Considering the fact that shipowners in most drug bursts do not have any connection to the importation of the drugs, a stakeholder has decried the way the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been handling such cases, enjoining the agency to consider reviewing its stance when drugs are found on board ships. This was […]
By Brianna Sainez The plans for King Charles III’s funeral are currently underway as “death is a possibility” for the ailing royal. “The business of planning his funeral has already begun,” an insider exclusively tells In Touch of the current monarch. “Unpleasant as it seems.” In recent months, King Charles’ health has been deteriorating. Buckingham […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tanker trucks transporting crude edible vegetable oil in Lagos. NAFDAC announced this in a post on its X handle. It said the vegetable oil had already been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot. It said its officials […]
L-R Head, Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa; National Treasurer, CIBN, Dr. Peter Ashade, FCIB; GMD/CEO, United Capital Plc and Chairman Consultative Committee on 17 Annual Banking and Finance Conference, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, FCIB; President/Chairman of Council, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, Ph.D, FCIB; Registrar/CEO, Mr. Akin Morakinyo, FCIB; and Chairman, Media, Publicity & Stakeholders […]
By Babatunde Aremu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been urged to consider reviewing its stance when drugs are found on board ships, as shipowners in most drug bursts do not have any connection to the importation of the drugs. This was canvassed in a paper presented by Mr Suresh Prabhakar, Director, operations, […]
The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron (AMANO) have strongly expressed their support for the fight against all forms of trafficking and smuggling of drugs and humans within the maritime corridor. However, the associations’ wish is to ensure that perpetrators of these crimes are apprehended […]
By Babatunde Aremu The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) have expressed concern over the rising incidents of drug smuggling and human trafficking in the maritime domain, posing a significant threat to shipping operations, seafarers, and the country’s blue economy. To address these challenges, […]
Tomorrow, Thursday 22nd of August, 2024 is day that eggheads in maritime subsector of the nation’s economy will gather to brainstorm on maritime security with regard to drugs smuggling and human trafficking. The event is being put together by the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, […]
Afriland Properties Plc, a leading real estate investment and development company with a portfolio valued at over N14 billion and one of the largest land banks in Nigeria, continues to demonstrate its resilience and commitment to creating value. The company has declared an interim dividend for the half-year ended 30th June 2024. The real estate […]
United Capital Group, a leading pan-African investment banking and financial services institution, has successfully led the issuance of Sierra Leone’s first local currency corporate bond, valued at SLE32 million (approximately US$1.4 million). This historic milestone signifies a transformative moment for Sierra Leone’s capital market. Acting as the Financial Adviser, United Capital through its investment banking […]
