Category: National

CILT Conference Ends as Delegates Go Behind the Scenes at PTML

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT Nigeria, held its Annual General Meeting and National Conference at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22–24. “A highlight of the professional and vibrant conference was the attendance of notable figures, including the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa,OFR and other key stakeholders in the Industry. To conclude the conference, delegates took a behind-the-scenes technical tour of Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML, a subsidiary of Grimaldi), at Tin…

UNICEF Urges Sustained Immunization Efforts at World Polio Day Walk in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central, has commemorated the 2025 World Polio Day with an awareness walk aimed at reinforcing public commitment to routine immunization and sustaining Nigeria’s polio-free status. The colourful walk, which commenced at the Bauchi Emir’s Palace, attracted a large turnout of participants clad in branded T-shirts bearing advocacy messages encouraging parents and caregivers to continue immunizing their children. Participants included Polio Survivors Groups (PSGs), Fathers for Good Health (F4H),…

Clear Passage: NIWA Launches Swift Cleanup of Water Hyacinth to Clear Ikorodu Waterways.

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The National Inland Waterways Authority,(NIWA), has concluded arrangements to clear a widespread water hyacinth infestation affecting the Ikpakodo and Ebutte jetties in the Ikorodu Waterways, Lagos. Confirming the action, the Lagos Area Manager for the authority, Engr. Sarat Braimah, said the exercise was a preventive measure to curb the recurring menace of the invasive weed before it disrupts transportation and fishing activities. ” We have carefully studied the pattern and spread of the water hyacinth and decided to act swiftly to mitigate its impact before it causes disruptions to boat…

Logistics and Transport Critical to National Security, Development, CDS Musa tells CILT NIG.

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 …. Institute inducts 363 New Members During Annual General Meeting General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), highlighted the critical role of Transport and Logistics in National Security and Development. The Defence Chief, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, informed professional members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT NIG) about this during the institute’s 2025 National Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22-24. The theme for this year’s conference was “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for Sustainable…

FG Clarifies Decision, Insists Mathematics Remains Compulsory For All O’Level Candidates.

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The Federal Government clarified its earlier decision by making Mathematics a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. Spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade confirmed this in a statement released on Sunday, October 19th. Until the recent reversal, Boriowo had announced on Tuesday, October 14th, that students of senior secondary school in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions. The spokesperson had initially confirmed that the decision…

Dangote Refinery Exposes 22 Sabotage Attacks: Citing Security Concerns For Mass Layoffs.

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The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest oil refinery, has recorded 22 incidents of sabotage since it began operations. Making clarification on the company’s reorganisation, Dangote Group’s vice-president, Devakumar Edwin, said the refinery had faced 22 sabotage incidents since its inception. He added that the subsequent sacking of some workers had nothing to do with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Edwin revealed this recently during a tour of the refinery by Bubaraye Dakolo, the King of Ekpetiama Kingdom and chairman of Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council. It…

Police: Husband, Wife Arrested In Two-Year-Old’s Kidnapping

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The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 26 suspected kidnappers, including a husband and wife, on Friday, October 17. State Police Commissioner Shettima Jauro Mohammed said during a press conference that all suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court Recently, the state has recorded cases of kidnapping, possibly due to the infiltration of criminal elements from neighboring northern states A couple, identified as Asabe Isa and her husband, Umar Isa, are among the suspects arrested for the kidnapping of a two-year-old boy, Godwin Abeson.…

Clemency List On Hold for Legal Vetting, AGF Fagbemi Confirms

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The attorney – general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says the presidential pardon list is currently at the “final administrative stage” which involves reviewing the names and recommendations. Recall, last Thursday, President Bola Tinubu granted presidential pardon and other forms of clemency to 175 persons, following the approval of the council of state. “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is…

Traditional, Religious Leaders Key to Success of Upcoming Measles-Rubella Drive — BASPHCDB

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By; Bashir Hassan Abubakar As Bauchi State prepares for the statewide Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign, the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BASPHCDB), has organized a one-day sensitization meeting with religious leaders to boost demand generation for vaccines. In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of BASPHCDB, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, underscored the critical role of religious leaders in educating caregivers and communities about the importance of the Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise. He emphasized that their support and active participation are vital…

Ijebu-Ode Dry Port: FG takeover Set To Boost Trade, Logistics

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The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the Ogun State Government to develop the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project, located along the Epe-Mojoda Expressway. In his address during the official handover ceremony of the 130-hectare project site and title documents to the Federal Government, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, said the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port would revamp and position Ogun State as an industrial hub The minister was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…