• PDP demands probe of subsidy regime under Buhari The Federal Government has revoked the mining licences of about 11 oil and gas companies operating in the marginal fields.It was learnt that the affected companies include, Movido – Ekeh, Goland …
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The absence of cash transactions in the four designated banks approved for clearing of cargoes at the seaport is currently inhibiting cargo clearing. Our correspondent gathered that whereas agents and importers would want to withdraw cash to pay for trucks, …
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The Federal Government will soon constitute a special committee to monitor the disbursement of donations made by individuals, corporate organisations and public sector players towards addressing the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, …
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SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, has committed the sum of about N130million as support fund towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal …
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Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been directed to come to the aid of Nigerians with over 920,000 of ‘poisonous’ rice as part of efforts to curb the economic pangs, following the compulsory lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. In compliance …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Despite speculation that President Mohammadu Buhari’s directive to have Lagos ports remain operational marred the directive to suspend charges of demurrage by terminal operators, the Federal Government has reiterated the suspension of the charges. Terminal …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria’s President, Mohammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of N500 billion COVID-19 Crisis Intervention Fund to provide a holistic fiscal approach to addressing the pandemic in the country. The establishment of this COVID-19 Crisis Intervention …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) handed over N20million donation, three ventilators, an ambulance and fast intervention vessels to the Lagos State government to support the fight against coronavirus. The Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As Lagos enters the second week of lockdown, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has responded to the need of freight forwarders by adding Sango-Ota to the five routes currently operated by the Council’s free transport service to and …
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The Federal Government has taken delivery of medical supplies from Istanbul, Turkey, to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The supplies were delivered by an Air Peace aircraft, a Boeing 777 with registration number, 5N-BWI, which arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International …
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Oil Drilling expatriates endangering Rivers State By Kenneth Jukpor The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike has lampooned the federal government for excluding his State in the support via medical aids and relief materials. Noting that Rivers State …
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* They ignored the directive for one week before Buhari’s order – APFFLON * We didn’t get approval from STOAN to waive charges – TICT By Kenneth Jukpor Following widespread criticisms that terminal operators in Lagos ports refused to comply …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Ebonyi State, the Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi has directed security agencies to arrest Ebonyi residents found outdoor without wearing face masks. The Governor stated that …
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Worst-hit by the coronavirus disease pandemic, global airlines have been estimated to burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in a new analysis released yesterday …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Nigeran Maritime Administation and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have struck a partnership to ensure that shipping activities in the nation don’t lead to the spread of coronavirus. This collaboration was initiated when …
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Advocates for gender responsive maritime industry after pandemic By Kenneth Jukpor Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has commended the Federal Government, maritime agencies as well as private companies for their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 …
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By Kenneth Jukpor One of Nigeria’s leading integrated food business and agro-allied Group, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), has extended a helping hand to several states across the country with an initial 100,200 food products to quell the effects of COVID-19. The …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Following the lockdown directive by President Mohammadu Buhari on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered the shutdown of Driver’s License database in Abuja with immediate effect, in …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to encourage freight forwarders to resume their activities at Lagos seaports, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha has instructed security agencies not to arrest or victimize freight forwarders. …
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Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit in Zone A, say they have intercepted and destroyed poultry worth N20.7m. The acting Controller of the unit, Usman Yahaya, who confirmed this, said the seizures were made in two separate …
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