BEARS & BULLS

The problems associated with the non-disbursement of Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) vary depending on who you ask. The Minister of Transport, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi insists that modalities must be put in place to ensure recipients of the fund don’t …

This pitiable scenario of accident; fallen trucks, tankers and cars has become the norm along the Mile 2/ Tin Can axis of the notorious Oshodi/ Apapa Expressway. This picture was taken on Thursday last week by MMS Plus reporter. As …

There was a mild drama at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) quarterly stakeholders meeting in Lagos last week,  when the Vice President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Dr. Kayode Farinto walked out of the venue in annoyance after …

The President of Nigerian Licensed Ship-Chandlers Association, Dr. Martins Enebeli displayed hot vex, creating a scene that was needless as he walked out of the hall after explaining the foreign exchange difficulties encountered by ship-chandlers in the country. At the …

  The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has always been eager to speak at every opportunity given to address transport issues in the country. He has also harnesed speech delivery skills since his emergence as Transport Minister ensuring …

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has grounded the operations of Kenya Airways over the sacking of about 20 Nigerian employees. NUATE’s General Secretary, Olayinka Abioye, on Thursday, last week said the union would not call off the …

This is the entrance to the Customs Area Controller’s office at Tin Can Island Customs Command. Over the years, it was the norm to find two or more officers standing haphazardly at this point screening individuals as they entered that …

It’s almost six months since the Festac Link Bridge in Awuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State has been crippled following the unfortunates accident that saw a tanker laden with petrol fall, spilling its content as over 20 vehicles …

The amiable Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, was seen proudly adorning a face-cap on native during the swearing-in ceremony of NAGAFF’s chapter executives in the Western Zone. It was indeed a …

If you think there aren’t people who possess strong phobia for pressmen, then you should ask Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to replay the video of the Managing Director of CMA CGM Nigeria, Mr. Todd Rives where he almost somersaulted because …

While a fraction of members of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) remain unsatisfied over Prince Shittu Olayiwola’s alleged failure in operational areas as ANLCA President, he has been inducted as a licensed Liberian Customs broker. Shittu received …

It still beats  the imagination of any reasonable mind why men who pride themselves to have integrity will always deny their action at the slightest confrontation. Everybody seems to loathe Mr. Lai  Mohammed, the Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture  over …

Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo displayed rare humility at the flag-off of the Lekki Deep Seaport last month.  Lagos state’s deputy governor who was supposed to represent the governor at the event wasn’t on seat when it was time for …

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta on Thursday last week handed over two impounded ocean-going vessels to the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Warri. The Executive Officer of NNS Delta, Festus Adewuyi, a Navy Captain, …

Nigerian Police Force alleges that there is no charge for bail but this is never the case. As individuals are extorted a minimum of N10,000 for bail in most police stations around the country. The Force is also paying lip …

It was a colourful and memorable event on Saturday, March 17th, 2018, when the Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Lagos Mainland and District Society (LMDS), Mrs. Ngozi Osakwe-Ogo, who led a delegation of ICAN LMDS members on …

As the Federal Government initiates plans to arm aviation security personnel in the country, a critical look at the situation indicate that it might turn out to be a bad idea after all. This is because most times officers with …

On our lead story the penultimate week, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) faulted President Mohammadu Buhari’s fiscal acumen even as they described the nation’s increased ranking on the ease of doing business ranking by World Bank as deceptive. …

It is worrisome that journalists now priotize money and other forms of inducements over their primary assignments. Where is integrity and professional ethics? MMS Plus was shocked when a customs spokesperson showed him a text message last week where a journalist abused …

On Tuesday March 6th this week, the amiable Deputy Controller in-charge of Enforcement at the Tin Can Island Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) DC Dera Nnadi marked his birthday in style. It wasn’t the lavish kind of celebration but …