By Kenneth Jukpor and Ayoola Olaitan Group Captain John Ojikutu (Rtd) is a former Commandant of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. He also is the Secretary General of the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative and Chief Executive Officer, Centurion Securities. …
Read More »New NPA Board Will Prioritize Development Of Deep Seaports – Usman
Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman is the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), she was a guest on Television Continental (TVC), giving insightful views on the nation’s port environment. Enjoy it: Seaports in Nigeria remained functional amid the Coronavirus pandemic. …
Read More »Why Nigeria Isn’t Ready For An Open Ship Registry – Akinsoji
By Kenneth Jukpor Engr. Olu Akinsoji is a former Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron and also a former Alternate Representative of Nigeria at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. In this exclusive interview with MMS Plus, he bares …
Read More »Nigerian Ports Can Attain Optimal Online Status In 2020 – Bello
By Ayoola Olaitan Mr. Hassan Bello is the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Last week, he had a media chat with the leadership of maritime media associations. During the interaction, he bared his mind on myriad of port sector issues. …
Read More »How Unstable Inland Freight Rates Mar Dry Port Operations- Raimi
By Kenneth Jukpor Mr. Rotimi Raimi is the Port Manager, Kaduna Inland Dry Port. In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, he analyses the opportunities and threats to dry port operations in Nigeria. He highlights the unique roles of railway, …
Read More »Aviation Agencies Should Explore Alternative Sources Of Income – Adurogboye
By Ayoola Olaitan Mr. Samuel Adurogboye is the Head, Public Relations department at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In this interview with MMS Plus, he reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector, taking a look at airline …
Read More »How Political Interference Mars Nigerian Ports Sustainability – Ezeoke
By Kenneth Jukpor Mrs. Eunice Ezeoke is the President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria. In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, Eunice also proffers practical solutions to a myriad of Nigerian port sector challenges. She reveals how political …
Read More »How We Have Been Managing Port Operations Under COVID-19 – Nwakohu
By Kenneth Jukpor and Ayoola Olaitan Barr. Samuel Nwakohu is the Registrar, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). He is also the Committee Chairman, Maritime Task Team on COVID-19. A team set-up by Nigerian Shippers’ Council …
Read More »Nigerian Women Can Thrive In Freight Forwarding Business – Bola
By Kenneth Jukpor Hajia Bola Muse is the President of African Women in Maritime (WIMAFRICA) Nigerian chapter. She is also the Financial Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agents (ANLCA). In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, she …
Read More »I Don’t Like Female Lone Ranger Status In Trucking – Folake
By Kenneth Jukpor Mrs. Folake Soji-George is the President of Women in Logistics and Transportation (WiLAT) Nigeria and Chairperson, Corporate Truck Fleet Owners Association. In this exclusive interview with MMS Plus newspaper, she calls on Nigerian women to join her in the …
Read More »How Absence Of Export Base Hampers Efficiency Of Nigerian Ports – Udofia
By Kenneth Jukpor Mr. Ofon Udifia is the Executive Secretary of the Institute of Export Operations and Management (IEOM) and Chairman, Bayelsa and Rivers Shippers Association. In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, he expounds on the numerous challenges facing shippers in …
Read More »How Women Can Align Themselves For Leadership Positions – Ezeoke
By Kenneth Jukpor & Olaitan Ayoola Mrs. Eunice Ezeoke is the new President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria. In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, she unveils the association’s goals under her leadership. Eunice also proffers …
Read More »Who Is Afraid Of Cargo Tracking Note?
By Francis Ugwoke The ugly scenario in the nation’s maritime industry leaves much to be desired. To some extent, it would appear like a survival of the fittest. The fraudulent practices involve all layers of shipping, from the point of …
Read More »Why NIMASA N50bn Floating Dock Hasn’t Been Operational – Dakuku
By Kingsley Anaroke & Kenneth Jukpor Dr. Dakuku Peterside is the immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, he recounts his experience as Director General, noting the …
Read More »Mother Vessels Reject NIMASA Certified Ships For STS – Akinpelumi
By Kenneth Jukpor Capt. Taiwo Akinpelumi is the Chief Executive Officer, Oceanic Energy Limited. He is also a member of the Nigerian Indigenous Ship-owners Association (NISA) steering committee saddled with the onus of repositioning the association. In this interview with MMS …
Read More »Why Nigerian NGOs Aren’t Compliant To Laws And Regulations – Ozolua
By Kenneth Jukpor Princess Modupe Ozolua is the Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President on Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). After a recent stakeholders consultation summit organized by the office of the Deputy Senate President in …
Read More »Nigeria Domesticated UNCLOS, SUA Convention With SPOMO Act – Ladan
Prof. laden By Kenneth Jukpor Prof. Muhammed Ladan is the Director General, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). At the 9th edition the Admiralty Law Seminar for Judges organized by NIALS in collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administation and …
Read More »How We Have Been Managing NPA – Hadiza
By Kingsley Anaroke & Kenneth Jukpor The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman had an exclusive chat with MMS Plus newspaper recently. She recounts the highpoints and top challenges as Managing Director, reveals the goal maritime sector goal …
Read More »How WISTA Improved Lives Of Nigerian Women In Coastal Areas – Hamman
By Kenneth Jukpor Mrs. Mary Hamman is the President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria. As her second tenure as President winds down this week, she sat with MMS Plus for this thrilling interview as she recounts …
Read More »IMO Low Sulphur Rule: Freight Cost May Outweigh Hazards – Nwabunike
By Kenneth Jukpor Hon. Tony Iju Nwabunike is the President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, he bares his mind on the myriad of challenges at Nigerian ports, unveils his …
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