Jamoh: NIMASA Poised to Safeguard Dockworkers’ Welfare, Rights
… Seeks more collaboration with stevedoring companies***
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared a renewed commitment towards furthering the interest of stevedores as captured in the 2014 Stevedoring Regulation.
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Explosion injures 2 in bank premises in Oyo
…As One killed, 16 injured after explosion rocks Maiduguri***
Two persons were injured when suspected dynamite abandoned at the scene of Wednesday bank robbery exploded in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State.
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In the Lighter Mood: Wisdom of the Sage…
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https://www.maritimefirstnewspaper.com/2020/07/31/in-the-lighter-mood-wisdom-of-the-sage/ Nestlé Nigeria reports N141bn revenue, N22bn profit after tax in first half of 2020
Nestlé Nigeria Plc on Thursday announced its financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2020, recording revenue of N 141.0 billion for the period January to June 2020.
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ANCLA inaugurates Zonal Task force
The Associations of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has inaugurated a Zonal Taskforce that will induce transparency in cargo clearance.
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ANLCA: Keeping the Economy running, is demonstration of Allah’s love – Iju
…Nwabunike’s Eid-El Kabir message of Love***
The National President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Iju Tony Nwabunike on Thursday assured Nigerian Muslim Customs brokers and freight forwarders of Allah’s infinite supports and blessings, stressing that their labour of love, particularly, the act of keeping the economy running despite the challenges of rampaging COVID-19 pandemic, would not go unrewarded.
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25,000 MW electricity contract: Siemens to train DISCOs, stakeholders
German multinational conglomerate company, Siemens, has concluded plans to train electricity Distribution Companies and other electricity stakeholders in the country.
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FG receives 177 returnees from Niger Republic, set to quarantine, reintegrate them
The Federal Government has received 177 returnees from Niger Republic with a promise to quarantine and reintegrate them into the society ”as soon as possible”.
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Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo ALGON preaches sacrifice, unity
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) in Oyo State has called on Muslims to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, love, faith and unity as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir
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https://www.maritimefirstnewspaper.com/2020/07/31/eid-el-kabir-oyo-algon-preaches-sacrifice-unity/ U.S. expands metals sanctions on Iran
The United States has expanded the scope of its metals sanctions on Iran with the addition of 22 specific materials “connected to its nuclear, military or ballistic missile programmes.”
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COVID-19: NCDC urges preventive measures, records 481 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as the country recorded 481 new infections.
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https://www.maritimefirstnewspaper.com/2020/07/31/covid-19-ncdc-urges-preventive-measures-records-481-new-infections/