BEARS & BULLS

Late Ray Ugochukwu The news that the maritime media is divided  over the burial of their late member, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu is nothing to be happy about.   The division is fueled by interest.  Once again, this has reemphasized the need for the …

At last, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents(ANLCA) got united after five solid years of internal rumbles to organize another national election.  However, both candidates for the position of the National President seem to be proxy candidates for the contending …

It is surprising that what seems to be the order of the day now is Corporate Communications Managers in government agencies engaged to make positive image for their organizations to become purveyors and influencers of bad image.   In fact, some …

But it could be cheap to some people like the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Mrs. Magdalene Ajani. She confessed that the Ministry focused on railway expansion and rehabilitation, leaving the maritime sector under the tenure of Rt …

Listening to the President of Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero  advance argument against the removal of fuel subsidy by the government is soul-searching. The hasty fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu  and its attendant condemnation  has revealed the unpreparedness of the …

  The Plateau State Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Tyoden said four federal government roads in the state which had been neglected have been completed. The four roads are: Heipang-Mararaban Jama’a and Mararaban Jama’a British American Junction, Polo Roundabout to Farin …

  Just a week into the New Year when many citizens are hopeful that Nigeria should get better, a series of negative events has already begun occurring. On 3rd January in Kebbi state a boat carrying 100 rice farmers capsized …

The glitz and glamour which radiated during the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders NAGAFF 23rd anniversary celebration held on December 22 at RockView Hotel Apapa was almost dimmed with the constant light interruptions from the management. We are …

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council(NSC), last week,  commissioned its new office at Minna, Niger state . This is an effort to extend the agency’s tentacles in protection of all Nigerian shippers rights  and duties across the federation. We implore NSC to …

It’s high time the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA)Lagos Port Complex(LPC) fixed its elevators. A national brand as NPA ought to have all of her office facilities working and serving its purpose! What’s the essence of having elevators without them functioning to …

  You don’t know the way it feels to be wealthy yet not rich. This is the fate of many Nigerian shipowners who have gone bankrupt in the midst of plenty. They are all turning out to be consultants instead …

It’s a reality that the redesign of the Naira notes has increased the value of foreign currencies in the nation while deflating ours. Notwithstanding the Central Bank Policy which was criticised by many has propelled money launderers to ‘vomit’ the …

A recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics conveyed that 133 million which is 63 percent of her total population are stricken with poverty. The data explained that this population percentage is suffering from multidimensional poverty with children …

Living in Lagos is like weathering the storms of being a Nigerian in double folds. Every problem in the country happens in Lagos in huge measures; from dilapidated roads to absence of social amenities and a population enough to make …

The Publisher of MMS Plus Newspaper and founder of Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame Initiative, Mr Kingsley Anaroke clocked a new age on November 12th. The MMS Plus members of staff are delighted to have him as a captain …

The Maritime Industry and its stakeholders were thrown into ecstasy on Monday 31 October due to the Lekki Deep  Seaport  commissioning ceremony. The construction of the seaport kicked off on June 15th 2020 and was completed on October 24th, 2022. …

The daily plummeting of Naira is now a trend in this surviving and stifling economy. The Central Bank Nigeria’s decision to  redesign new notes has added more ‘salt’ to the Naira ‘injuries’ and as such Nigerians can barely account for …

A  Reporter and head of the editorial team at MMS Plus clocks a new age! Frank Odinukaeze marked the new age on October 29th. The MMS Plus family wishes Frank a bountiful new age and appreciates him. Happy birthday and …

Innocent Orok, a maritime Journalist has been held in prison on account of a story he did on an alleged malfeasance in Maritime Academy of Nigeria(MAN) Oron. The Rector riding on mercantile influence over the Nigerian Police and men of …

The Comptroller General of Customs(CGC) , Col Hameed Ali(rtd)  statement that the service sacked 2000 corrupt officers in seven years has been attracting questioning and interrogations from stakeholders.  It shows that  port operators are becoming more concerned about the workings …