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Aquacultural Stakeholders Vie For Better Fish Exports In Nigeria

Aquacultural Stakeholders Vie For Better Fish Exports In Nigeria

May 11, 2022 10:26 am

Stakeholders in the aquacultural industry in Nigeria have harped on the need to open up more implementations and bridge the gaps in the acquacultural industry in order to improve the rate of international acceptance of locally grown fish which is being exported.

These stakeholders opined this at the ongoing Norwegian Seafood Council capacity training for fishery officers and stakeholders in Lagos.

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Mrs Abbey Cheke who is the Norwegian Seafood Council representative also made sure that she harped on the importance of the training and capacity building to equip the sector for …

N -Delta stakeholders task federal govt on reducing unemployment, illegal bunkering

N/Delta Stakeholders Task FG On Reducing Illegal Bunkering

September 30, 2020 11:30 am

Stakeholders in the Oil and Gas operations in Bayelsa State have tasked the Federal Government to review the National Policies on Agriculture to take cognizance of the geographical and peculiarities of the Niger Delta region.

They have also said that such a review will reduce unemployment, the participation of youths in illegal bunkering and also reduce cases of oil spillage in the region.

The stakeholders made the call in Yenagoa on Wednesday at the presentation of a research report titled “Sustainable Livelihood Assessment in Bayelsa State: Effects of Vandalism, Bunkering and Artisanal Refining on Livelihood” by Safe Environment Advocacy group …

Corruption Stifling Nigeria’s Growth – Stakeholders

December 17, 2019 2:35 pm

As Nigeria continues to battle corruption issues, especially in the budget process, stakeholders have advocated for increased citizen participation.

This was as they gathered in Enugu, weekend, at a forum organized by the Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) in partnership with WRAPA, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, bemoaning the level of corruption in the budget process.

THISDAY reports that the 2-day capacity building workshop featured information and knowledge sharing on the status of infrastructure in Health, Education, Electricity and access roads in rural communities.

It was attended by by 37 CIRDDOC Transparency and Accountability Group, (CTAG) …

Sanitation: Stakeholders Launch Fresh Campaign In Enugu

December 16, 2019 4:27 am

Stakeholders rose from a meeting in Enugu, weekend, demanding accountability from all elected political office holders across the three arms of government.

The stakeholders, comprising the Civil Society Organizations, youth organizations, the media, religious and traditional rulers, among others, met in Enugu at an event to x-ray the vote 4 WASH campaign, and “Keep your promises campaign” put together by WaterAid in collaboration with an Enugu based non-governmental organization NGO, Global Health Awareness Research Foundation GHARF.

They called on Nigerian leaders to always deliver on their water and sanitation campaign promises.

While expressing concern over the nonchalant attitude of …

Explosions: SON, Stakeholders Set To Re-Qualify Cylinders

December 8, 2019 5:44 am

As part of efforts to stem the rising wave of gas explosions and in line with its mandate to ensure the safety of lives and property across the country, the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has disclosed that it has opened collaborative talks with gas plant owners and other relevant stakeholders in order to commence the re-qualification of used gas cylinders.

However, the agency stated that the exercise would appear daunting given individual ownership of liquefied petroleum Gas Cylinder in the country.

In a related development, more than 5000 substandard gas cylinders worth N51.3 million have been publicly destroyed …

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Proposed Bank Strike: Stakeholders Call For Dialogue

November 19, 2019 12:40 pm

 Some financial experts and stakeholders have appealed to bank unions’ to dialogue with their employers to forestall the proposed operation shut down of banks by Jan. 2.

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (NUBIFI), on Nov. 17, issued a strike threat to bank employers.

The unions said that workers in the sector would embark on an indefinite strike over failure of their employers to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement in line with extant law.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja …

Stakeholders Back CBN move To Revive Textile Sector

Stakeholders Back CBN Move To Revive Textile Sector

November 4, 2019 3:54 am

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to resuscitate the country’s moribund cotton, textile and garment (CTG) industry has reached a climax with the recent signing of two memoranda of understanding involving critical stakeholders in the entire value chain.

The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) and ginning companies, seeks to guarantee steady off-take and processing of cotton lint and cotton seeds while the agreement between the Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association and the armed forces, police, paramilitary Institutions and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was to facilitate long-term contracts (five years or …

NAICOM, Stakeholders To Brainstorm On Recapitalisation

NAICOM, Stakeholders To Brainstorm On Recapitalisation

October 24, 2019 1:30 pm

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is ready to host an interactive session with shareholders’ associations of insurance firms so as to deepen engagement in the recapitalisation process.

The session, scheduled for next Tuesday in Lagos, is part of measures by NAICOM to achieve a seamless recapitalisation to the benefit of all stakeholders.

The meeting is a fallout of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise in the insurance sector and the need to provide adequate information to all stakeholders.

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A statement by the Head, Commissioner for Insurance Directorate, ‘Rasaaq ‘Salami, the Acting Commissioner for …

Bayelsa: Party Members Disrupt INEC Stakeholders Meeting

Bayelsa: Party Members Disrupt INEC Stakeholders Meeting

October 17, 2019 2:43 am

Two elders loyal to the two contending political parties in the November 16, 2019 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa, almost engaged each other in a fisticuff at a stakeholders meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yenagoa.

Consequently, the meeting ended abruptly as Chairman of the Bayelsa Elders Forum (BEF), Francis Doukpolagha, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalist and representative of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman at the event, Dennis Otitio, engaged each other in a war of words that almost led to a fight.

This was due to disagreement over the issue of the people allegedly …

Concerned Stakeholders Seek Reforms In Maritime Sector

Concerned Stakeholders Seek Reforms In Maritime Sector

October 9, 2019 3:33 am

Concerned stakeholders in the maritime industry have advocated for a review of the business processes of both government and private entities operating within the Nigerian maritime sector.

This, according to them, would ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improve efficiency and service delivery.

The Chief Executive Officer, The Convention on Business Integrity, Mr. Soji Apampa, disclosed this yesterday in Lagos, at a round table discussion, in collaboration with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

The theme of the forum was: “Towards Standard Operating Procedures That Work in Nigeria’s Sea Ports & Terminals.”

According to Apampa, reforming operations in …

Ban on palm oil import: Stakeholders weigh options

Ban on palm oil import: Stakeholders weigh options

June 23, 2019 1:09 am
The Federal Government’s renewed plan of outright ban of palm oil importation is receiving conflicting reactions from stakeholders in the industry.

While some consider it as a right step towards developing local production, other said it is ill timed, as it might translate to high cost of the commodity in the long run.

A fortnight ago, the Federal Government directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to blacklist firms importing palm oil and 42 other items. With the directive, it is now an offence for any company or individual to import palm oil.

The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele,

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Insecurity in Ogoni: Wike deploys more security

Wike, AAC’s Awara clash at stakeholders meeting

March 30, 2019 9:53 pm

The two men claiming victory in the March 9 inconclusive governorship election in Rivers State met face to face yesterday in Port Harcourt, launching straight into diatribe on who between them should be sworn in on May 29.

Governor Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who is seeking a second term, and Biokpomabo Awara  of the African Action Congress (AAC), met at a stakeholders meeting convened by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the  planned made-up election to determine the next governor of the state.

Awara accused Wike and INEC of doctoring results of the bloody governorship …

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