Transportation

NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic reshuffle of 56 management staff in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In a statement signed by Bello Osagie Director public relations, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental… Continue reading NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency

AGRICULTURE

Federal Agricultural Institutions Colleges: ARCN Pledges to Address Challenges 

By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has Reaffirmed  his commitment to addressing challenges bedeviling the Agricultural Research institutes and federal colleges of Agriculture. Dr. Dabban made the pledge while on a working visit to the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technical, Baga, Maiduguri… Continue reading Federal Agricultural Institutions Colleges: ARCN Pledges to Address Challenges 

OPINION

Akpabio is not a killer — Ntuen

By Ada Nkong Chief Nse Ntuen, an Akwa Ibom elder and former member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly who has known Senator Godswill Akpabio for over 50 years, has strongly condemned and unequivocally dismissed the recent wave of unfounded allegations and tirade of abuse directed at the President of the Senate. In a detailed… Continue reading Akpabio is not a killer — Ntuen

ECONOMY

Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy  

By Ada Nkong The need for collaboration between the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic diversification and general development of the country has been underscored. Dr. Chukwudi,  assistant director ,Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call while… Continue reading Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy  

AWARDS

Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

By Ada Nkong The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike,has bagged Nigeria's Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals Award by Environment Africa Magazine. The DG was who was represented at the event by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, Director of Applied Meteorological Services  was given a double honour and also… Continue reading Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

Governance

CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66

By Ada Nkong Cross River Journalist Forum celebrates Sen. Bassey Otu on this auspicious occasion of his 66th birthday. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman Francisca Ogar, and Secretary Ralphael Ekpang, the forum lauded the Governor for his sterling leadership which has transformed governance in the state. They noted that since his… Continue reading CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66

Security

Badaru Inspects  NAF Helicopters , Fighter Jets Production

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has conducted a crucial inspection of defence production facilities operated by Leonardo S.p.A. in Northern Italy. The Minister carried out the inspection during his official visit to Italy as part of a high-level delegation accompanying  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the AQABA Process meeting, the Honourable… Continue reading Badaru Inspects  NAF Helicopters , Fighter Jets Production

APPOINTMENTS

PGF Information Commissioners Elects Erasmus Secretary

…Charts new course for strategic communication, endorses national value reorientation drive By Ada Nkong Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has emerged secretary of the Progressives Governors Forum Information Commissioners at meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State. This follows the Forum's reaffirmation of its commitment to strategic coordination, evidence-based communication, and value-driven governance… Continue reading PGF Information Commissioners Elects Erasmus Secretary

OPINION

Leadership, Responsibility, and the Recklessness of Words — Setting the Record Straight on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Aviation Allegations

By Tunde Moshood In every civilized democracy, criticism is an essential ingredient of progress — but when it becomes reckless, baseless, and politically motivated, it threatens not just the integrity of institutions but also public confidence in them. This is why the recent statement by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, alleging… Continue reading Leadership, Responsibility, and the Recklessness of Words — Setting the Record Straight on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Aviation Allegations