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 . Shettima calls for maximisation of Africa's Blue Economy projected for $405 billion Lagos, May 31, 2024 The Vice President of Nigeria, Mr Kashim Shettima on Thursday called for the maximisation of Africa's blue economy projected to hit $405 billion by 2030. Shettima made this call in Lagos during the 2024 International Maritime Conference, Reginal Maritime Exercise and Maritime Exhibition among other activities. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the topic for the conference was titled: "Secured Maritime Environment: A Panacea for Unlocking Africa's Blue Economy Potentials"  The vice president represented President Bola Tinubu during the conference in celebration of the 68th Anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. According to Shettima, the blue economy is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion per year globally and is projected to increase to $15.5 trillion by 2050. "The Africa blue economy strategy estimates that the blue economy generates nearly 300 billion do

  Navy rejiggs operations to ensure protection of Nigeria's Blue Economy Lagos, May 31, 2024  The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Rear Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla on Thursday said that the Nigerian Navy had rejigged it's maritime security operations to ensure protection of Nigeria’s Blue Economy. Ogalla said this during the 68th Anniversary of the Nigerian Navy which held at Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos. The anniversary kicked-off with an International Maritime Conference with the theme: Promoting The Blue Economy In Africa Through International Cooperation On Maritime Security. According to him, the Nigerian Navy had embarked on fleet recapitalisation, manpower development, indigenous shipbuilding efforts and strategic partnership to secure Nigeria’s maritime domain and by extension, the Gulf of Guinea region. "This is in line with our 2021 – 2030 strategic plan, and recently, the Nigerian Navy Hydrography Department was upgraded to the National Hydrographic Agency. &qu

 Culture minister appointed to AFREXIM Bank’s Advisory Group Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy May 30, 2024 Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, has been appointed to the Creative Africa Advisory Group (CAAG) of the African Export-Import (AFREXIM) Bank. This is contained in a statement made available to the media by Musawa, through her media aide, Nneka Anibeze on Wednesday. Musawa said that the appointment was announced in a letter by the President of the Board of Directors of the AFREXIM Bank, Prof. Benedict Oramah. Oramah recognised her dedication and contributions to the development of art and culture on the continent. The letter reads, “It is my pleasure to officially extend to you, an appointment as a member of the Creative Africa Advisory Group (CAAG) of the African Export-Import Bank. “This appointment signifies your valuable contributions to shaping the creative landscape within Africa and its Diaspora, as well as your c

 Benue Govt. reveals plan to upgrade ATPoly for technical skills  Dr Martins Agena, Rector of ATPOLY in Makurdi, Benue State May 30, 2024 The Benue State Government has unveiled plans to engage foreign-based professionals to provide practical skills in technology and Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the Akawe Torkula Polytechnic (ATPoly), Makurdi. Dr Martins Agena, Rector of the Polytechnic, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Agena said this was to equip the youths with requisite knowledge for international certifications in technical skills that would make them self-reliant. He said the move was part of Gov. Hyacinth Alia’s administration’s deliberate steps to ensure the polytechnic met international standards. According to him, it was also meant to deliberately expose Benue indigenes to skills that will make them productive and valuable to the society. He said the management of the Polytechnic had finalised plans with foreign technical partners who are

NICO to unveil its culture e-magazine, June 3 – Official May 30, 2024 The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a Federal Government parastatal says the institute will be unveiling its e-magazine tagged: “Cultural Renaissance” on June 3. The NICO Executive Secretary, Chief Biodun Ajiboye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday through his media aide, Caleb Nor. He said the publication was meant to serve the audience on cultural matters. He noted that it was to expose readers to the nuances and values of Nigeria’s diverse cultures through incisive reportage of events and activities in the sector. “An 8-page in-house e-magazine and newsletter, ‘Cultural Renaissance’ will make its debut on June 3. “This is published by the Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, under the supervision of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal in the ministry, the publication will be out every fortnight,” he said. Ajiboye said that it was interesting to

