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Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to assess the state of affairs of all federations. The efforts are part of a series of strategies the minister is employing to reposition sports in the country.He stated that part of the process will involve the withdrawal of all sports cases in court, to give room for settlements that favours national interest and that serves the interests of athletes. Enoh said that “I have an open and neutral mind on the issue of sports cases that…
The 14th edition of the Annual JAKIN NGO “Dress a child for school” project held on Friday Sept 8th 2023 in Lagos. It was first organised in 2010 to mark the UNESCO proclaimed international literacy Day. This year’s edition was themed, “Promoting literacy for a World in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful society” Accordingly to the convyener Mrs. Adeniyi Olubukola in her address said that since the inception of the project over 7500 orphans and vulnerable children across several LGAs in Lagos and Ogun State have benefited from the programme by receiving annually, school uniforms, bags, two…
Experts in the Nigerian maritime sector have advised the Federal Government to copy the Webb Port model of port community system being used in neighbouring Benin Republic. Rising from the 2023 JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall meeting in Lagos, they agreed that the Webb Port model has proven to enhance national security, improve revenue collection and promote trade at the seaport, airport and land borders. Giving an insight into the workings of the Webb Ports in Benin, Lanre Balogun, A manager in charge of installation at Webb Fontaine Nigeria Limited said the Port Community System has achieved seamless interactions between…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Border Command said it has collected the sum of N1,904,459,390.77 revenue between January 23 and September 8, 2023, which represents 97.2% of N1,960,000,000 allotted target for the year. This shows an increase of 51.98% from the N885,543,098.11 made in the corresponding period for 2022. This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi while briefing journalists in Lagos on Friday as he showcased several high-profile seizures including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in excess of one tanker-load intercepted. “The revenue target for the Command for the year 2023 is One Billion…
In keeping with his avowed promise to develope sports in Schools in Gombe State, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has donated School materials comprising school bags, uniforms, sandals, exercise books to the Students of Gombe State Academy he established. Addressing Academy AthIetes, Parents, instructors and coaches in Gombe recently, Ahmed Gara extolled the huge potentials in the Academy promising to redouble his effort in making sure their education is not comprised while indulging in Sports activities. The Chairman of Gombe State AthIetics Association (GAA), opined that the provision of school materials and beverages to the academy students was to lift…
The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, says his administration will not rest on its oars until the menace of smuggling is significantly suppressed in Nigeria. The CGC spoke on Thursday in Kaduna when he visited the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ as part of his official working tours to the Customs Formations in the country. While addressing the officers at the FOU Zone ‘B’ the Ag. CGC charged them to exacerbate the business of smugglers through intensifying border patrol and confiscation of unlawful items that will lead to the success of generating revenue for…
Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime extolled the virtues of the management staff of the organisation to the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola during his visit to the agency on Wednesday. In his remarks, Jime told the Minister that for him to succeed in his assignment in the new ministry, he needed the input and contributions of the Directors. His said, “The Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy is Avery strategic ministry. This ministry was created because of the recognition. “This agency, I say to you with greatest…
Former Deputy National President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, (ANLCA) Chief Emenike Nwokeoji has emerged the new National President replacing Hon. Iju Tony Nwabunike after beating the immediate past Acting National President, Dr. Kayode Farinto with Ten (10) votes. While Emenike Nwokeoji polled a total of thirty three (33) votes to emerge the National President, his arch rival, Dr. Kayode Farinto polled twenty three (23) votes. Former Chairman, Tincan Island Port chapter, Prince Olusegun Oduntan polled a total of twenty nine (29) votes to beat Chief Dennis Okwu who polled twenty seven (27) votes to emerge the…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has expressed worries over automation of port services saying that members might be forced to suffer job losses. Deputy President General MWUN , Comrade Harry Tonye who disclosed this on Thursday at the 3rd JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall meeting held in Lagos , expressed concerns that the rapid introduction of technology and innovations in the maritime domain would lead to job losses. He advised the relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that such technological advancement aren’t at the expense of maritime workers. The DPG who harped on upskilling of workers…
The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, has announced the date and venue for the 5th edition of this prestigious event. The award ceremony is billed for the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on November 19, 2023, according to a statement authorized by Peter Armand Boyo, the Head of Strategy for the Awards. The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards holds a revered status as the foremost and most respected awards ceremony within the Gospel Music industry in Nigeria. Mr. Boyo emphasized that “This promises to be exceptionally distinguished and unforgettable occasion, commemorating the profound influence of gospel music…