Author: Vera
The speaker OF the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said all hands must be on deck to ensure academic strikes in universities become a thing of the past. The Speaker made this known in a statement welcoming the end of an eight-month long strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The academics had demanded better welfare and revitalisation of public universities, among other demands. While thanking the Federal Government and the ASUU leadership for finding a way to end the strike, Gbajabiamila said it is time to “admit certain harsh truths and take radical action.” He however…
The Council Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle also known as TantOlorun has sworn in the newly appointed council’s supervisors, revenue chairman and the deputy on thursday at the council. Delivering his speech at the grand event, Hon. TantOlorunin expressed gratitude to God Almighty that the day is coming to pass just as he acknowledged all dignitaries. The Council Chairman also congratulated the Newly sworn in Supervisors and Revenue members for scaling the hurdles to make it thus far. He assured the new Executive members of a harmonious working relationship while he solicited support for effective…
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has commended Maritime Workers for their vital role and contributions to the maritime industry and Nigeria’s economy. The Minister expressed this commendation thursday,when the President, Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, led his Executive Council on a courtesy visit to him. Sambo who was happy to receive them, noted that his tenure is short and would require their support, advice and guidance to enable him leave legacy projects before his tenure terminates on May 29, 2022. According to Mu’azu: “If we deliver on our promises before the end of this…
President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) has conferred National Honour of Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (OFR) on the Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi. Audi was conferred with the National Honour on Tuesday at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja alongside other eminent personalities totalling 450 recipients. This was contained in a press release signed by NSCDC Director Of Public Relations, national headquarters, abuja,DC Olusola Odumosu. According to the release, a breakdown of the 450 recipients by category recorded 6 Grand Commanders of the Order of the Niger (GCON), 55…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command has generated a total of N182,103,291,166.00 as revenue between the months of January to September 2022. When compared to the same period in 2021, which was N165,021.614,645.00, it shows an appreciation of N17,379,074,244.00, indicating a 10 per cent increase. In a press release issued by Customs Public Relations Officer for the Command,Muhammad Yakubu stated that, the highest increment was recorded in July with 29.9%, followed by May 2022 with 28% rise in revenue collection. A month-on-month breakdown of the revenue collection between 2021 and 2022 showed that the Command…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to visit the protesting NSDP 2013 cadets in Philippines as shown recently in a video that went viral. According to NIMASA,the purpose of the visitis to ascertain the issues being raised by the cadets and address them. The Assistant Director, Public Relations, Edwards Osagie, who disclosed this In a statement, said the agency has already received ministerial approval to visit Philippines in respect of the issue. The agency said the Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Engr. Victor Ochei, will lead the fact-finding mission to the Philippines to…
The Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron, Commodore Emmanuel Duja Effedua (Rtd) has been nominated as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Nigeria (CILT-N). The rector is norminated along with other distinguished industry experts and captains, including the amiable Hajia Lami Tumaka, the iconic maritime media personality. The National President, CILT-N, Barr. Mfon Usoro who disclosed this in a press release made available to journalists, said the event is part of the group’s 2022 National Conference billed to hold on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, with the theme “Sustainable Innovations in Global Logistics and…
The Federal Government has approved the proposed Lekki International Airport in Lagos as the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika presented the official letter of approval to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sirika presented the letter on Tuesday at the ongoing ninth Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island. The minister stated that Lagos has the resources and exigencies for an additional airport, “which will help to decongest the Murtala International Airport.” We bring you more Details later…