Freight forwarders engage regulators on operational challenges
To address some operational challenges encountered in the course of their work, freight forwarders recently held a town hall meeting to engage maritime regulators. Farinto added that the deliberations would centre on challenges affecting freight forwarders in Customs operations. “Freight forwarders are supposed to be informed before any decision concerning them is implemented by the government and its agencies. I am also calling on all freight forwarders to be compliant because compliance is a two-way thing.”He added that freight forwarders have to be compliant before asking for compliance. Farinto urged the freight forwarders to have robust discussions on the VIN valuation policy and pre-arrival assessment report, among others.
Source:Punch
June 02, 2023 08:55 UTC
The Guardian Nigeria News: Reforms and Technology Imperative for Sustainable Aviation Growth
However, the growth projection for Nigeria and other African countries is weaker due to in-house challenges that are stunting aviation growth. Stakeholders at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s National Aviation Conference suggested that aviation in Africa has brighter prospects if policy reforms are implemented, emerging technology is used for efficiency, and all parties focus on growth. They were all in agreement on the need for in-depth reforms to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and ensure sustainable growth. - Advertisement -The weaker growth projection is not for lack of potential, which Nigeria and other African countries have in abundance, but for in-house challenges that are clipping the wings of aviation growth for economic prosperity. The conference emphasized the need for in-depth reforms, technology, and collaboration among all stakeholders in the industry to ensure sustainable growth.
Source:The Guardian
June 02, 2023 05:51 UTC
EFCC grills Fayemi over N4bn money laundering
Impeccable sources privy to the development told our correspondent that Fayemi arrived at the EFCC facility at about 9:40 am on Thursday. According to the letter issued by its zonal commander Micheal Nzekwe, the EFCC requested that Mr Fayemi appears before it on May 18. The letter reads, “The commission is investigating a case of money laundering in which the need to seek certain clarifications from you has become imperative. The contractor confessed the payment was to procure the dollar equivalent allegedly for the state governor. The EFCC is also probing a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for alleged corruption over 14 properties both in Nigeria and abroad, and N400 million, among other allegations.
Source:Punch
June 02, 2023 02:39 UTC
My country, our country called Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
My country called Nigeria, which is your country, their country, our country is an extraordinary country of evasions. Our ethical and moral populists must be prepared to plant in themselves deliberate hardness against the strongest inclinations that will compel any future president of Nigeria to trample on the autotherapy of any Nigerian. It is important to stress this point. Each populist must be prepared as never before to challenge any negative and anti-people policy and feature in the physical and mental make-up of our president, this president or any other president. The Jagaban must not be a killjoy like the Daura personage of malicious hatred for the generality of the people of our country.
Source:The Guardian
June 02, 2023 02:16 UTC
The Internet’s Best-Kept Secrets: 10 Websites You Should Know About
Nigeria, with its vibrant culture, diverse industries, and dynamic society, has many websites offering valuable insights and knowledge across various fields. Whether you are seeking news, technology updates, legal information, investment opportunities, or health-related resources, these 10 informative websites will serve as valuable sources of information. Nigeria Health Watch (www.nigeriahealthwatch.com): Nigeria Health Watch is dedicatedto providing accurate and up-to-date information on health-related issues in Nigeria. FoxNigeria (www.foxnigeria.ng): FoxNigeria is a leading Nigerian website that offersnews, entertainment, culture, technology, and many more. These websites cover various topics, from news and technology to health, law, and investment, providing valuable information and resources for anyone interested in Nigeria and its various secto
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 23:23 UTC
Recruitment: NDLEA releases names of shortlisted candidates, see full list
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released the list of shortlisted candidates to proceed to screening/interview stage of the recruitment process. The agency made this known in a Twitter post on Thursday. “The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has invited Superintendent Cadre Candidates who passed the recent assessment test and shortlisted Narcotic Agent/Narcotic Assistant Cadre applicants for screening/interview in locations indicated in the respective batches under which their names appear at 8am from Monday 5th to Friday 16th June 2023,” the statement reads. Applicants can check below for their names:ndlea-supt-cadre-shortlisted-candidates-for-interview
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 21:45 UTC
PEPT steps down Obi, LP petition over inconsistencies
The Presidential Election Petition Court has stepped down hearing in the petition filed by Peter Obi and the Labour Party against the election of President Bola Tinubu. The court, during its proceedings on Thursday, cited some inconsistencies in the documents from the 23 Local Government Areas of Benue State. The court thereafter stepped down hearing of the petition and ordered the legal team to go and re-file the schedule of documents in line with the provisions of the pre-hearing report. Peter Obi and the Vice Presidential candidate of LP, Datti Baba Ahmed, alongside the leaders of the Party, were in the court, to witness the proceedings. The five Justices led by Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani hearing the petition had also retired to their chambers while Obi’s legal team reconciled their documents.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 20:32 UTC
CBN Denies Naira Devaluation Report As Tinubu Urges Unified Exchange Rate
