Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it invested $1.45 billion in Nigerian Content Development (NCD) in 2019. The investment is in response to the government’s drive to increase local capacity and expertise through indigenous operators’ participation in the lucrative oil and …
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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 …
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By Kenneth Jukpor In a bid to help members of staff at Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) cater for their children school needs, the NSC Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society paid over N150 million to applicants in 2019. The President of the …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has frowned at the secrecy with which the federal government to concession the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) via a $3.1 billion contract Recall that the …
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Africa’s leading financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2020, showing commendable growth across key performance indices as well as an increased contribution from its African subsidiaries. …
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By Kenneth Jukpor French Container Transportation and Shipping Company, CMA CGM has followed in the footsteps of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in announcing the suspension of the application of the peak season surcharge on ships calling in Nigeria from …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to ensure seamless port operations via technology, APM Terminals Apapa has rolled out public 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) networks at its facilities. The rollout is aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity at West …
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Highlight several failed e-Customs contracts By Kenneth Jukpor In a bid to address the ambiguity surrounding the $3.1billion Customs Modernization concession contract approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently, the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Federal Government of Nigeria has spent N30.54 billion of the N36.3 billion public funds and donations received to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. MMS Plus gathered from a statement posted yesterday on …
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Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society holds its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday this week, September 10, 2020. In line with safety regulations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the event would be conducted virtually as only few …
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According to Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Boko Haram terrorists are in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, planning to carry out coordinated attacks on five identified locations. In an internal memo dated August 20, 2020, and signed by the Comptroller, …
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“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 …
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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction stopping the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) from terminating the role of INTELS Nigeria Limited as manning agent in the Pilotage Districts of Lagos, Warri, Bonny/Port Harcourt and Calabar. …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria and South Korea have agreed to intensify their collaboration in trade and shipping development. This was disclosed in Lagos during a meeting between the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir …
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By Kenneth Jukpor In a bid to encourage indigenous participation in crude affreightment, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued a tender inviting qualified and reputable companies for the sale, purchase and lifting of Nigerian Crude Oil grades. This …
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $3.1 billion for the end-to-end automation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, made the disclosure at the end of the 14th virtual Federal Executive …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Nigerian citizens would have to brace themselves for tougher economic times as the federal government has just effected an increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as well as electricity tariff. Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Limited (PPMC) …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Following the wide condemnation of the recent 400 percent increment in peak season surcharges by global shipping companies, MAERSK Line has instructed its commercial department to stop applying the surcharge from tomorrow, September 1st, 2020. This is …
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By Ayoola Olaitan Following the recent Lagos helicopter crash, the Secretary General of the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative and Chief Executive Officer, Centurion Securities, Group Captain John Ojikutu (Rtd), has called on aviation stakeholders to carry out a thorough …
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By Ayoola Olaitan Two persons have died in an helicopter crash which occurred in Ikeja, Lagos while another victim is severely injured. The helicopter, a Bell 206B3, with registration number 5N BQW which belongs to Quorum Aviation, crashed at 16A …
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