Monthly Archives: March 2024

JERDA re-elect Oke, others: sets to visit Gov. Abiodun over infrastructural developments

Elected officers and INEC officials in a group pix, after the swearing-in   By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher   Residents of Journalists Estate Development Association, JERDA, Phase One, Arepo yesterday elected its new executive council for the next two years. The election, which started from11am-2pm on Saturday, March 30, saw Barr. Jide Oke returned unopposed, as the Chairman of the foremost journalists estate in Africa. Declaring the results of the affirmative election, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr Akin Jimoh said, Oke polled 50 out of the 55 votes cast with 2 votes against him, while 3 were voided. ...

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Mobereola, a technocrat has enough experience to navigate NIMASA to an enviable height–Adeyanju

Story by Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher   As a renowned technocrat, the former Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has the acquired experience to navigate the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to an enviable height, according to the President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, (MWUN), Prince Adewale Adeyanju.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recently appointed Mobereola, as the Dirctor-General of the maritime agency.   According to the MWUN boss, the new DG, who holds a PhD and Msc from Wales “is undoubtedly, a technocrat, who has aquired experiences overtime ...

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Midoil secures US$5bn foreign facility, signs MOU with host communities to kick-start proposed 100 000 bpd modular refinery

Pix shows a group photograph of the Executive Chairman, Midoil Refinning and Petrochemical Company Limited with some members of the host communities and other stakeholders during the unveiling of 3-in-1 investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Story by Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher Consortiums of three foreign investors have disclosed their willingness to inject US$5 billion, about N8 billion into the planned 100,000bpd modular refinery of Midoil Refinning and Petrochemicals Company Limited, located at Sekungba/Ejinrin communities in Lagos state. Going by the 3-in-1 project, Midoil will  establish a Modular refinery, Serenecity properties and Serene Partners Energy, Tank Farms and ...

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LCCI appoints JTI boss, as Vice Chairman, Industrial Group

           Pix: Mr Thomas Adams, GM, Habanera, a subsidiary of JTI Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has appointed the General Manager, Habanera Limited, a subsidiary of Japan Tobacco International, JTI, Mr Thomas Adams, as the Vice Chairman of its industrial group. According to the LCCI, Mr Adams’ appointment was in “appreciation of his active roles in the nation’s economy, and also in recognition of JTI, as a major stakeholder in the industrial sector”. The Industrial Group draws its membership from reputable organizations in Nigeria and focuses on matters affecting stakeholders in the real sector. ...

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Governor Otti’s Nine-Month Scorecard. (1)

BY GODWIN ADINDU The midterm test is conducted by almost every school. After few weeks of resumption, schools review their students’ progress through the midterm test. The report is often a signal to the student’s final performance. After nine months on the saddle, Abians are reviewing Governor Otti’s strides, evaluating his stewardship and passing judgment. The feedback is heartwarming, coming with a tinge of satisfaction and acceptance. From the ordinary man on the street, the locals in the communities, traders, workers to the elite, the consensus is that it is sunset at dawn. Igbos say that you discern the day ...

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OPay customers recount loses, frustrations, over deductions, poor network services: besiege Ikeja headquarters to lay complaints.

By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher OPay customers across Lagos state, yesterday besieged Allen Avenue, Ikeja head office of the mobile banking firm, to lay series of complaints, ranging from unauthorized deductions without remittance: poor network services, as well as general abysmal performance of its operations. As early as 9am yesterday, Monday 11, the second floor of its head office was filled to the brim with aggrieved customers, who were seen, sweating profusely due to overcrowded hall, as they recount their sad experiences, ranging from the problem of mobile app to merchant services. Some of the visibly-agitated customers of the digital ...

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