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Jul282019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Nigeria Customs Service receives hard knocks for primitive cargo examination method

Breaking News, Maritime, News Feature, Port News

Management of the Nigeria Customs Service has received hard knocks for insisting on 100 percent physical examination of cargo at the nation's, seaports, airports and border stations. Comrade Tony NTED, a former President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria gave the thumbs down while speaking weekend with Shipping World. Comrade Nted wondered why after 100 years of its existence, the Nigeria Customs Service has refused to adopt globally accepted norms in the clearlance of goods. The frontline union leader says he is at a loss as to why the Nigerian Customs Service has opted for the most primitive method of cargo examination at a time cargo clearance has gone digital. Said he : " Why can't the Nigerian Customs Service deploy scanners at seaports, airports an...

Jul282019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BUSINESS-AS-USUAL CABINET WITHOUT ABUJA INDIGENE’

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Inside Stuff With MARTINS OLOJA It is his privilege to nominate anyone he likes. It is our right to examine the nominees and have our say. But as chief executive of the federation, he will have his way. In the same vein, it is still our responsibility as citizens to return our verdict on the quality of the cabinet this brand new senate will certainly clear tomorrow. The President of the Senate as a candidate, pledged that the senate he would preside over, would not be a ‘rubber-stamp’. Indeed, he has set the tone for the kind of senate he will lead with the just-take-a-bow-and-go’ standard that has just been set. I understand the president’s men are smiling (not to the bank please) that Senator Bukola is not even in the senate to ask why portfolios were not attache...

Jul282019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Critics Up in Arms Against Lackluster Gernot Rohr

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Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr is a somewhat hot-in-demand football manager following Nigeria's third place finish at the 2019 CAF African Nations Cup in Egypt penultimate week. Although the highly traveled coach continues to receive flaks from football fans and afficianados due to his none comittal approach to the development of the local game, he continues to receive rave comments abroad. Immediately following their 1-0 win over Tunisia to win the bronze medal, the Morrocan FA was all edged to uave made inquiries about the Franco-German football tactician. But Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick appears confident in introverted manager. A leaked NFF memo was widely quoted in the media indicating the German would be spon...

Jul262019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated Economic Growth

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FG To Integrate Blue Economy In ERGP * As NIMASA hosts maiden edition of African Day of Seas and Oceans As part of efforts to ensure the maritime industry plays a significant role in the growth of Nigeria's economy, the Federal Government has initiated steps to inject blue economy concept into its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). While this can be seen as an avenue to correct the previous jettisoning of the maritime sector in national planning, the government also intends to setup a strategic Blue Economy committee under the leadership of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Alhaji Sabiu Zakari revealed this earlier today, during a ceremony to mark the maiden edition of Africa's Day of Seas and Oceans scheduled ...

Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gbajabiamila: Nigeria Looks to Marine Resources for Economic Recovery

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· As NIMASA hosts African Day of Seas and Oceans · Forwards 6 international instruments on blue economy for ratification Nigeria’s rich maritime resources represent a vital economic safeguard and vehicle for the successful implementation of the President Muhammadu Buhari government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which must be sustainably tapped, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated. Gbajabiamila said this on Thursday in Lagos at a ceremony hosted by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to mark this year’s African Day of Seas and Oceans, with the theme, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated...

Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Ministerial list: Senate urged to drop Abacha’s henchman, General Magashi

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Nigeria may witness a return to fascism and a relapse to ethnic favoritism if one of the Ministerial candidates emerges as the next Minister of Defense, Apapa Oodua Koya, (AOKOYA) warned in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the Pan Yoruba group in the statement signed by Col Abimbola Sowunmi (rtd) the selection of General Bashir Magashi as a Ministerial nominee is “a very bad omen for Nigeria.” The group defined him as a ‘notorious ethnic champion who wishes to see Nigeria shaped in the image of his own Fulani hegemony. AOKOYA said the group is in possession of confidential information indicating that Magashir will eventually emerge as the country’s Minister of Defense. “We caution the Senate to look at the background of General Magashi. His records show fascism and n...

Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gbajabiamila, Oyo-Ita Lead Stakeholders To Lagos For African Day Of Seas And Oceans

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· As Dakuku Rallies Continent For Greater Role In Marine Biodiversity Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, will today, Thursday 25th July, in Lagos lead other stakeholders, including Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo- Ita, and key maritime industry players, to the opening of activities marking this year’s African Day of Seas and Oceans. The occasion meant to highlight the potential and opportunities in the continent’s vast maritime domain, is organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The event in Nigeria, themed, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated Economic Growth,” echoes the African Union (AU) subject for the 2019 A...

Jul242019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

2019 Elections: Govs El Rufai, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello, others come under US Visa ban

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US Embassy confirmed imposing Visa restrictions on some Nigerian politicians "The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the February and March 2019 elections" In Nigeria, These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights. The Department of State emphasizes that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected government. This decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to working with the Nigerian government to realize its expressed commitment to end corruption and strengthen democracy, accountability, and respect fo...

Jul232019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Boris Johnson set to be UK Prime Minister on Wednesday

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Boris Johnson has been elected leader of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party after defeating his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Theresa May became Tory party leader in 2016 but has failed in her most important task - to deliver Brexit. The party’s 160,000 members have now voted for a new leader to replace her. The former Mayor of London, famous for his mop of blonde hair and political and linguistic gaffes, promised Tory members he would deliver Brexit before 31 October, despite a seemingly interminable stalemate in Parliament. Mr Johnson won 92,000 votes, compared to 46,000 to Mr Hunt. Mr Johnson will replace Theresa May in 10 Downing Street later on Tuesday, 23 July, and will set about reshuffling his Cabinet. MNA/SPUTNIK

Jul232019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Ministerial list received by the Senate from President Muhammadu BUHARI

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The name of the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, who was being tipped for a Ministerial Appointment, was conspicuously missing in the 43 names nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. Unlike during his first term when he appointed only 36 ministers — one per state — he has decided to also appoint one per geo-political zone, bringing the total to 43, TheCable understands. The list was sent to the senate on Monday evening via executive communication and is expected to be read on the floor of the senate on Tuesday. The senate, which will be proceeding on a two-month recess on Thursday, is expected to screen the nominees. Contrary to speculations, only about 12 ministers will be re-appointed from the former cabinet. Meanwhile, the senate pre...