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Nigeria taking maritime industry, seafarers seriously, Minister, NIMASA assures

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L-R: Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Hon. Khadija Abba Ibrahim; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Babatu
L-R Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr Fatai Adeyemi; Executive Director, Maritime Labour, and Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Mr Jibril Abba; Director General NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Babatunde Bombata; Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Sen. Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, and Executive Director, Finance and Administration, NIMASA, Mr Chudi Offodile during the 2024 Day of the Seafarer Celebration in Lagos.

IKEDC ENERGY COST AND INCREASED INSECURITY IN SHANGISHA MAGODO- A CRY FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION

By Sunnie ALEGHE, Ph.D. Security Consultant Threat is any indication or declaration of an intent to inflict harm, damage, or other hostile actions against an individual, organization, or state. Threat encompasses physical violence, economic sanctions, and other forms of aggression. A threat implies a potential for harm and typically involves an element of intimidation or […]

Lagos-Kano Rail Line to Commence Freight Operations Soon – Minister

Freight services at Lagos-Kanonarrow gauge project will soon commence operations, as the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) announced that the line has been linked up to Zawaciki Dala Dry Port in Kano. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’id Alkali gave the hint in Kano on Thursday during an inspection tour of the project. The […]

EFCC’S MALICIOUS PERSECUTION OF YAHAYA BELLO TOO OBVIOUS – ODAUDU

By Ms Joy Odaudu I have been following keenly the allegations of Financial misappropriation leveled against his Excellency former Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). I am not a fan of the agency though because, the way and manner the EFCC operate most times is against known legal procedure. Often […]

Fear grips Igala, Bassa people as Fulani Herdsmen Take Over Omala LG, Kogi State

Palpable fear has engulfed the whole of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State following the large scale influx of Fulani herdsmen into the area. The herdsmen, in their thousands, have almost outnumbered the original inhabitants of the towns and villages. A visit by our reporters to Abejukolo, the Local Government headquarters revealed that they […]

2023: Applause for GAC Motor as curtains fall on Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate tourney

It was an ambience to behold following a spectacular competition in an enchanting Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate which recently played host to an extraordinary celebration of luxury, golf, and automotive excellence. Courtesy of GAC Motor Nigeria, a distinguished name in the automotive industry known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and luxury, participants […]

Chicago Certificate: Gololo asks Atiku to apologise to Tinubu

In what he described as a clarification to the application filed at Chicago court by former Vice president of Nigeria and PDP Presidential candidate in 2023 general elections Atiku Abubakar, against President Bola Tinubu on issue concerning Tinubu’s University certificate, Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC, Dr. Garus Gololo, has opined that Atiku Abubakar […]

NSIB DG Honourer with Integrity, Anti-corruption Award

The Director General , Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru has been honoured with the ‘Integrity and Anti-corruption Ambassador’ award by the Nigerian youth against Corruption and Transparency Initiative. According to the group, the award is in recognition of the transformation and developmental strides the Bureau has witnessed under his leadership. Presenting the […]