The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said the Federal Government keeps spending on airports across the country despite planned concession in order to have more bargaining power in negotiating with private investors. Sirika told the House of Representatives …
Read More »PTML Donates New Toyota Hilux Van To NPA
Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), Nigeria’s largest roll-on-roll- off (RORO) terminal, has donated a brand new Toyota Hilux van to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the destruction of its facility …
Read More »No Discord In NAGAFF, Intelligence Report Led To Cancellation Of Strike – Tanko
By Kenneth Jukpor The Chairman of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko has dismissed speculations of disunity in the NAGAFF hierarchy. Tanko made this clarification in a press statement yesterday after some …
Read More »Another protest looms if unemployment persists, says Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday warned political office holders and policymakers against paying lip service to youth unemployment. He challenged his colleagues in positions of authorities to factor youth employment and empowerment into the 2021 budget …
Read More »Border Closure: Scores Of Traders, Freight Agents Deceased From Economic Losses
· Benin Republic introduces charges to re-import stranded goods at borders · UN@75: MMS Celebrates UN Generation Amazons This Week By Kenneth Jukpor Scores of Nigerian traders, freight agents and truck owners have reportedly died from unbearable fiscal burdens occasioned …
Read More »Marine Pollution Should Be Addressed From Producing Companies, Coastal Communities
By Kenneth Jukpor The African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI), a non-profit organization has urged the Nigerian government and other African nations to address the menace of plastic pollution on the marine environment from the producing companies and coastal communities. …
Read More »#EndSARS: NASS pledge budgetary support for NPA
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority has been advised to adjust their budget to reflect the damages suffered after the recent attack on it’s headquarters by hoodlums. This was the suggestion made by a delegation of the National Assembly …
Read More »Re-establishment Of National Fleet Imminent – Jamoh
By Kenneth Jukpor The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to the establishment of a strong and sustainable national fleet, saying the desire for a Nigerian shipping line …
Read More »FG Should Prioritize Public Safety Measures, Boost Awareness – Ugwala
In a bid to address the incessant deaths resulting from lack of public safety measures in the country, a safety expert, Mr. Julius Ugwala, has urged the Federal Government to prioritize safety measures across various sectors of the economy. Ugwala, …
Read More »COVID-19: Senate kicks as FG approves N5bn bailout for aviation sector
The Senate on Monday rejected the plan by the Federal Government to give N5bn bailout to the operators of the aviation sector following the losses they suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, …
Read More »COVID-19: FG Approves N5bn Bailout Funds For Airline Operators, Others
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N5billion as a bailout for airline operators and other business owners in the aviation sector to cushion the effects of COVID-19 on the country’s aviation industry. The announcement was made on Monday …
Read More »UN@75: Paulline Tallen To Grace Celebration Of MMS UN Generation Amazons
The Minister for Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen is set to grace the upcoming MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF) Initiative event as the Special Guest of Honour. As the United Nations marks its 75 years anniversary …
Read More »Maritime Sector Can Correct Nigeria’s Overdependence On Oil – Jamoh
As most countries propose a ban on fossil fuels, the maritime sector could be a viable tool to diversify Nigeria’s economy from the overdependence on crude oil. The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir …
Read More »AFMESI Symposium To Address Marine Pollution In Africa
By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to tackle the problem of marine pollution which has hindered the growth of Africa’s blue economy, the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI), has dedicated its 2020 conference to explore prevention and control …
Read More »We Are Yet To Determine Total Damage Value –NPA Boss
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA), Hadiza Bala-Usman has said that the authority is yet to determine the total value of the assets lost to the recent attack on the agency’s Marina headquarters in Lagos. She, however, said “After …
Read More »Security Threats Loom As Border Areas Remain Abandoned
*Arms, hard drugs, contrabands may flood Nigerian markets *Police, Customs, FRSC officers jettison border routes *COVID-19: Nigerian airlines overburdened with debts – Iyayi By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria may witness an influx of arms and ammunition, hard drugs like cocaine, marijuana …
Read More »Terminal Operators Condemn Looting, Burning Of NPA Headquarters
. Demand thorough investigation on arson Terminal operators under the aegis of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) have condemned the looting and burning of the headquarters building of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Chairman of STOAN, Princess Vicky …
Read More »National carrier will take off 2021, says FG
• Project accommodated in N78.96 billion aviation capital budget • Let’s run national carrier, not government airline, says Ojikutu The Federal Government, yesterday, said adequate preparations had been made and the sum of N78.96 billion had been budgeted in the …
Read More »NSC Seeks Solution For NXP Validation
By Ayoola Olaitan As part of efforts to ensure seamless port operations, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is exploring solutions to boost compliance to the directive by the Federal Government that all export goods should carry Nigerian Export Proceeds (NXP) numbers …
Read More »Low passenger volume as domestic flights resume fully
Air Peace to begin flights to Johannesburg Domestic flights have resumed at Nigeria’s busiest airport, the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, but on a slow start. The Lagos State Government had placed a three-day curfew in the state in a bid …
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