This week Monday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Public Relations team wrongfully informed the press that the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika would have a media parley with Aviation journalists at 12noon. Most of the journalists were there …
Read More »BULLS: Nigeria Retains US Cat 1 Status
Nigeria’s aviation industry has again retained the United States of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category One status that enables airlines from both countries to fly into each other’s airspace. The FAA last year audited the countries compliance with some …
Read More »BEARS: Salary Kasala @Shippers’ Council
It is always news when the salaries and allowances of workers are slashed in Nigeria especially in the public sector where members of staff protest through their unions. They organize rallies, carry placards and sing anti-humanitarian chants. Their anger can …
Read More »BEARS: Liverpool Debris Hub
See the rot and massive debris at Liverpool commercial jetty, Apapa. A hub of ferry services for Ojo, Amuwo-Odofin and Apapa Local Government Areas. This could be a hub of ideal water transport system but it is a shame that …
Read More »BULLS: Well done AMATO
The official opening of a food canteen by Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) at its secretariat for drivers and mates otherwise known as “motor boys” is a welcome development. The president, Chief Remi Ajayi said the innovation became imperative …
Read More »BULLS: Congrats Akerele
MMS Plus management felicitates with Mrs. Ifeyinwa Akerele on your appointment as Project Adviser of the MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame. Your appointment teaches everyone to be good at all times and ensure that the best is given …
Read More »BEARS: Corrupt Oga James
A freight forwarder known as ‘Oga James’ approached the National President of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Chief Increase Uche to plead with him in order to get an opportunity to vote in the upcoming NAGAFF elections …
Read More »BEARS: Customs Duty Palava
It’s surprising that an importer who could purchase a vehicle worth N120Million finds it difficult to pay the customs duty and other relevant tarrif. Why cut corners? Isn’t it better to transact legitimately and have peace of mind? Why import …
Read More »BULLS: Time Conscious Hadiza
The maritime stakeholders meeting on Friday was supposed to start at exactly 10:03am according to the order of event; and the Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala-Usman who arrived at exactly 10:00 am, made sure the event kicked-off at 10:03 …
Read More »BULLS: Bravo FAAN
The plan to install CCTV cameras at strategic locations at the airports to avoid security breaches as announced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is indeed most welcome. In fact it’s long overdue. This will help airport authority …
Read More »Bears: The Emeritus Contractor
The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi’s hand is full with foreign contracts, first it was $40b Chinese Railway Contract, then $195m Israeli Waterways Security Contract, he has also submitted proposal to FEC for approval of $1b to established a …
Read More »BEARS: Thank God Nigerians Are Jobless
“Thank God there are jobless people all over Nigeria!” There are many things one can ascribe to the goodness, faithfulness and love of God; but ascribing the appalling state of unemployment in Nigeria to God is something that is odd, …
Read More »BULLS: WorkaHolic Hassan
Not many workers at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) are aware that the Executive Secretary, Barr. Hassan Bello is on leave because he still attends functions, engages stakeholders, and finds time to meet the numerous obligations he is saddled with …
Read More »BEARS: Careless Railway Boy
Residents of Ijora_Badia, Apapa/Iganmu Local Government Area were thrown into mourning as a youngman carelessly lost his life to a moving train crush. Eyewitness narrated that the unidentified youngman was walking majestically on the railway track along Ijora-Badia behind SIFAX …
Read More »BULLS: ICRC Boss Celebrates Shippers’ Council Victory
Engr. Chidi Izuwah, the Acting Director General/CEO, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has joined in the victory celebrations with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) following the Council’s favourable Appeal Court Judgment last week. Izuwah described this development as a testament …
Read More »Bears: Aviation Security Poser!
The recent reports that bandits successfully stole passengers luggage from the cargo holds of light aircraft in motion at the Lagos Airport has shown security lapses at the airport. It is a shame that this is happening in an airport that …
Read More »Frustration: A Creative Virtue
Frustration isn’t known to be a creative virtue but it led to the Dr. Boniface Aniebonam to establish the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). The amiable Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) made this revelation …
Read More »BULLS: Merry Christmas 4rm MMS
As the year 2017 draws to an end and in the spirit of yuletide, Kings Communications Limited, publishers of MMS Plus newspapers wishes all friends, partners, subscribers, readers and frenemies the best of celebrations and a prosperous new year ahead. …
Read More »BEARS: It’s 39 Minutes To 11
One Assistant General Manager (AGM) at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) asked a simple question last week in the Council’s boardroom “what time is it?” but the response from another AGM (also of Shippers’ Council) was prompt but shocking. He …
Read More »BULLS: Medview Airline expands services to Dubai
After months of planning Medview Airline one of Nigeria’s flag carrier last weekend commenced direct flight services to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Until now, the route has been the exclusive of Emirates Airline which operates flights into both the …
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