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  Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola restated the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that its agencies adhere strictly to global safety standards, as Nigeria plans to join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Maritime Day with the theme: “Navigating the Future: Safety First”. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has assured that the agency is doing everything within its powers to ensure safety and security within the country’s maritime domain.  The Minister noted that this year’s theme for World Maritime Day celebration is particularly relevant, as safety is a fundamental requirement for achieving a robust and business-friendly maritime sector. “President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to ensuring that the Blue Economy makes a significant contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product GDP”, Oyetola said. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who spoke on the issue, assured stakeholde...

  By allcitynews.blog The management of NOVA Bank has announced that the goal of the new team, which is the growing and developing of the bank is a task that should and must be done by them. Even as the bank announced the appointment of new directors in order to achieve its planned developmental goals. Reiterating their readiness to bring total transformation, the bank said that the newly appointment of the Executive Directors is part of the strategic appointments being put in place to strengthen its leadership team as it continues its innovative journey, following its recent transition to a national commercial bank. NOVA Bank also announced the appointment of David Isiavwe as Executive Director, Operations and Information Technology, and Chinwe Iloghalu as Executive Director, Institutional and Commercial Banking. Dr. David Isiavwe brings over 30 years of banking experience, with a Ph.D. in Accounting and fellowships from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and ...

  By allcitynews.blog Consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are more discerning and open to trying new things when it comes to the snacking choices they make, creating an opportunity in the food sector to meet shifting needs. This was the submission of experts at a virtual panel discussion on snacking, facilitated by Mondelez International, the parent company of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, recently. The three panelists, who gave some insights on the current dynamics of snacking in Africa, included Arpan Sur, Senior Marketing Director, Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), Mondelēz International; Frederick Ubanmhen, Head of Qualitative Research at Kantar, Nigeria and Ghana; and Renissa Gounden, Director, Kantar, South Africa. “To me, snacking is what you have between meals, whether as an on-the-go pick-me-up or as a healthy end to the day – something that keeps you going through a busy schedule,” explained Sur. “We work hard to empower people to snack right, at the right moment, with snacks ma...

  FIRS HELMSMAN, DR  ADEDEJI By allcitynews. blog In apparent bid to ease the way of payment of taxes, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has announced plans to introduced e-invoice, facilitate real-time transaction validation,  storage, others. The e-invoice is a digital solution for managing invoices to facilitate real-time transaction validation and storage, benefiting Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer, and Business-to-Government transactions. Speaking at the LCCI -FIRS Private Sector Stakeholders ‘engagement with theme, ‘Emerging tax matters’, organised by Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said that the digital solution will be in line with the Tax Administration and Enforcement Act 2007. The FIRS leader who was represented by  Acting Director, Medium Taxpayers Department, Medium Taxpayers Department, Mrs. Oti Olaniyi, further said that the emerging tax matter...

  Get ready to witness the most dynamic platform for empowering women in technology, business and leadership Date: Friday 27th September, 2024 Venue: Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos Time: 9:00 AM WEETS 2024 – Empowering women, transforming the future. THEME: AI LEADERSHIP: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS DATE – 27TH SEPTEMBER 2024 | 9.00AM VENUE – LAGOS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (LCCI) REGISTER TO ATTEND WEETS 2024:- Visit our website at www.weets.com.ng WEETS 2024 is a platform that seeks to highlight opportunities available for women/girls by bridging the digital divide while expanding new ideas on ICT and telecom, thereby positioning them to effectively play a formidable role in the Nigerian tech space. It will also recognize and celebrate the Women on the one hand and Corporate Organizaons on the other hand, who are already blazing the trail in Nigeria’s ICT ecosystem. THE OBJECTIVES OF WEET 2024 The primary...

  Posted by allcitynews.blog  For the Niger Delta to develop, the right set of leaders should be elected while the enthronement of mediocrity by the Federal Government must stop, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has said. According to him, the advice became necessary because for too long, it appeared as if only the worst people in Nigeria found their way to power by hook or by crook. He said these in a statement ahead of the 4th anniversary of FirstNews, a publication establishment by him to protect rule of law, democracy and good governance. As the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of FirstNews, he said Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State and his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, are among dignitaries expected as special guests at its 4th Anniversary Public Lecture. He said renowned Economist and Management expert, Prof. Pat Utomi will deliver the keynote address at the event scheduled ...

