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EPTs: How NPA Rekindled Hope On AGOA And Intra-African Trade

The licensing of five Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) in 2022 by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) was a game-changer in the nation’s drive for increased non-oil export and the export value chain which has grown in different dimensions.  Establishing and …

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Keyamo: A Daniel Comes To Judgement In Aviation Industry

By Nduka Uzuakpundu Festus Keyamo There is an ongoing fierce lobbying at the National Assembly in Abuja, about what should be the content and scope of a planned legislation that would be protective of consumer rights in the aviation industry. …

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Export Terminals Are Good Idea But Prices Are Not Competitive-Udofia

Mr. Udofia Mr. Ofon Udofia is the Executive Secretary/CEO, Institute of Export Operations and Management (IEOM) based in Port Harcourt, River State. He is very vast and knowledgeable in export matters and operations. He takes a brief look at the …

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CRFFN, NAGAFF Partner TO Strengthen  Out  Paths

By EKPO, ERIC The leadership of the Council for the Regulation Of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) began a tour of all the accredited associations in a bid to woo them into collaboration for mutual survival in the face of …

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APM Terminals To Invest $500 Million In Apapa Port

L-R: Country CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke; Board Member of APM Terminals Apapa, Koye Edu; Global CEO of APM Terminals, Keith Svendsen; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegoyega Oyetola; Minister of Industry, Trade …

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Transportation Minister Cascades Signed Performance Bonds To Agency Heads 

L-R: Director, Transport, Planning and Coordination, Dr. Mercy Ilori, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation,Oloruntola Olufemi,The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, The Managing Director, Nigeria Railways Corporation, Engr. Fidet Okhiria and Directed General, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), …

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National Assembly  Commends NPA Management

Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Ports & Harbour, Rt. Honorable Nnolim Nnaji (Right) and Managing Director / CEO Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko during the legislative oversight visit of the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours …

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Maritime Security: US Coast Guard Gives Condition For Removal Of COE 

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR presenting souvenir to United States Coast Guard (USCG) Advisor, Lt. Benjamin Montz during a courtesy visit by the USCG to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. The United …

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Customs to Deploy ‘Virtual Reality Tech’ For Smuggling Control

Customs seek synergy in blocking revenue leakages

The Comptroller-General Customs (CGC) of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi has emphasized the commitment or the Service to boost trade and combat smuggling through Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI).CGC Adeniyi declared a 2-day workshop on Virtual Reality Technology (VRT) installation, …

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SIFAX Group Partners FG, LASG On Aviation Development

L-R: Front row: L-R: Mrs. Yi Ling Tan, Senior Manager, International projects, Changi Airports International Singapore; Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group Consortium; His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor, Lagos State; Roy Toh, Director, International Projects, Changi Airports International, Singapore …

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Customs Launches Time Release Study, Begins Test Run At Tin Can Port

By Eric Ekpo From left; Representative of the Minister of Finance, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance,Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite and Representative of Minister of Marine and …

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NCS Plan Waiver For Vehicle Importers

Adewala The Nigeria Customs Service has disclosed its intention to grant waivers to vehicle owners to pay duties within a specific time frame to avoid sanctions. The service disclosed this in a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of …

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Minister Warns Oil Marketers Against Fraudulent Acts

Heineken Lokpobiri Minister for State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has warned oil marketers to address cases of fraudulent activities among some operators in the industry.  Lokpobiri disclosed this during a meeting with members of the Major Energies Marketers Association …

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Eagles N3bn Richer, Squad Arrives Bouake For Bafana Clash

Following the Super Eagles’ progression to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, media reports that the team has earned a prize money of $2.5m (N3bn). Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the 34th edition of the AFCON …

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Naira Weakens At Parallel Market, Rises At Official Window

Naira slumps to N595/dollar, forex shortage lingers

The naira strengthened at the official window on Monday, after the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, reassured that the apex bank was making efforts to tackle the volatility of the currency. The local currency appreciated by 1.09 per …

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Dollars For Local Transaction: EFCC To Arrest Ministers, Govt Officials, Others

Naira weakens at parallel market, gains at investors’ window

*CPPE, Maritime Editors, Sea Empowerment Centre Call for reversal of new customs duty rate *Finance Minister, Edun asked to call CBN to order The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reinforced the ban on use of foreign currency as a means …

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Added Adenike

Mrs. Adenike Aboderin  is the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Skyway Aviation Handling Company(SAHCO) Plc . She is a seasoned finance professional with many years of Executive Leadership, Financial and Management experience in both Private and Public Sectors. …

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Why Insecurity Is Spreading Across The  Country-Admiral Jaiyeola

Admiral Jaiyeola The Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce recently held its monthly forum in January with the theme: “Nigerian Security Challenges: The Way Forward”.  Rear Admiral Oyeleye Jaiyeola(rtd) delivered the Keynote Speech. He is a former Fleet Commander of the Western …

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BEARS: Save Obiajulu

Obiajulu Agu The maritime media woke up last week to hear that a gifted and trusted colleague Obiajulu Agu is lying critically ill in the hospital. He had reached out to some stakeholders and friends for assistance. We use this …

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BULLS: Director Who Hates Money Retires

Not everybody who started a journey completed it.  It is on this premise that members of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) staff   staged a send-forth party in honour of Ms Ifeoma Ezedinma, Director, Regulatory Services, who bowed out of service last week. Ifeoma …

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