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NIWA spearheads clampdown on six barges in Lagos

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said the inter-agency committee has again clamped down on six unseaworthy barges operating illegally within the  Lagos inland waterways. Recall that following increasing reports of abuses of process in the operation of barges and…

Customs generates N160bn at Apapa Port in Q1

Despite the gridlock rocking the Apapa Port access road, the Apapa Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it facilitated the exportation of cargoes worth N41.6billion in the first quarter of 2021. The command also generated a whooping N160bilion from the…

Embrace cashless policy, LASG urges cooperative societies

The Lagos government has urged cooperative societies to embrace cashless policy through digitalisation to forestall fraudulent practices. The Provost, Lagos State Cooperative Societies, Mr Akorede Ojomu, stated this at the opening of a five-day training programme for cooperative societies at…

Ogun Works Commissioner harps on maintenance culture

Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Residents of Ogun State have been tasked to ensure proper maintenance and protection of public infrastructure, in order to complement government’s drive at improving the people’s standard of living. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya…

Ogun to commission four new fire stations in May

Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration would by the middle of May 2021, commission four brand new Fire and Emergency Stations in Ifo, Ado-Odo-Ota, and Isheri parts of the state. Prince Dapo…

NAFDAC evolves programmes to support small businesses

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof. Moji Adeyeye says the regulatory body has evolved various policies and programmes to support small businesses. Adeyeye, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Monday,…