  CONFESSION: COLOSIANS 2:14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross" WORSHIP & PRAISE 1. Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for your faithfulness and lovingkindness upon me and my household in Jesus' name. 2. Today, I receive power to mount up with wings as an Eagle. I shall run and not be weary and I shall walk and I shall not faint in Jesus' name. 3. Every dark power hidden in the heavenlies against me, I pull you down in Jesus' name. 4. You sun, moon and stars, you shall favour me today in Jesus' name. 5. Every satanic connection between the heavenlies and my place of birth, be destroyed in Jesus' name. 6. Power to excel in every area of life, come upon me in Jesus' name. 7. Every evil pronouncement working against me, backfire in Jesus' name. 8. Arrow of delay holding me down, backfire in Jesus' name. 9. Garme...

  By allcitynews.blog  Nigeria is poised for a new digital journey, courtesy of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) brainstorming session  The FiBOP 2024 Capacity Building Workshop, themed "Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem," promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to brainstorm on the critical issue of deepening infrastructure for digital innovation. The 3-day event, slated to hold from October 18th to 20th, 2024, at the Orchids Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers and panelists who will delve into the latest trends and innovations in digital technology and their application in the financial ecosystem. One of the key issues for discussion at the workshop is the recent innovative moves by the Capital Market community aimed at encouraging greater market participation by attracting and boosting the interest of the next gener...

MWUN President General, Dr (Prince) Adewale Adeyanju  By allcitynews.blog  The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju,  has extended warm felicitations to Muslim brothers and sisters across the nation and in the diaspora on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Mawlid, which marks the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Unto Him). Dr. Adeyanju in a message emphasized the significance of the celebration, urging all Islamic faithful to reflect on the teachings of the Holy Prophet, who exemplified a life of goodness and compassion. He encouraged Muslims to use this occasion to foster peace and unity within the country. Dr. Adeyanju called on the Islamic Ummah to eschew bitterness and pray fervently for enduring peace in Nigeria. He highlighted the importance of extending goodwill and fellowship towards one another, irrespective of tribal, ethnic, linguistic, political, or religious differences. This, he noted, is crucial for building a str...

  By allcitynews.blog  Dangote Refineries has debunked the claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that it bought petrol from the new refineries at N898 per litre. The denial became imperative in order to put the record straight as NNPCL have started lifting Petrol product from Dangote on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Refineries was reacting to a statement credited to NNPCL Spokesman, Mr Olufemi Soneye that the Refineries was selling petrol to NNPCL at N898 per litre. But in a swift reaction by Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr Anthony Chiejina, Sunday night, described the NNPCL’ s statement as not only misleading but mischievous. Chiejina in his reaction maitained that a formal announcement on the pricing would be announced when Naira-based crude sales commences in October, wondering on the basis for such misinformation by the NNPCL. It however explained that what was sold to the NNPCL in dollars came with a lot of savin...

      By allcitynews.blog As part of its efforts to enhance educational institutions and tap digitalisation education,  the management of Ecobank has entered into partnership with EStars. EStars, a trailblazer in the esports sector, has joined forces with Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, to advance esports education and equip students across Nigeria with vital life skills.  This partnership marks a significant step in Ecobank's ongoing dedication to empowering African youth through education and technology. EStars will integrate its innovative Esports Club and educational qualifications into Nigeria’s schools, building on successful implementations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Mags Byrne, CEO of EStars, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration: “Esports is more than just gaming; it’s a gateway to acquiring essential life skills needed in today’s digital world. With Ec...

  By allcitynews.ng  A way to enjoy the benefits of prayer is to back your prayer with the Word of God. His Word and Effective prayer go hand-in-hand because reminding Him of His promises will fast track responses. Secondly, confession of sin before embarking on prayer is a veritable step because His Word says, "if I regard iniquity in my heart, he will not hear me-Psalm 66:18 Thirdly, learn to praise and worship Him for the past, for today and for tomorrow. Having taken these steps, then let us go into use of weapons of prayer:  CONFESSION: PSALM 18:43-45 "Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places" WORSHIP AND PRAISE  1. Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for your unfailing grace upo...

