By Kenneth Jukpor Port stakeholders have set a goal to attain cleaner and more efficient port system using the Nigerian Ports Process Manual (NPPM) to expunge the numerous port sector challenges. This resolution was reached during a sensitization programme on …
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has proposed to assist in the accreditation of professional courses offered by the Nigerian Navy and also facilitate the attainment of international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers …
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Amid the social media blackmail propagated by a diver, Comrade Jason Kuru, who has accused the Chief inspector of Diving, Comrade Julius Ugwala of denying him endorsement, findings have revealed that Jason forged his medical records. Jason Kuru, had approached …
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Liberian government has expressed readiness to partner with SIFAX Group in order to explore opportunities in its maritime and logistics sector. This assurance was given during a facility tour of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, the flagship maritime subsidiary …
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APFFLON demands transparency as Transport Ministry interrogates Registrar By Kenneth Jukpor The Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Barr. Samuel Nwakohu was engaged for the job without an application letter, curriculum vitae or …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman has stressed the need for West and Central Africa to ensure sustainable ports development with priority on safety and security initiatives. Bala-Usman who was speaking during …
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Engr. Nkpubre Okon Nkpubre is a former Managing Director of Nigerdock Plc and former Director of Engineering, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Currently the Managing Consultant, Green Seas International Nig. Ltd., Engr Nkpubre is also the Chairman of Oron Nation Technical …
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As the world marked Labour day yesterday, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria congratulated workers in the maritime sector, identifying with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Trade Union Congress (TUC) under the umbrella of the Nigeria …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA) Nigeria has congratulated the Anambra State Government on the opening of a new International Cargo and Passenger Airport in the state. While congratulating the State Government, the President of CIoTA …
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As part of efforts to implement the Nigerian Port Process Manual (NPPM) through collaboration, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has advised Port Health Services (PHS) to conclude its inspections onboard vessels in 30-45 minutes. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr. …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has decried multiple trade infractions such as alerts and duplicated Customs roles at the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP). ANLCA President, Hon. Tony Iju Nwabunike raised these issues yesterday …
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By Yusuf Odejobi The Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam was today conferred as Grand Fellow of the Institute of Transport and Management Technology (ITMT) at Rockview hotel, Apapa, Lagos. Dr. …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Freight agents practicing at the Apapa seaport have lamented the loss of several cargoes to theft orchestrated by security agencies during the process of examining their containers at the port. The National Coordinator, NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team, …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Following the recent directive of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) that one of the requirements for clearance of used vehicles at ports will be vehicle log books, the Vice President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents …
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Following the gross marginalization of South Easterners in governance, security agencies and unabated killings in the region, an organized Igbo Women Elders Council held a press conference in Awka, Anambra State, highlighting the many setbacks ocassioned by the Presidency. The …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria and the Inter Regional Coordination Centre (ICC) Yaoundé have formed a forum to galvanise regional and international efforts to ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea (GOG). The forum known as Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration …
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By Yusuf Odejobi South American and West African trade routes were the two developing regions greatly hit by surge in freight rate according to the recent United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) policy brief and the trade body …
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As part of efforts to give legal backing to the joint security outfit for the South East region, EBUBEAGU, Governors in the region have directed the amendment of states laws for the new security apparatus. In a bid to forestall …
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Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation has given provisional approval to Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) to construct $2.9 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC-1) in Delta State. The project will be home to eight other projects including a …
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By Kenneth Jukpor A former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has commended the strides of Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo (NNII), a socio-cultural group focused women development as well as addressing the numerous challenges affecting …
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