The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has canvassed international inquiry into the killings and maiming of harmless #EndSARS protesters in the country. Reacting to the Lekki Toll Gate shootings of October 20, 2020 and similar incidents across the ...
Read More »Groups Raise Alarm On Dangers Of Trans Fats Consumption
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the Nigerian government to prioritise access to safe and nutritious food for all Nigerians, especially the poor and vulnerable that are ...
Read More »Conspiracy Theories Of COVID-19
There have been multiple conspiracy theories that have been making the round since the declaration of Coronavirus as pandemic disease. It has generated unanswered questions in various forms. To narrow the effect down to Africa society, particularly in Nigeria, it ...
Read More »Groups Bid Percy Schmeiser Farewell, Canvasses More Action To Protect Food Systems
The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in commemoration of the World Food Day 2020 has called for more action on protection of our food systems. According to the coalition, we need to free our food ...
Read More »After Spending Six Years In Hiding, Tompolo Shows Up In public By Chinonye Anyatonwu
The Sudden re-appearance of Chief Tompolo makes it six years after at the Egbesu Shrine, located in the heart of Oporoza, joined by friends and well-wishers from the Ijaw nation and beyond worshipping and offering thanksgiving. Tompolo, who is also ...
Read More »NIMASA Gives Three Months Notice For Vessels Registration By Chinonye Anyatonwu
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has given vessel owners and International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Cabotage Policy three months to register all vessels operating in the country or face sanctions. It ...
Read More »PTML Customs Hits N138b Revenue In 3Q, 2020 By Chinonye Anyatonwu
The Port Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected N138b revenue from January to September 2020. A statement issued by Customs Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, Mohammed Yakubu, revealed that the figure represents 19 ...
Read More »World Bank, IMF Plan Debt Relief For Nigeria, Others
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are considering the reduction of Nigeria’s debt burden and that of other International Development Association (IDA) countries in view of the coronavirus pandemic. President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass ...
Read More »Apapa Port Generates N26.3b From Exports In 3Q, 2020 By Chinonye Anyatonwu
Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) said that a total of 378, 447million tons of exports worth N26.3b were shipped out of Nigeria through the ports between July and September 2020. Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Muhammed Abba–Kura, stated ...
Read More »Korea, Belgium Pledge More Support For NIMASA On Maritime Security, Trade
Agency Committed To Safe Nigerian Maritime Domain, Says Jamoh By Chinonye Anyatonwu South Korea and Belgium have pledged more support for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its drive to enhance trade and security in the Nigerian ...
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