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Shipowners reject waiver clause on vessel fund

Following the planned disbursement of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund, shipowners have called for the removal of the waiver clause, adding that it should be replaced with a right of first refusal provision to ensure local shipowners have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts. A foremost shipowner, Tunji Brown, who stated this in a...
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CAPPA Urges Govt To Prioritise Workers’ Welfare

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has saluted Nigerian workers on the occasion of 2025 International Workers’ Day, while also calling on governments at all levels to implement a living wage as a necessary step toward prioritising workers’ welfare. In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, CAPPA noted...
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CRFFN pledges to digitise freight forwarding in Nigeria

The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria said it has concluded plans to digitalise freight forwarding in Nigeria to boost efficiency. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Mr Igwe Kingsley, stated this recently in Lagos during the quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Ports Consultative Council in Lagos. He underscored...
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KNSG Sets To Tackle Housing Deficit

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the persistent housing deficit affecting the State. The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, made this known during his maiden meeting with the management staff of the ministry. According to a statement issued by Adamu Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, Adamu expressed...
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Oyetola distributes life jackets to boost waterway safety

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off the distribution of 42,000 life jackets to waterway users across 12 selected riverine states. Announcing this in a statement on Tuesday, the ministry explained that the landmark move is aimed at enhancing safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. It added that the initiative which...
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FCT Workers Converge At Eagle Square

On Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers joined their counterparts across the country to mark the 2025 May Day celebration. New Telegraph gathered that the workers dressed in colorful attire, showcasing their different professions and vocations, are converging on Eagle Square where the May Day celebration will take place. READ ALSO There is a...
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NiMet partners ACReSAL to grow agric output

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has partnered with the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project to enhance agricultural productivity by providing farmers with real-time climate data. In a statement signed by the agency on Wednesday, both organisations affirmed their commitment to leveraging climate and weather data to drive smarter agricultural practices and enhance food security in...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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