Author: Kenneth Jukpor
Orakwusi, Dakuku, Bello-Koko, Others felicitate with Jamoh The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has described the Public Sector Maritime Icon Award given to him by Vanguard Newspaper as a challenge to selflessly work harder in the interest of Nigeria and humanity. Dr. Jamoh, who commended Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of Vanguard Newspaper for finding him worthy of the award, said he sees the recognition beyond a honour, because for him it is a call to increase his level of service According to him, whatever was being done that attracted the accolades and…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a truck-load of grains in Kebbi State. The grains were being smuggled out of the country before the Command intercepted along Kamba Road, Kebbi, a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Nasiru Manga said on Wednesday. The statement explained that this was part of the measures to ensure food security in the country in compliance with the Federal Government directive. He said following the directive, the Kebbi Area Command has toughened vigilance at its borders to checkmate any attempt to smuggle out food produce. “The outbound Daf truck…
As the world marked the maiden edition of the International Day for Women in Maritime, shipping stakeholders in Nigeria have pushed for a barrier-free work environment for women and stressed the need for inclusion and training. This move was championed by a former Director of Special Duties, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hajia Lami Tumaka who decried gender imbalance in the sector despite the facts showing that women make a lot of difference in the sector. Speaking at a programme organized by the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) themed: “Training, Visibility, Recognition and Supporting…
Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer. The award-winning actress, Juliet has said that her past rape experience has no impact on her finding love again. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “My past does not affect my future. Yes, the past can hurt but it is said that we are to leave the past behind and learn from it. Many people run from the past or live in the past but I have always believed in the positivity in life and each unique circumstance. “Yes, one can have a healthy relationship after sexual assault. The experience…
English striker Tammy Abraham scored twice as Roma defeated Torino 3-0 in their final Serie A game of the season in a perfect morale boost ahead of next week’s UEFA Conference League final. The victory also allowed Jose Mourinho’s team to claim sixth place in the table and make sure of a spot in next season’s Europa League. Abraham found the net in the 33rd minute and with a 42nd-minute penalty. The other goal came 12 minutes from time through Lorenzo Pellegrini with another penalty. Next Wednesday, Roma tackle Dutch side Feyenoord at Tirana in the Conference League final. On…
Nigeria’s U-20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Friday night emerged champions of the West Africa B Zone when they defeated the Young Squirrels of Benin Republic 3-1 in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niamey, capital of Niger Republic. Tolulope Ojo, who emerged Man of the Match of the fast-paced final, set Nigeria on the path to victory in the 38th minute with a marvelous goal at the Stade General Seyni Kountché. Ojo, who plays his club football for Ikenne-based Remo Stars, made it two for Nigeria in the 62nd minute. Ibrahim Muhammad, a forward who plays for…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is taking steps to develop and harness the country’s 208.62 trillion cubic feet of gas. The Minister, who said this at the annual Symposium and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Tuesday in Lagos, said the government was trying to achieve this aim through enhanced gas exploration and development, as well as utilisation of schemes which would lead to gas reserves growth. He noted that an annual investment of around $25 billion could bring electricity access to 759 million Africans who currently lacked it. “Approximately…
Following the discovery of A corpse on the international runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced prove to unravel the identity of the deceased. Recall that the runway was temporarily shutdown and flights diverted after a corpse was found in the middle of the international runway on Thursday. FAAN in a statement on Friday confirmed the report and said it had begun a probe into the cause of the unfortunate incident as Nigerians remain shocked by the report of a mangled body on the runway on Thursday. The cause of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that paper currency would soon be out of circulation as it urged market women to sign into the e-Naira. The Delta State Branch Controller of CBN, Mr Godwin Okafor, stated this on Friday at the popular Ogbogonogo market during the market sensitisation on e-Naira. He urged traders to key into the central bank’s e-Naira policy. He said, “We here at the market today to sensitise the market people on the use of e-Naira. It is fully backed by CBN unlike Bitcoin has no legal backing.” The consultant of CBN on e-Naira, Dr.…
Operators want Insurance option Nigeria’s efforts to explore multimodal approach for cargo evacuation from seaports by optimizing barge operations is being crippled by the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) new regulation which includes a N50million bank guarantee that has become a huge fiscal burden. Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) made this claim even as it blamed the federal government fiscal policies for the low investment in barge operations by the private sector, with NPA identified as the major culprit. The President of BOAN, Hon. Olubunmi Olumekun made the accusation while speaking at an online summit organized by Nigerian Chamber of…