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•Importers bemoan hike in duty rate Nigerians may be bracing for higher prices of commodities as the spiral effect of the sudden increase in import duty by over 6.1 per cent by the Federal Government, takes toll on prices. Already, …

In a bid to curb the growing rate of crimes and crashes associated with motorcycles and tricycles and the quest to improve upon the existing National Drivers and Vehicles Database, the Federal Road safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its position …

* VP inspects progress of work done at Lagos port environs   Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has assured that the Federal Government is adopting short-term, mid-term and long-term measures, including improving infrastructure, towards resolving the Apapa gridlock …

* Dakuku urges men to support women inclusion As part of efforts to key into the global appeal for more women in shipping, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari, has revealed that President Muhammadu …

The Ports & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) has commenced moves to transfer all Roll in Roll Out (RoRo) cargoes to Ikorodu Lighter Terminal. The PTML terminal in Lagos Port complex has therefore urged the importers urgently clear their goods from …

INTELS Nigeria Limited has graduated a fresh batch of 80 women under its Women Empowerment Programme Scheme Synergy (WEPSS). WEPSS, which is a Corporate Social Responsibility programme of INTELS, was established in 2013 with the vision of empowering 5,000 community …

. Nation unveils first indigenous navigational chart Over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s waters are yet to be surveyed to modern standards, with more than 90 per cent yet to be charted with recent survey data, according to the Nigerian …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to ensure the gains of the bilateral Customs connectivity between Nigeria and Benin Republic, is harnessed optimally, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has admonished traders as …

The Federal Government has taken the verification and payment of ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL) in Diaspora to London, United Kingdom (UK). The two-week exercise, which will be conducted by an inter-ministerial team, begins today, Monday, June …

· Truckers summoned to fish out corrupt officers · Extortion persists – Truckers, Freight Agents By Kenneth Jukpor Three months after N100 million was allegedly found in the account of a junior Naval officer stationed along Lagos port access roads to control …

The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) , Capt. Hamisu Yadudu has said FAAN will soon commence a complete rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu runway as the Federal Ministry of Aviation and its consultants have …

The Ports Management Association in West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) has elected Mr. Jean Marie Koffi, as the new Secretary General of the body. Mr. Koffi who is from the Port of Abidjan, Cote D’voire, defeated two other contestants, IliyasuIdrisu …

• Say CBN freezing of culprits’ accounts will boost diversification drive  Real sector operators and the banking industry have rallied support for the recent clampdown of smugglers by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as it prepares to freeze the …

Telecommunications operators in the country have urged of the federal government to call the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to order over its threat to decommission telecoms masts around airports. Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said any …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Enugu State government have entered into a collaboration to effectively tackle encroachment and illegal occupants around Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The pact was sealed yesterday after the tour of the …

By Kenneth Jukpor   Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected the sum of N2,627,149,100 in the last three months at the Seme border Command.   The Customs Area Controller (CAC) at the Command, Compt. Mohammed Uba revealed this while showcasing …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to provide solutions to the problem of ship finance in Nigeria, the Bank of Industry (BoI) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are set to enter partnership to develop a …

  The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday announced the seizure of 175 pieces of textiles materials worth N2.2 million smuggled into the country from Benin Republic. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Uba Mohammed, who paraded …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced demolition of 7,012 telecommunication masts belonging to Globacom Nigeria Limited in different locations within Nigeria immediately. This is following the expiry of the 30 day ultimatum issued to telecommunications service providers by …

·  NEEDS Assessment crucial to transforming maritime sector ·  Polytechnics, not universities germane to maritime sector growth By Kenneth Jukpor Few weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari declined assent to the bill seeking the establishment of Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) in Okerenkoko, Delta …