Hard times await pirates that operate on Nigerian waters, as the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Bill, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari recommended a life sentence for culprits. A copy obtained by media source, showed the …
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Owners of ‘MT APECUS’ have berated the federal government, the navy, the police as well as the Indian government over the recent release of five Indian sailors and one Nigerian (the captain) kidnapped in Bonny, arguing that they did nothing …
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Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO aviance) Plc, plans to grow its turnover to N35 billion as part of its ongoing strategic initiatives to deliver significant growths over the next five years. The company unveiled this at a presentation of the …
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By Okuneye Moyosola Drones have been highlighted as a viable solution to addressing security and traffic problems at Nigerian seaports. This was disclosed at a Drone Technology and Entrepreneurship Workshop organized by the American Embassy in partnership with Global Air …
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By Kenneth Jukpor In what can be described as a breakthrough in Nigeria’s war against piracy and other crimes on the nation’s territorial waters, President Mohammadu Buhari has signed the Anti-Piracy bill. According to the Director General of the …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to address the numerous challenges affecting the carriage of goods in country, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has revealed that a law to regulate the carriage of goods by rail will soon be introduced …
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• NSC expresses commitment to re-introduce cargo trackers at seaports The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Hassan Bello, has declared that a private sector-led national fleet will aid Federal Government’s economic diversification drive, create wealth, and provide massive employment …
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The Federal Government has approved a new condition of service for the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). The approval, conveyed in a letter dated June 25, 2019 and sent to the Bureau from the office of the Head of Civil Service …
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By Kenneth Jukpor In the last two weeks, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Border Area Command, has intercepted some contraband items worth over N10 million, including women hair, table waters, expired ginger drinks, foreign parboiled rice, among others. …
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21 Passengers Without Life Jackets – NIWA By Kenneth Jukpor The National Inland Waterways Authority has confirmed the occurrence of a boat mishap in Lagos over the weekend, reporting that ten (10) persons have been confirmed dead with only three …
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The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) yesterday said one more body had been recovered, now making seven persons confirmed dead in a Saturday night boat mishap on Lagos waterway. General Manager of the agency, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, told newsmen that …
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Crude palm oil producers and processors in the country have called on the Federal Government to close its borders with the Republic of Benin for allegedly sabotaging Nigeria’s economic interest. Specifically, the local producers are accusing the Benin Republic of …
Read More »Transport sector veterans in the private and public sectors are set to converge in Lagos for the third edition of the annual Transport Leadership Lecture and Awards as icons ponder a road-map for responsive and accountable leadership in the transport …
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· How poor infrastructure affects farm produce export By Kenneth Jukpor Despite the numerous trending video clips of free flow of traffic in Apapa and the recent assurance by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo that the government is adopting short-term, …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to key into the global appeal for more women in shipping and accelerate gender parity, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Mr. Hassan Bello has revealed that the Council plans …
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By Okuneye Moyosola MMS WOFHOF Initiative is set to empower more Nigerian women as the 3rd Women in Leadership and Career Empowerment Programme (WILCEP) Africa, the mentorship arm of MMS WOFHOF Initiative, a Non-Profit Organization registered in Nigeria. The 2-day …
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Baggage taggers across the nation’s airports will face dire consequences, as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has increased surveillance and is monitoring workers around the airport The Airports managers are disturbed due to the recent rise of the …
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots and airline operators to be wary of bad weather and attendant thunderstorms. The weather alert, issued last Thursday, was in lieu of the outset of the rainy season and the need …
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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to guarantee increased participation of women in the maritime sector and curb the incidents of discrimination, the Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Commodore Duja Effedua (Rtd) has called for jail-term punishments for …
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By Okuneye Moyosola Academic experts in the maritime sector have urged stakeholders in the industry to come together in order to achieve a sustainable maritime environment for characterized by safety and healthiness. Eco-toxicologist/Lecturer, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Mrs. …
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