The CBN refuted the report, tweeting a graphic to debunk it and referring to it as fake news. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, met with President Bola Tinubu where they discussed the issue of the exchange rate. Emefiele did not reveal what was discussed at the meeting, but Tinubu had already stated that his government’s decision was to unify the exchange rate in Nigeria. During the presidential inauguration ceremony, Tinubu argued that the CBN needs to replace the previous multiple exchange rate regime implemented during the administration of the previous president, Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu also pointed out that the Naira redesign policy implemented by the CBN did not consider the number of unbanked Nigerians.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 19:49 UTC
Remove subsidy on all petroleum products, Reps tell FG
The PUNCH reports that earlier on Wednesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had informed of an adjustment of the pump price of petrol to reflect the market realities. However, the House urged the government to roll out palliatives and other measures to cushion the effects of the removal of the PMS subsidy on Nigerians. These were part of the recommendations by the House Ad Hoc Committee on the Need to Investigate the Petroleum Products Subsidy Regime in Nigeria, which the lawmakers considered as a Committee of the Whole and adopted in plenary on Thursday. Chairman of the committee, Ibrahim Aliyu, had laid the report on Wednesday, 11 months after the task was assigned to the panel. “With the subsidy removal, the Federal Government should forthwith suspend all Direct Sales Direct Purchase (oil swap) contracts.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 19:20 UTC
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Nigeria’s NNPC to End Fuel Supply Monopoly
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will soon end its monopoly on petrol supplies, according to its chief executive Mele Kyari. The move comes a day after the NNPC nearly tripled prices at its fuel stations countrywide. Newly inaugurated President Bola Tinubu pledged to remove fuel subsidies, a popular but costly benefit that has drained billions annually from government coffers. He added that under the Petroleum Industry Act signed into law two years ago, NNPC cannot supply more than 30% of gasoline in Nigeria. The move is expected to bring in new companies and improve petrol prices for consumers.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 17:23 UTC
Ogun assembly workers begin indefinite strike over pay
Workers of the Ogun State House of Assembly under the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have begun an indefinite strike over their salaries. At the expiration of the ultimatum last Thursday, the workers shut down the assembly complex but still got no response from the government. Read the communique below:COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF PASAN OGUN STATE CHAPTER EMERGENCY CONGRESS AND NOTICE OF INDEFINITE INDUSTRIAL ACTION. The non-compliance of the State Government with the provisions of sections 10(2), 13, and 14 of the State Assembly Service Commission Law, 2018, and the Statutory Offices (State Emoluments) Amendment Law, 2018. The non-implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) to members of staff in the State House of Assembly and House of Assembly Service Commission.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 16:29 UTC
VIDEO: ‘Wish I never gave him,’ mother loses son to accident after gifting him car
A mother broke down in tears after receiving a call from a medical examiner informing her that her son was dead. The poor mother instantly regretted giving her son her car which got into a fatal accident that killed him. According to her, the young man had crashed his first car and in her quest to make him happy, she gave him hers to drive. “My son crashed his first car and I wanted him to be happy so I gave him my car and I wish I never gave him my car cause he used this car to take his life”, the woman lamented.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 15:14 UTC
Rystad Energy Provides Analysis of African Market Developments in 2023 at African Energy Chamber Paris Forum | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Energy data and consultancy firm Rystad Energy presented its analysis of Africa’s energy landscape on Thursday at the Invest in African Energy Paris Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). The country now has a large number of viable projects that need capital and would offer good returns to investors. Bimbola Kolawole, Vice President and Head of Business Development for Africa, detailed the findings of the ‘The State of African Energy 2023’ report that is produced by the African Energy Chamber with data and analysis from Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy is a partner of the African Energy Chamber for its annual African Energy Week conference, to be held in Cape Town on 16-20 October 2023. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 12:10 UTC
Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu named top 10 finalist for Africa Education Medal 2023
Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, has been named as a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023 . Founded last year by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. Prior to becoming JA Africa CEO in 2020, she led JA Nigeria to impact the lives of over 1 million Nigerians in 5,000 schools. Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, at HP, said: “My warmest congratulations to Simi Nwogugu on being named a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023. The winner of the Africa Education Medal will be announced in July.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 10:34 UTC
Otti suspends levies collection from Abia transporters
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has suspended all transport levies imposed on commercial drivers in the state. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma. He stated that the directive was in line with the campaign promise of the governor to sanitise methods of revenue collection in the state and stop all forms of extortion, intimidation and harassement of motorists. The statement read, “The governor has directed the immediate suspension of all kinds of transport levies payable to the Abia State government and imposed on tricycles (Keke), buses, taxis and other commercial vehicles plying Abia roads. “This suspension takes immediate effect, and will remain until government reviews these levies and makes public its arrangements for the smooth, organised and transparent collection of such transport levies in a manner it would not lead to extortion, intimidation and violation of rights and privileges of Abia residents.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 06:56 UTC