Sequel to the Federal Government’s readiness to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), Ship owners have called for establishment of a maritime bank to help develop the local shipping business. This comes as stakeholders set up a committee to …
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Cruise liners cancel trips to Shanghai As coronavirus spreads like wildfire and nations tighten up their entry points, Nigeria has failed to map out strategies to prevent the importation of the virus through the sea. The Guardian observed that there …
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The new Assistant Inspector General, (AIG) Marine Command, Muhammad Uba Kura, has said the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), has the potential of addressing issues on criminal activities in the nation’s ports. Kura said this when the management team of the …
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Ahead of the completion of ongoing repair work at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the Federal Government says it has upgraded navigational facilities at the airport. The airport was closed in August 2019 for repairs. The Nigerian Airspace Management …
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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali (retd.), on Monday, said Nigeria’s borders remained shut due to yet-to-be-concluded border security strategies between Nigeria and neighbouring communities. Ali stated this at an event held at the Customs headquarters in Abuja to …
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The Federal Government has acquired one training simulator and six aircraft for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, within the last two days. The Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, announced on Twitter on Sunday, through his handle, @hadisirika, …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has set the attainment of a Chartered Institute of Customs Brokers in Nigeria as its top agenda for 2020. The President of ANLCA, Hon. Tony Iju Nwabunike made this …
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· Shippers Council to demarket Lekki deep seaport without rail By Kenneth Jukpor A logistics tragedy looms at Lekki following the construction of the Lekki deep seaport without railway connection as the sponsors of the deep seaport shy away from the …
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*Former NIMASA DG storms out of Minister’s meeting *SOAN President sulks, seeks audience with Amaechi By Kenneth Jukpor Brimming with anxiety for the expeditious disbursement of the $200million Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF), the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi …
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As part of efforts to ensure ease of doing business at the nation’s ports, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Marine Command of the Nigerian Police has entered a new partnership. The Management of the Shippers’ Council, led by the …
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THE Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria has said it is planning to create a cargo village to improve freight forwarding in Nigeria. Deputy President of CRFFN, Alban Igwe, disclosed this during the council’s meeting with stakeholders …
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Despite privatising the power sector, the Federal Government has spent over N1.7tn on the sector in the last three years, an interim report submitted to the National Economic Council indicated on Thursday. The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, chairs …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that the amount in the Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) is $200 million which is approximately N72 billion. Amaechi revealed this in a strategic meeting with ship owners and other …
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NOVA Merchant Bank has been appointed as a designated collecting bank for import, excise and other duties by the Nigeria Customs Service. A statement said this was in fulfilment of its commitment to constantly find new ways to serve its …
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After much delay, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has begun calibration of Category III Instrument Landing System at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), in Lagos. Media source learnt that the process begun with the arrival of the newly-acquired, …
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· NIMASA, Finance Ministry To Slash Customs Duties On Ships, Spare Parts · We have secured tax holidays for vessel import – Bello By Kenneth Jukpor The global uncertainty occasioned by the economic tussle between the United States of America (USA) and …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The Federal Government says it is targeting placing Nigeria among the first 70 countries in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index by 2023, with the maritime sector expected to be the economic anchor, according to …
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As 181 workers receive commendation in Long Service Awards By Kenneth Jukpor GAC Shipping Company emerged the overall best shipping company in Nigeria at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) 2019 Industry Stakeholders’ Merit Awards which held in …
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Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has said that with its increased fleet to 9 aircraft, it is targeting 7.2 million passengers from its current figure of over 5.4 million passengers as announced during its 11th Anniversary in November 2019. The airline …
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has blamed the incessant flight delays and cancellations in local operations on the depleted fleet of some of the operating airlines. The apex regulatory body said t he multiple delays further worsened during the …
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