Nigerian, Gambian hospitality, tourism institutes collaborate on capacity building From left, the Executive Secretary, Gambia institute of Travels and Tourism, Director-General, Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Momodu Singateh; Sunmonu Gbenga, President, Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute and Mrs Julie Shekoni, National Treasurer, NHCI May 30, 2024 The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Hotels and Catering Institute (NHCI) to upscale capacity building in the hospitality industry. While signing the MoU at NHCI on Wednesday in Lagos, Alhaji Gbenga Sunmonu, President, NHCI, said that the two parties after due consideration of their common objectives, agreed to collaborate. He said this was to constantly conduct curriculum design, consultancy projects, research and institutional capacity building training programmes. According to him, the institutes are desirous of strengthening and promoting organi

  The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), a Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO), in Lagos on Tuesday, tasked companies and governments to adopt sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions in the country. The NCF National Executive Council Chairman, Hon. Justice Bukola Adebiyi, made this known at the 22nd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture held at Victoria Island, Lagos. The lecture with the theme Carbon Credit: Opportunities and Pitfalls was organised by NCF in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Ltd. “It is important that we pause and reflect on how we can individually and collectively commit to and make a positive impact and difference to these numerous and interrelated environmental issues. “We all can by making responsible choices, and adopting sustainable practices; such as reducing our carbon footprint protecting natural habitats and phasing out the use of single-use plastics. “All these sustainable practices can be made towards safeguarding the earth for future generations,” s

Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, Director, Lagos State University Consult Ltd., has charged newly-admitted diploma students of the university to  determine  to have a brighter future. Bakare,  a Professor  of Development and Economic Studies, gave the charge  at a ceremony to swear in  diploma students  for the 2023/2024 academic session, on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than  2,000  students were sworn-in at the ceremony. Bakare urged the students to be diligent and strive for excellence. “The increase in  the number of applicants for diploma programmes can be attributed to several crucial success factors including rebranding, low tuition fees, the ivory tower’s rising international rating, among others. “I took over 18 programmes when I assumed office on April 26, 2022. “Following a thorough assessment of these programmes, I discovered that some of the courses previously approved by the university’s senate were no longer offered, which prevented our in

FG empowers Nigerian Chefs with Spanish cuisine preparation skills May 28, 2024 The Federal Government on Monday trained no fewer than 20 Nigerian chefs in the preparation of Spanish continental cuisine to upscale skill acquisition in the Nigerian hospitality industry. The programme which was organised by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) was tagged, “Training for Chefs and Culinary Schools in Nigeria”. Alex Marugan, a Spanish professional Chef and instructor for the training session, said he had taken the beneficiaries through the preparation of Spanish cuisine like Croquetas, Sacpićon, Torrija, Pescado en salsa verde and Arior meloso con pato. He said that the essence of this was to promote culinary cultural exchange platforms between Nigerians and the Spanish as well as impact positively on the Nigerian hospitality industry. “This is an opportunity to share food culture between Nigerians and the Spanish. I have taken them through the process of preparatio

Boosting tourism vital for economic growth, say industry stakeholders May 28, 2024 On Aug. 16, 2023, President Bola Tinubu heeded the call by tourism industry stakeholders for the creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism in the country, with the appointment of Lola Ade-John as the minister to spearhead affairs of the ministry. The creation of the first-ever Ministry of Tourism was greeted by celebrations and jubilation among stakeholders across the nation. One year into the present administration, some tourism practitioners while commending the government for the creation of the ministry, however, fault its budget allocation.   The ministry has an allocation of N11.06 billion in the 2024 budget, of which the sum of N3.96 billion is for recurrent expenditures while N7. 30 billion is for capital expenditure.   Ime Udo, National President, Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), advises President Bola Tinubu to ensure a substantial budget allocation for the tourism industry to

