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Adalikwu who said this during a visit to the Vice- Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communication and Unlocking Routes, Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), His Excellency Jean Pierre Bemba,said the sustainability of African economies lie in productive engagement of her teeming youth population and women in many areas including maritime transportation either as micro entrepreneurs, professionals and artisans. According to the MOWCA SG, the unexplored and untapped benefits from marine related commercial activities such as seafaring fishing, under water engineering, oil exploration and other activities in the various value chains are capable of strengthening African economies if properly harnessed. The…

Nigeria’s ex-athlete and former vintage shot pot prodigy, Friday Enoye has lamented sorry situations faced by young talents in Nigeria owing to lack of Competitions to discover them. Enoye who was a member of the Contingent of Nigeria’s International AthIetics Association (NIAA) that organized a one-day competition for secondary schools in Nigeria at Yaba College of Technology sports center two weeks ago said, “It’s painful to see young talents on the streets hawking products, wasting instead of going to school and be discovered as future Athletes for Nigeria”. The US based ex-AthIete revealed that the idea behind NIAA Schools AthIetics…

Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mohammed Bello-Koko handed over the leadership of the maritime agency to the new MD, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho According to the information posted on the X handle of the Authority, the incoming Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho stated his main goal will be to reposition the Organization for increased productivity and greater efficiency, improved revenue generation, and enhanced staff productivity. He assured the Authority of his commitment to the ongoing digitization process; Port Community System, port modernization plan, and equipment renewal program. . The new MD sought the cooperation of the staff…

The Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, has reeled out some measures to residents of the state in order to prevent flooding, and protect lives and property. The Bureau’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, in a Mid-News interview advised residents to comply with the directive and take proactive steps. He emphasized the urgent need for residents to clean their compounds thoroughly, swiff off electrical appliances in foreseeable flood prone areas and pay attention to government and stakeholders useful tips on flooding via traditional and social media platforms. He urged parents and care fivers to of a necessity move…

Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa(MOWCA) , Dr. Paul Adalikwu has described safe inland waterways ferry services as an additional avenue to grow the blue economy potential of countries in Africa. Speaking at the end of MOWCA recently held Regional Workshop on Safety of Inland Waterways and Passenger Ferries in Libreville, Republic of Congo, Adalikwu said Africa’s marine endowments are capable of supporting economic development by promoting seamless, safe and convenient transportation along coastal areas on the continent, if properly harnessed. The MOWCA SG called on governments to ensure adherence to safety standards in the…

Sequel to the landmark Supreme Court judgement on Local Government Autonomy recently, Sports Stakeholder and entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has recommended to the Federal government through Federal Ministry of Sports Development to direct all Sports Federations to establish Local Councils Chapters in all the 774 local governments Areas to drive sports development. He also recommended that should any federation fail to do so in six or eight months maximum, such federation must forfeit federal government grants, so that sports development can go to the grassroots. Gara-Gombe avarred that with full independence of Local Government Areas now entrenched and…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have announced the successful rescue of all 19 crew members onboard the ill-fated Britania U drilling platform which was distressed on Thursday. The agency in a statement on Friday disclosed it deployed its personnel to the location for the rescue operation immediately after it received signals from the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (RMRCC) Lagos, that Britania U, a drilling platform was under distress at Ajakpa Field, (OML 90), 10.77 nautical miles South of Forcadoes Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria. The statement signed by the Head, of Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward…

Ambassador Philip Obuesi Director Community Agenda for Peace has called on President Bola Tinubu to arrest the present hunger occasioned by high food prices in the country. Obuesi said in a press statement, “We are sounding the alarm on the devastating poverty and hunger crisis gripping Nigeria. The situation has reached a boiling point, with over 50% of the population struggling to survive below the poverty line and millions facing starvation”. The recent rice distribution is a mere Band-Aid on a bullet wound, failing to address the root causes of skyrocketing food prices and widespread hunger”. Amb. Obuesi averred that…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola ,has ordered the relocation of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria(CRFFN) back to Lagos Checks at the ministry informed that the recent directive by the minister to the Acting Registrar of the Council, Chinyere Uromta, is aimed at bringing the council closer to its area of operation and reducing cost of day to day running of the council. Many travels between Lagos and Abuja have fritrered the council’s lean resources, which it’s present collection cannot sustain. CRFFN headquarters that was in Lagos was moved to Abuja recently in a…

Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), an association of seasoned finance and business online Publishers, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive action in suspending taxes on essential agricultural imports such as maize and rice. This policy shift is expected to alleviate hardship and hunger across the nation. In a statement released today, FiBOP lauded the President’s initiative, emphasizing that suspending taxes on critical food items will have a significant positive impact on the Nigerian economy. “This policy will help to ensure that staple foods are more affordable and accessible to all Nigerians, particularly during these challenging economic…