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ZIK’S LECTURE: AKAGBURUONYE FLAGS ECONOMIC FREEDOM, EDUCATION AS KEYS TO TRUE SOVEREIGNTY
Legal luminary and business mogul, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has challenged various strata of government to focus more on projects that will ensure economic freedom and educational empowerment in order to achieve true sovereignty. Barrister Akagburuonye stated this as the guest Speaker at the inaugural Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Memorial Lecture (NAML), held at the University […]
CANADIAN MAYOR HONOURS AKAGBURUONYE FOR ROBUST PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS;-A New Chapter in Nigeria-Canada Relation
Mayor of Brampton, Canada, Patrick Brown has bestowed honours on a distinguished Nigerian philanthropist, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye fondly called Akaraugo for his robust service to humanity and nation-building. The ceremony that was held in Brampton, Ontario highlighted Akagburuonye’s enduring leadership as well as contributions to community development. “It went beyond a personal celebration, […]
NIGERIA RECEIVES APPLAUDS FROM IMO’S SECRETARY-GENERAL, DOMINGUEZ FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTRUMENTS AFTER HIS VISIT
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO’s instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the […]
FOR LOYALTY: NIMASA OVERHAULS MANAGEMENT CADRE
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a total overhaul of its management cadre as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with the core mandate. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration and inject new energy into the […]
Comptroller Oshoba Charges Newly Promoted Officers On Innovation, Integrity
The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they assume higher responsibilities within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Speaking at the opening session of a special training session organized for the newly elevated officers on […]
BOOSTING FG’S SECURITY ARCHITECTURE: HOPE RISES IN SOUTHEAST AS AKAGBURUONYE DONATES ULTRA-MODERN SECURITY FACILITY TO NSCDC
In a bold stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s internal security and restoring peace in the Southeast, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Area Command Office in Ogbor-Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The ultra-modern security facility, strategically located […]
ANCHORED IN PARTNERSHIP: IMO SECRETARY GENERAL’S VISIT REKINDLES NIGERIA’S MARITIME AMBITION
In a visit that underscored unity of purpose and the power of collaboration, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, engaged with Nigeria’s leadership to strengthen maritime partnerships, deepen capacity, and reaffirm the country’s rising influence in global maritime affairs. His engagements, from his courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]
OLOMU, FATTENING RENEWED HOPE ECONOMY, GENERATES N1.378 TRILLION, IMPOUNDS N9.267 BILLION OF CONTRABAND IN 6 MONTHS…Seals 3 Terminals
The trailblazing Customs Area Controller of the nation’s Premier Command, Apapa, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, PhD, has continued to showcase amazing skills in his core areas of engagement since assuming the leadership role at the command. His arrival has witnessed a series of unprecedented performance records to justify his appointment. In the areas of revenue generation, […]
NPA BERTHS FIRST WHOLLY NIGERIAN-OWNED CONTAINER VESSEL, MV OCEAN DRAGON
In a development that signposts readiness to maximize the gains derivable from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on 2nd July at 05:05 hours deployed its state-of-the-art marine crafts to berth the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel.The container vessel with International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 9508770 christened MV Ocean […]
MARITIME DIPLOMACY: NIGERIA, TANZANIA TO LIAISE IN KNOWLEDGE…As Nigeria lobbies for support to contest for IMO category ‘C’
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Tanzanian counterpart, the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation ,TASAC, have deepened cooperation in knowledge sharing in the areas of Flag and Port State Control, Seafarer Development and Certification, Cabotage regime implementation, Maritime Security, and digital transformation of processes among others. This was the thrust of deliberations […]