Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, says the National Maritime Transport Policy being developed by Nigeria would lead to improved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow and enhance the ability of the Nigerian maritime sector to compete internationally. Saraki …
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The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman has described the much anticipated National Maritime Transport Policy, as the key to unlock the huge potentials and vast opportunities in the nation’s blue economy. According to her, a …
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Leadership crisis, greed kill indigenous shipping -Omatseye How AMCON can salvage seized vessels – Experts By Kenneth Jukpor Nigerian ship owners and the entire maritime industry may be responsible for the continued harsh fiscal environment occasioned by numerous charges such …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has identified marine environment management as a crucial factor that enables the maritime sector to contribute to national economic growth. According to the Transport Minister, a clean and safe marine …
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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned importers of NAFDAC-regulated products to monitor the transactions of their clearing agents in order to avoid any embarrassment that may be caused …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemi Saraki, the Immediate past Secretary General of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central African Region, Barr. (Mrs.) Mfon Usoro and other maritime veterans …
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By Kenneth Jukpor A Former Governing Council Chairman of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) Hakeem Olanrewaju has blamed the federal government for encouraging corruption in government agencies using CRFFN as a case study. The …
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Air Peace airlines will today welcome the first of 10 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft as part of its fleet expansion programme. The new aircraft, the first of such in scheduled commercial operations in Nigeria, is seen as a game-changer …
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Yusuf Odejobi The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS),Apapa Area 1 Command, has intercepted a 20 feet export container laden with pangolin scales and other mixed endangered species worth N952 million in market value. The Command’s Customs Area Controller(CAC), Compt. Mohammed Abba-Kura, who …
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Port operations at Apapa and Tincan ports have worsened the plight of many importers, exporters, traders, and manufacturers as movement in and out of the ports remain a challenge, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. The …
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Now that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Katsina-born icon, Hadiza Bala Usman, as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), expectations are for the development in the maritime sector. Stakeholders believe the second coming of Usman would usher in …
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• Stakeholders demand explanation on abandoned units • Customs do not have details of procurement, says spokesperson The Federal Government has realised the urgent need to deploy cargo scanners at the ports after four years of failed promises. Comptroller-General of the …
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No fewer than 20 members of courses 34 and 35 may proceed on retirement as the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday removed service chiefs and appointed a new set of officers to replace them. The Special Adviser …
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The reduction in the duties on vehicles and tractors from 35 to about 10 per cent may take off next week, the Nigeria Customs Service said on Tuesday. Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, who disclosed this to journalists in Abuja, …
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As part of efforts to tackle piracy and other crimes on Nigerian territorial waters, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in partnership with the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the fight against …
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· Presidency directs NNPC to prioritize 4 Nigerian vessels · N256bn budget is insignificant for Transport sector – Otunba Folarin By Kenneth Jukpor In a bid to meet the growing competition under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the …
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By Ayoola Olaitan Aviation expert and Chief Executive Officer of TopBrass Limited, Mr. Roland Iyayi, said that the removal of the deduction of 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on airfares and other air transport services will have no effect …
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A former Director, Marine Environment Management Department at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Mrs Felicia Mogo is set to launch an industry book as she celebrates her exit from public service. The book titled: “Regulating the …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been indicted for porous regulatory framework as barge operators clog several areas in Lagos, creating logistics constraints for such communities. Experts have queried NIWA for not doing proper Environmental Impact …
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The Association of Ground Handlers of Nigeria (AGHAN) has appealed to the federal government to adjust and waive the annual five per cent concession fee for ground handling companies in the Nigerian aviation industry. The association also agitated for custom …
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