L-R: Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism Arts & Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe; Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism Arts & Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olumide Sogunle, during the Lagos State 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing by the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture in Lagos on Friday LASG trains 3,748 youths in creative skills May 28, 2024 The Lagos State Government on Monday says it empowered no fewer than 3,748 youths in the last one year of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second tenure administration. Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing, unveiling Sanwo-Olu’s achievements within the period under review. Benson-Awoyinka said the youths were trained in various areas of filmmaking. She disclosed that Gov. Sanwo-Olu had approved further training of over 5,000 youths to run in the next three years. “The Lagos State Government is

  Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos has called on educators to embrace lifelong learning and upskill in technology integration. He also urged them to embrace new pedagogy in education. Ogundipe gave the advice while delivering a lecture at  a colloquium and book presentation organised by Mr Emmanuel Agida, the 156th ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, on Thursday, in Lagos. The book, entitled “LASU Steward”,  is in honour of the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU),  Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello at 60. Ogundipe, at the lecture with the theme “Education; A Vision for Future”, said teachers and educators needed to embrace new knowledge. He said they needed to do something and become active participants in shaping the future of education. “We all need to become facilitators who nurture curiosity and critical thinking in learners. “The vision for the future of education is not written by a single entity, but rather a collaborative effort involving vari

 COAS commends Corps of Signals efforts in fight against insurgency Lagos, May 23, 2024 The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has acknowledged the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals pivotal role in the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operation in the North East. Lagbaja made this acknowledgement on Wednesday at the commissioning of the remodeled Headquarters of the Nigerian Signals Corps complex (Muritala Mohammed House) at Arakan Barracks, Apapa, Lagos State. The COAS also commended the Corps of Signals in it's anti-banditry operations in the North West and other operational engagements in the different parts of the country. "The corps effort in spite the complex electro magnetic space and highly dynamic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) era is highly commendable. "I am proud to note that the Nigerian Army Signals has remained in tune with the fast pace development and transformation been witnessed globally in the ICT sector. &qu

The open secret behind LASU's remarkable success in recent years was further unraveled as two influential figures in the university administration, the Bursar, Mr. Said Babatunde Olayinka, FCA, and the Director of the Directorate of ICT, Prof. Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, fittingly earned their stripes with the conferment of honors upon them at the Afrikanwatch 13th Lecture, Awards, and Induction Ceremony, held on Saturday, 18th May 2024. Mr. Olayinka, an accomplished chartered accountant, and Prof. Enikuomehin, a professor of computer science, were inducted into the prestigious African Legendary Hall of Fame (ALHF) by the Afrikanwatch Network alongside some other eminent Nigerians, including Sen. Anthony Adefuye, a former Senator and a member of the Governor's Advisory Council; Fola Lasisi, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, who was also the Father of the Day; Prince Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General, and Minister of Justice of the Federation; Prof. Stella Chiem

  The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has called for more investments in museums to ensure preservation and promotion of history and cultural heritage for the future generation. Olatunji-Bello, represented by her Deputy (Administration), Prof. Adenike Boyo, made the call  at the celebration of International Museum Day organised by LASU Centre for Museum and African Heritage. The event held on Saturday at the LASU Centre of Museum and African Heritage, Agege.  International Museum Day is celebrated every May 18 to raise awareness about the fact that museums are a crucial means of cultural exchange, development of mutual understanding, and promoting peace and cooperation among individuals. This year’s celebration had the theme:  “Museum for Education and Research”. The vice-chancellor said that more investments in museum would be an opportunity for people to learn something new and continue to fulfil their missions. “It will also help to pu

  NAFOWA committed to members’ wellness — official  Lagos, May 19, 2024  The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) restated its commitment to creating awareness on sustaining healthy mental and physical fitness for impactful activities in homes and the barracks. NAFOWA’s Deputy Chairperson Gloria Uwakara made the observation in Lagos on Saturday during the association’s health walk and mental awareness campaign. She noted that the purpose of the awareness campaign was to ensure that NAF personnel and their families remain healthy. The theme of the awareness is: “Step by Step; Embracing Mental Wellness through Movement in the Barracks”. Uwakara, who represented the NAFOWA Chairperson, Lagos Chapter, Mrs Aisha Abdullahi, said that the event was part of activities lined-up for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of NAF. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that over 50 women including members of the Airmen Wives Association (AWA) participated in the event. She added that the three-k

