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DUBAI EXODUS: NEMA Receives 542 Stranded Nigerians From UAE

The exodus from Dubai and its environs may have begun as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) receives in Abuja, 542 stranded Nigerians, from the United...

crime2 years ago

EFCC confirms release of VON D-G

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday confirmed the release of the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, who was detained over...

NIMASA: For the love of Blue Economy, Zeroes in Dockyard, Ship repairs

Maritime2 years ago

NIMASA sails into 2022, announcing Commencement of Digital Manifest Regime

…As Jamoh reduces human interface, improves Vessel turnaround time and blocks Revenue loopholes*** The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) sailed into the new year,...

NAFDAC burst Onitsha store for unregistered sex enhancement drugs

Health and Safety2 years ago

NAFDAC: Performance enhancing drugs can lead to Organ damage, Sudden death

… As Prof Adeyeye begs Nigerians in Yuletide message: Avoid ‘’Manpower’’ drugs,*** The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has warned Nigerians...

Lagos bags hosting right for 2022 NAFEST

Politics2 years ago

Lagos bags hosting right for 2022 NAFEST

… Set to commence 2021 Africa industrialization week*** Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), says Lagos State will host the 35th...

Atlantic Conference: Jamoh Rallies Support for Nigeria's IMO Category C Reinstatement, in Portugal

Maritime2 years ago

Atlantic Conference: Jamoh Rallies Support for Nigeria’s IMO Category C Reinstatement, in Portugal

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has, ahead of the December International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council Election, called on the...

SON moves to checkmate cybercrimes with ISO 27001 ISMS certification

Economy2 years ago

SON directs importers, manufacturers to remove substandard roofing sheets from markets

… But not from their roof tops!*** The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has given importers, manufacturers and distributors a one month ultimatum to remove all...

FG approves zero import duty for vessels

Maritime2 years ago

FG approves zero import duty for vessels

…As not treating bandits with kid-gloves – Lai Mohammed*** Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the Federal Government has...

NAFDAC arrests 24 hawkers of aphrodisiacs in Sokoto

Health and Safety2 years ago

NAFDAC arrests 24 hawkers of aphrodisiacs in Sokoto

NAFDAC has arrested 24 hawkers and retailers of unregistered aphrodisiacs – sex enhancing herbal medicines – in Sokoto. Its coordinator, Malam Garba Adamu, told the newsmen...

NIMS: Nigeria renews Commitment to become Regional Maritime Super Power

Maritime2 years ago

NIMASA DG, AfDB President, others win 2020 Zik Prizes

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has been named winner of the 2020 Zik Prize in Public Policy. This...