusuff stated that,“A second lockdown is not advisable. The social and economic environment is too tense and fragile to withstand the shock of another lockdown. What…

The Senate has rejected the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, as a norminee for the National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The chamber refused to confirm her and has reached out to the presidency to replace Onochie, whose nomination has divided senators. The Presidency is currently weighing its options on her although it can still re-present the nominee depending on political circumstance. Onochie’s fate is delaying the confirmation of three others on the list submitted to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari had on October 13, nominated Onochie and three…

The Governor of Delta state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has ordered the Police and other security agencies in the state to hunt down the killers of President of Anti-Cult Volunteer Corps in the state, Mr Austyne Emu. The governor gave the order in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba. The governor in the statement, condemned the gruesome murder of Emu, describing it as barbaric and irresponsible. He charged the security agencies to intensify investigation into the dastardly act by leaving no stone unturned to fish out his assailants and bring them to justice.…

As Edo citizens prepare for this year’s yuletide season, the state deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has given government’s assurance of guaranteed security of lives and property. The deputy governor gave the assurance while speaking at his Thanksgiving serviceon Sunday December 13, 2020 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Jettu, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state Comrade Philip Shaibu said the State Government is on top of the security situation of the state. He stated to all present that, “We are making efforts to make sure that all Edo Indigenes are able to Celebrate Christmas peacefully without fear…

Traditional rulers, religious leaders, top political statesmen and other Nigerians who converged on Edo state for the Thanksgiving service of the deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu and his wife, Comrade Mrs Maryann Shaibu on sunday, December 13, 2020 have lauded the achievements of the nunber 2 citizen of the state. These relevant stakeholders who came from all works of life for the event at the St. Philip Catholic Church in Jettu, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state, testify that, Comrade Philip Shaibu’s character is impeccable whilst appreciating God for the 2nd term opportunity given to him to serve…