Month: April 2025

Transforming NIMASA: Mobereola’s first year By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Dayo Mobereola’s first year as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been marked by transformative changes, strategic reforms and innovative partnerships.   Appointed in March 2024, Mobereola brought his reputation as a technocrat and PhD holder in transport economics to the Nigerian maritime industry. With a decade-long track record of leading the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority, a benchmark for urban transport planning and development, he took on the challenge at NIMASA to enhance maritime safety, promote shipping development, and position Nigeria’s blue economy for sustainable…

Nigeria and the part of our past (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled ‘The Ethical Imperative of Governance’ in one of Nigeria’s leading national newspapers. In the said article, I advocated for a deep sense of objective right and wrong in society, one that transcended Nigeria’s multicultural identity, as this shared moral foundation was essential for achieving our national objectives. Fast-forward to 2025, nearly three decades later, and the question remains: has anything changed? If so, what exactly has changed, and how do we measure the extent of this transformation? In fairness to posterity,…

NNPCL unveils new senior management team to drive strategic reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of a new eight-member Senior Management Team, following the confirmation of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the constitution of the company’s Board of Directors.   Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, said the new appointments take immediate effect and are aimed at accelerating the company’s transformation into a commercially-driven energy conglomerate.   Leading the new management team is the GCEO,…

Ojulari assumes leadership at NNPC Ltd, vows to build on Kyari’s legacy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially entered a new phase of leadership as Mr. Bayo Ojulari took over as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) from Mr. Mele Kyari.   The handover ceremony, held on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, marked a smooth transition at the helm of Nigeria’s foremost oil company. Ojulari, in his address, lauded Kyari’s impactful tenure and reaffirmed his commitment to consolidating on the achievements recorded under the outgoing GCEO.   He noted that while the responsibilities ahead are substantial,…

FG hails NYSC Digital Transformation in Tackling Certificate Racketeering

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has applauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its digital transformation initiative, which has significantly curbed certificate racketeering among foreign-trained graduates, particularly within West Africa. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, gave the commendation on Thursday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.   Dr. Alausa noted that the Scheme’s proactive and technology-driven mobilisation process has been instrumental in detecting and preventing the influx of fake academic credentials into the national service system. He also…

Nigeria Customs Service issues first PAAR under B’Odogwu System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully issued the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the new B’Odogwu Trade Management System, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Customs operations. In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS highlighted that this achievement follows strategic engagements between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. The discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both institutions to enhancing trade processes, boosting revenue collection, and fostering improved…

First Lady Remi Tinubu Opens 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship … As Nigeria Customs defeats Cameroon in thrilling opening match

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship officially began on Thursday, 3 April 2025, with a historic opening ceremony at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abuja. The First Lady and wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, had the honor of declaring the tournament open, marking the first time Nigeria is hosting this prestigious event. In her speech, the First Lady warmly welcomed all participating teams and praised the efforts of the organisers for bringing such a significant event to Nigeria. She highlighted the importance of the championship…

NOA, NACA partner to boost HIV/AIDS awareness, combat stigma

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) have joined forces to strengthen public awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS and tackle stigma associated with the disease across Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the NACA delegation to NOA headquarters, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to launching new nationwide sensitization initiatives. He emphasized the importance of public education in addressing HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. He noted that NOA would leverage its extensive communication infrastructure, which includes 818…

NCC moves to regulate unclaimed and unused recharges, invites Stakeholders for review

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has drafted new guidelines to address unutilized and unclaimed recharges in the telecommunications sector.   In a statement, the NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, announced that the draft guidance has been published on the Commission’s website, www.ncc.gov.ng.   “In accordance with Section 57 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Commission will hold a Virtual Stakeholders Forum on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to review the draft guidance and stakeholder feedback,” Maida stated.   He further invited stakeholders to submit their…

FHA to Revalidate Commercial Approvals on Abuja Estates from April 3

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By Our Reporter.   The Management of Federal Housing Authority FHA, under the leadership of Hon Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo has asked residents of its estates in Abuja to provide approvals and approved documents and building plans for commercial purposes to the office of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Abuja forthwith. A Press statement issued by the management and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Chigelu on behalf of the authority directed the submission to be carried out at the Authority’s Head office, Julius…