  By allcitynews.ng - All is now set for the first batch of lifting of petroleum products from Dangote refinery, with no fewer than 300 trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) stationed at the Dangote refinery at the moment. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye confirmed this in a video on his X handle on Saturday. Soneye said the trucks were arriving in preparation for the loading of petrol on Sunday. “NNPC Ltd. trucks are arriving at the Dangote Refinery in preparation for the scheduled petrol loading on Sunday, September 15, 2024. “By the end of today, at least 300 trucks will be stationed at the refinery’s fuel loading gantry,” Soneye confirmed.   Esteemed Readers:- Kindly visit allcitynews.ng/allcitynews.blog regularly for updates with the latest news stories. Allcitynews.ng/allcitynews.blog wants to hear from you: by way of ADVERT Placement; EVENT Coverage; Have story to PUBLISH; HAVE Breaking story with pictorial eviden...

By allcitynews.blog The National President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye has applauded Dangote Refinery's Commencement of Naira-Denominated Crude Oil Purchases and Petroleum products sales. The NACCIMA boss, expressed the   congratulatory of the Chamber to the Dangote Refinery and the Federal Government of Nigeria on the historic commencement of Naira-denominated crude oil purchases and petroleum products sales.  According to Oye, the move is a landmark development that will represent a significant stride towards strengthening Nigeria's economic sovereignty and reducing the country's vulnerability to external shocks. "We commend President Bola Tinubu and his administration for championing this novel initiative, which holds immense promise for the Nigerian economy. The naira-to-naira arrangement for crude oil purchases and the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel back to Nigeria will ...

  L-R: Senior Marketing Managaer , Lontor Hi-Tech   Development Company  Mr  Lony Long , Managing Director Mr  Roamen Lini and Senior Sales  Manager Mrs  Doris Du  during the Product Launch of Lontor RESS in Abuja on 13 Sept 2024 Posted by allcitynews.blog  Lontor Hi-Tech Development Company, one of the subsidiaries of Choice International Group has rolled out renewable energy system that will help minimize electricity costs in the face of rising energy costs in the country. The product, Residential Energy Storage System RESS is solar-based but has the capacity of cutting energy costs by about 80 per cent. While Nigerians who reportedly enjoy about 20 hours of electricity daily, currently pay about N225 Kilowatt Per hour KW/h, the RESS will provide constant electricity supply at N40 for the same unit. The event themed, "Power your lifestyle", had several distributors and residents in attendance. Also in attendance were the Managing Direc...

  By allcitynews.blog  The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) is set to host its 2024 Capacity Building Workshop, bringing together a diverse range of industry giants and stakeholders in Nigeria's financial sector.  The workshop, themed "Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem," promises to be a comprehensive and insightful event. Scheduled to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, at the prestigious Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, the workshop will feature a lineup of esteemed organizations, including the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Access Holdco, UBA, Ecobank, and other key industry stakeholders. FiBOP's primary objective is to promote informed, balanced, and ethical reporting of financial and economic activities, not only in Nigeria but also across Africa and globally.  This workshop aligns ...

  By allcitynews.blog Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has concluded arrangements to hold the 4th Edition of the Annual Employers’ Excellence Award. NECA DG, Mr Oyerinde The epoch-making event, which is billed to hold on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is meant to recognize and celebrate outstanding organizations and employers in Nigeria who have demonstrated in workplace practices, innovation, leadership and corporate social responsibility. The NECA Employers’ Excellence Awards, according to the Director General & Chief Executive Officer, Mr Adewale- Smith Oyerinde, has become a benchmark for corporate excellence in Nigeria also gives room to honour companies that have set themselves apart through their contributions to the nation’s economy and their commitment to fostering employee welfare, diversity and sustainability. Speaking further on the upcoming award, Oyerinde, reiterated that it is importan...

     By allcitynews.blog Apparently dissatisfied with abuse of law in the country, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has entered into partnership agreement with Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for promotion of rights of citizens and also for adherence to rule of law. The collaborative efforts became imperative based on number of abuses of rights of citizens. The statement made available to allcitynews.ng by the Head of Information and Public Affairs, Comrade Benson Upah, the meeting was led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, when he paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Thursday 12 September 2024. During this visit, the NLC delegation was warmly received by the newly elected NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and his team. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organizations to exchange views and experiences on the importance of entrenching the Rule of Law and safeguarding the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens.  A...