POF collection begins at Western ports By Kenneth Jukpor The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has admonished Nigerian port users to only engage registered freight forwarders at the ports. The Registrar of CRFFN, Barr. Samuel …

National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) recently commenced test running of moving containers from Onne Port to Onitsha River port. Speaking during the arrival of some of the containers from Onne at Onitsha River Port the Managing Director of NIWA, Chief …

By Kenneth Jukpor SIFAX Group has opened a new container terminal situated along the Ebute Metta Creek, Ijora, Lago Causeway, Ijora, Lagos, to facilitate exports and reduce the traffic gridlock that characterizes the Lagos port access roads. The terminal which …

By Ayoola Olaitan The Founder of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has reiterated that the 100% Compliance team set up by the association is to achieve smooth operations at ports and not witch-hunt government …

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani yesterday in Abuja commended the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) for its promotion of the establishment of Vehicle Transit Areas (VTA) amongst other initiatives aimed at trade facilitation to boost …

By Kenneth Jukpor The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Force including the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to companies engaged in Cabotage trade in Nigeria to register all vessels used in coastal and inland waters trade. NIMASA also directed that in addition to registration …

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman has been elected Vice-chairperson of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Facilitation (FAL) Committee. Usman achieved this at the latest election took place during the closing of the 44th Session of …

The collection of Practitioners Operating Fees (POF) by the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) is set to commence on Monday, October 5th, 2020. CRFFN revealed this in a notice sent to freight forwarding groups to …

By Kenneth Jukpor Amid the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th anniversary yesterday, the Federal Government has been urged to provide fiscal incentives and palliatives for freight forwarders and other logisticians in the country. The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to dissipate the traffic congestion on Lagos port access roads, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has proposed special training for officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The Executive Secretary of NSC, …

By Kenneth Jukpor Following the emergence of a new Customs command for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has inaugurated new chapter executives at the ANLCA Airport International Wing Chapter. The National …

By Kenneth Jukpor The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) has made public the result of its September 12 virtual elections of the National Executives Committees even as it has ratified members of the Governing Council to drive …

By Kenneth Jukpor Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has congratulated its Secretary, Mrs. Chizoba Anyika on her recognition as one of the United Nation’s Generation Amazons to be celebrated by MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to ensure sustainability of maritime businesses in Nigeria and curb illicit vices in shipping, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) …

By Ayoola Olaitan The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for speedy Covid-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity even as international travel drop by 92% …

By Ayoola Olaitan The National Coordinator of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Compliance Team, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko has assured that the team will meet its 100% compliance target in ease of doing business at the nation’s ports …

  By Okey Mark One subject matter that has been a subject of controversy in Philosophy is whether man is a by-product of luck, destiny or hard work. It has created different schools of thought. Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam is …

By Kenneth Jukpor In a bid to curb the incessant deaths of Nigerian citizens from avoidable reckless driving, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria held a peaceful protest/ sensitization march yesterday at Ikeja, Lagos. The group urged Lagos …

By Ayoola Olaitan As part of efforts to ensure seamless port operations in the country, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has called for collaboration among port terminal operators and offdock terminals. The National Cordinator of the Compliance …