By Seun Ibiyemi The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Olukayode Ajulo, has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for what he described as a remarkable transformation of infrastructure across the state, particularly in the capital, Akure. Ajulo gave the commendation in a statement, where he highlighted the ongoing beautification projects and the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the potential negative impact of the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran on Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, warning that recent economic gains could be reversed. In a position paper, MAN said the geopolitical tensions have already sent shockwaves across the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Comptroller-General of Customs and Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered a historic keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee in Brussels. The event marked the first time in the committee’s 43-year history that its opening session was…
By Seun Ibiyemi Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited has said it will appeal to the recent ruling of the Federal High Court ordering the forfeiture of certain assets. The Company Secretary, Barr. Nnenna Onyeaso said in a statement on Thursday insisting that neither the company nor its leadership was found guilty of any wrongdoing….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director, Smartjay Enterprises & Agro Consult, Mr Jamiu Atanda has appealed to farmers and stakeholders for greater understanding and patience in the nationwide delivery of day-old chicks, citing significant logistical challenges and risks associated with transportation across Nigeria. In an open letter to its customers and partners, Mr Atanda said…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, recording a marginal gain of N20 billion amid continued investor interest in select equities. Market capitalisation rose from N128.977 trillion to N128.997 trillion, representing a 0.02 per cent increase, while the All-Share Index advanced by 32.14 points to close at 200,957.89. The…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says ongoing reforms in the electricity sector have attracted over two billion dollars in fresh investments, signalling renewed investor confidence and improved sector performance. Adelabu made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning of the new headquarters of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulatory platform, the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), aimed at enhancing digital security and curbing fraud across Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholder forum on the initiative. Represented…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja. Barau, who also chairs the Senate…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to combat emerging maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and environmental crimes. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the EU Evaluation Mission on the Gulf…