 NAF@60: Sogunle community ignores rain, attend medical outreach  Lagos, May 17, 2024  Sogunle community, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos on Thursday came out en masse for a free medical outreach organised by the Logistics Command, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in spite of the rains. The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, NAF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Yaro Abdullahi said that the medical outreach was in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the NAF which was established in 1964. According to Abdullahi, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar directed that the best way to celebrate NAF's Diamond Jubilee was to conduct a free medical outreach in host communities. "Health is important and mandatory to all, so we are organising a free medical outreach for our host community as a way of saying thank you for their cordial relationship over the years. "We have been working together in unity and this has helped us in achieving our constit

 Nigeria partners French to attain blue economy objective  Lagos, May 16, 2024  The French Naval Ship (FNS) BORDA paid a courtesy visit to the Western Naval Command on Wednesday to improve hydrography towards attaining the Blue Economy objectives in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the blue economy seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion, and the preservation of livelihoods while ensuring environmental sustainability. It aims to decouple socioeconomic development from environmental degradation and optimise the benefits derived from marine resources. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Mustapha Hasan, said that FNS BORDA's visit would help Nigeria to expand her hydrographic horizon and improve cooperation with the French Navy. "We are happy to receive the FNS BORDA which is a hydrographic Ship. "We got news of our expanded maritime border by the United Nations (UN) a few days ago. "This is falling in

A Professor of Development and Economic Studies, Ibrahim Bakare, has urged governments to provide a friendly and attractive business environment to promote domestic and foreign investments. Bakare, who lectures at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), made the appeal at LASU’s  96th Inaugural Lecture, on Tuesday.  The inaugural lecture had  the theme: ‘Forlorn Hope in an Uncertain Economy: Navigating the Gap that Optimally Fits Nigeria’s Development Trajectory’. “The state must help local/private companies to become more financially stable by offering those dependable loans, single digit interest rates for investors and a strong financial support network. “This will support micro, small and medium-sized businesses to develop their concepts and  have a major economic impact on Nigeria. “For Nigeria to turn the lost years of its development path into economic success, we need excellent leadership in all areas of life,” Bakare said. He add

  The Chapel of Light, Lagos State University, Ojo, hosted the 2nd Quarter, 2024 edition of LASU Prays on *Wednesday, 8th May 2024* at the Chapel of Light Auditorium, LASU, main campus, Ojo. The one-hour prayer programme aimed to uplift prayers for the university, its management, staff, students, and stakeholders.  The event began with opening prayers led by Prof. Tosin Adu, the immediate past chaplain.  The soul-lifting praises and worship songs were beautifully rendered by the Chapel of Light, LASU Choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Iyanu Akindele-Obe, the choir mistress. The Management Team was led by the DVC Administration, Prof. Adenike Omotunde Boyo, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM.  The Vice Chancellor was delighted to welcome members of clerics, staff and students for deeming it worthy to pray for our institution, LASU.  In her words, "Prayer is the key to make every meaningful success in life. As leaders, we have respo

The Directorate of Research Management and Innovation (DRMI), Lagos State University (LASU), has collaborated with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) to conduct a two-day maiden training workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and the commissioning of the Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer Office (IPRTTO).  The training took place on Sept. 13 and 14th at the Senate Chamber, 1st floor, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo. The workshop aimed to equip academic staff members with valuable insights and knowledge on technology transfer, commercialization, and the importance of intellectual property rights.  Members of Management were in attendance with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who officially opened the workshop while expressing her appreciation to the distinguished guests and resource person present. Olatunji-Bello acknowledged the efforts of the DRMI team members, particularly the Direct