SPECIAL REPORT

Hajia Aisha Ali-Ibrahim bowed out of civil service recently on attaining  60 years of age.  It was a journey punctuated with many successes. Many took a bow in style celebrating peaceful retirement. Hers was not only an appreciation of God’s …

By Kingsley Anaroke It was her birthday on October 15th last week, but she chose to keep it low. The demands of her office  kept her busy like footballers on pitch, focused on goals. It took me several innocent phone calls …

By Okey Mark It hurts.  Yes, when one shares the pains and agony foisted on one by another especially when the predator is presumed to be a big brother and held in high esteem. It hurts. Yes, too when the prey …

By Kingsley Anaroke Do you know Nana Asmau Yakubu?  If you know her, how well do you do? These were the questions asked by the MC, who was comically inspired to embark on humor escapade . But the nudity of …

By Kenneth Jukpor Prince Olayiwola Shittu is the immediate-past President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). Since he vacated office as President of ANLCA, the association has been engulfed in an unending crisis. In this exclusive interview …

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” – Red Adair You shouldn’t opt for an amateur for the position of National Publicity Secretary at the upcoming elections of the Chartered Institute of …

While digitization  has changed the face of communications and media practice ,globally, the coronavirus (C-19) pandemic forced a paradigm shift  in the new normal. These trends have created mixed results and thinking in the discharge of duties among corporate communications …

· Their chances, weaknesses, strengths   Because We Are All Involved No election in Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has generated so much interest as this coming election of February 20th 2020 in which a new executive is expected …

By Kingsley Anaroke “Jehova Jireh my provider, Chimamanda Jehova Nisi my healer, Chimamanda (omanda) Ocean divider my redeemer, Chimamandanata (onyeoma) Ebube dike my comforter, Chimamandanata (ebube Jesus) Onye nwelu Chukwu nwelu nchekube Chi gi amandanata (omanda) Itukwasi obi na Chineke, …

If encomiums could wake the dead, Late Hon. Promise Anaroke would have risen up with the kind words and numerous good deeds she was remembered for at the recent Night of Tributes and Service of Songs. The event was graced …

The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Federal Capital Territory , Abuja. Your Excellency, Re: Agitation For The Concession Of The e-Customs Modernization – An Appeal To Restore And Preserve National Interests. First, it is important to …

Late Mrs. Promise Anaroke’s death was untimely. It is sad and words can’t aptly describe the grief of the family, friends, colleagues and the entire maritime industry. However, as encomiums continue to pour in for her from the maritime sector …

Death is a path of equity that we all must travel. However, only good name defeats death. Hon. Mrs. Promise Anaroke is dead but she lives on in the lives of many  business, political and maritime industry players. She passed …

Nigeria has never been at crossroads than it is now. A country that was the pride of Asians, other Africans, especially Gambians, Ghanians and whites of different origins in the 70s and 80s has gradually become “coffee dregs” in the comity …

By Kingsley Anaroke, Kenneth Jukpor & Okuneye Moyosola The Change We Need The word ‘Revolution” has lately become a subject of national debate. This followed the declaration of intention by Omoyele Sowore to stage a national protest code-named: #RevolutionNow and …

By Dr. Eugene Nweke. In my Global Trade Review, released last quarter October,2018, I did raise issues and concerns of note having gone through the proposed Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). I also requested the management of the Council …

By Shola Fadeyi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has undoubtedly impacted the seaports, the maritime sector and the economy tremendously in so many aspects, since its establishment in 1978, through the instrument of Decree 13, NSC Act Cap . N133 LFN …

  By Kingsley Anaroke, Kenneth Jukpor & Moyosola Okuneye “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”Abraham Lincoln. The above expression could stir the mind in different directions in relation to one’s level of understanding. But when …

It has become a strange, yet an acceptable tale that reports on piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) vary depending on whose side from the prism one takes a peep from. Despite commendations from renowned global maritime bodies …

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria recently released the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance (‘the Code”) on January 15, 2019. The Code highlights key principles that seek to institutionalise corporate governance best practices in Nigerian companies. KPMG recognises that …