Imperatives of increased funding and legislative reform in Nigeria’s maritime sector
By TOLA ADENUBI In the multifaceted and economically vital landscape of Nigeria’s maritime industry, the significance of proper funding and legislative empowerment for regulatory agencies cannot be overstated. At the core of this sector lies the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, a pivotal regulatory institution whose operations are constrained by inadequate funding, outdated legal frameworks, and limited […]
Nestle Nigeria wins best in food security, circular economy at 2024 SERAS Awards
By Chioma Obinna For the third consecutive year, Nestle Nigeria was recognised as the Best Company in Food Security at the 18th Africa Sustainability Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS). This award highlights the company’s significant contributions to responsible local sourcing, farmer capacity building, grain quality improvement, dairy value chain development, and providing sustainable, affordable nutrition […]
Candace Ebhomielen-Uaboi wins prestigious GAH Real Estate Developer 2024 Award
At the recently concluded GAHAWARDS 2024, Candace Ebhomielen-Uaboi, Managing Director and CEO of Blue Dutch, was honored as the GAH Real Estate Developer 2024
Nigeria’s Fiscal Abyss: A call for justice and the Ijaw quest for self-determination
By Prof. Mondy Gold _*“As of December 31, 2023, the domestic debt of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria was ₦5.862 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). As of June 2024, the domestic debt of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria was N4.27 […]
University Don Iwegbu harps on role of PHEs
By Jimitota Onoyume The Acting Head, Department of Public Health, University of Delta, Agbor, Delta state, UniDel, Dr. (Mrs.) Ewere Iwegbu, has said that Public Health Experts, PHEs, play a vital role in disease prevention and control through advocacy, education, enlightenment, research and policy-making. Dr Iwegbu spoke during a workshop for public health students in […]
Relief at last as perennial flooding of Makurdi community comes to an end
•After several years of abandonment, desilting of massive Idye Nenge water channel commences •Overjoyed traditional ruler says it ‘ll end yearly suffering of his people, commends govt •Urges speedy completion of project By Peter Duru, Makurdi FOR several years residents of Idye Nenge Phase II community in the heart of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, […]
