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Says FG yet to approve request for rehabilitation The Government of Delta State has assured that action is being taken to reverse the condition of the Agbor-Abraka-Eku Road which has been of major concern to commuters on that axis. The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on New Media, Mr Felix Ofou, gave the assurance in an exclusive chat with DBS Television in Asaba on Sunday at which he explained that the problem is that not only has the Federal Government seemingly deliberately abandoned the road but has also continually denied the Delta State Government access to intervene. He, however,…

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 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…

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…

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams, dies at 104He pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession and was instrumental in developing the country’s financial sector. Born in 1919, he studied accounting at the University of London and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1947.He returned to Nigeria and later set up his accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co., now Deloitte & Touche, in 1952.Late Williams was also a strong advocate for developing the accounting profession in Nigeria. He was a founding member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and was president from 1963 to 1965. He was also a…

Following issues of sharp practises by security personnel within the port community and illegal cargo clearance by freight agents, the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team and the Maritime Police Command have engaged themselves with accusations and counter accusations on containers detention and interception at the Lagos Seaports. While the 100% Compliance Team are alleging that the Maritime Police Command is responsible for delay in the clearance of 1800 containers from Lagos ports , the Maritime Unit of Police have accused members of NAGAFF of illegal clearance of containers. The NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team over…

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…

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…

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…

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…