Banks defy government’s directive on full banking operations …As long queues persist
File By our Correspondent Commercial banks operating in Nigeria have flouted Federal Government’s directive to them to resume full and normal banking operations more than 48 hours after in line…
Customs Brokerage agent as principal in cargo clearing
*Ogoke By Okey Ogoke An agent undertakes to clear the goods from the port on behalf of the importer, who is the principal for a fee. In Nigeria, he must…
Nigeria has 3rd highest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa
The Federal Government has said that Nigeria now ranks third in the countries with the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa after Egypt and South Africa. Details…
FG relaxes restriction on religious gatherings, extends curfew to 10pm
The Federal Government Monday, partially relaxed the restrictions on religious activities in the country imposed about three months ago following the outbreak of COVID-19. The government has also reviewed the…
Ghana’s seaports among global best – West Blue CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of West Blue Consulting, Mr. Mark Addo, has stated that the various port reforms rolled out by the IT firm on behalf of the government have…
George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder in Minneapolis
A former Minneapolis police officer has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of an unarmed black man in custody. Derek Chauvin, who is white, was shown in…
Nigeria Maritime University sits in limbo over Governing Council dissolution
By our Correspondent Strong indications emerged that the Nigeria Maritime University NMU, Okerenkoko, Delta State is currently sitting in limbo as Federal Government's dissolution of its Governing Council has created…
Kogi State rejects two coronavirus cases, says it’s fraudulent …As NCDC insists standard procedure was followed
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello The Kogi State Government, North Central Nigeria, has rejected recent coronavirus report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, in which it said…
IMO, other UN agencies call for urgent action on crew changes
The heads of the three agencies of the United Nations comprising the International Maritime Organisation IMO, International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO and the International Labour Organisation ILO have issued a…
Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus tally hits 8,344 …Records 276 new cases in one day
Nigeria’s total confirmed cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, hit the 8,344 mark, having recorded a total of 276 new cases within 24 hours, according figures released by the Nigeria Centre…
