Issues bordering on the quality of the business environment in Lagos, especially those relating to Apapa ports, parlous state of infrastructure and multiple taxation will form the bedrock of private sector’s decision on who becomes the next governor of the …
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has attributed the recent delays observed by port users in the approval of Form M’s and Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) to its internal auditing of Fast-Track beneficiaries. Customs revealed this in a press release signed …
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The Nigerian Trawler Owners Association (NITOA) and the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association have accused the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over failure to respond swiftly to distress call on the recent fire …
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The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has commenced investigations into the accident involving a Tampico (TB9) aircraft marked 5N-CBP belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. General Manager, Public Affairs, AIB,Tunji Oketunbi gave the hint in a statement …
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. No plan, no strategy for port sector growth · Calabar Dredging: How NPA can generate N50bn By Kenneth Jukpor Nearly six months has passed since Togo attained hub-port status in West and Central Africa, yet Nigeria continues to slide downward as …
Read More »As part of efforts to address the myriad of challenges inhibiting the seaports in the Eastern part of the country, the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) is set to organized a crucial stakeholders’ conference on Wednesday, this week at Four …
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Domestic flight operations rose by 23.7 per cent in 2018, figures obtained from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority have shown. The figures obtained by our correspondent showed that domestic airlines operated 59,818 flights from January to December 2018, compared to …
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Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has deployed a state-of-the-art Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to boost operations at its Port Harcourt station. Manager, Corporate Communications, Vanessa Uansohia, said in a statement made available to newsmen that the Ground Support Equipment …
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As part of activities to mark the 2019 United Nation’s International Women’s Day (IWD), MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF) Initiative is set to organize MMS Hall Of Famers’ Day on the theme;“Innovating Passion For Sustainable Living: A …
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Air passenger traffic nationwide has recorded sharp decline after last Saturday’s general elections and initial uncertainties over the outcome. Though the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, was yesterday declared the winner, fears of violent reactions appeared to have forced many travelers …
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has expressed its readiness to support initiatives aimed at getting more African women involved in the operations of the maritime industry. Director-General, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, who disclosed this during a courtesy visit …
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Stakeholders in one of Nigeria’s major seaports, the Calabar Port, Cross River State, has again cried out for urgent attention from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), following many years of neglect. The port, which lies 45 nautical mile (about 84km) …
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Three years without a major accident or fatality has earned both African and European commercial carriers top positions in the 2018 Airline Safety Performance ratings, recently released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA, the clearing house for over …
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The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, has pledged his support for the Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited as the company formally takes possession of the Warri Port Terminal B. This was expressed when the board and management …
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Emirates Airlines has revealed plans to upscale flight services to Abuja, with twice-daily flights beginning from June 1. The new services, “based on popular demand”, is to be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, bringing the airlines’ daily frequencies in Nigeria …
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Governor Udom Emmanuel at the commissioning of Akwa Ibom State government has launched Ibom Air airlines, becoming the first State in Nigeria to own a commercial airline. This investment by the state government would create employment opportunities and also enhance …
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. NPA’s anti-corruption squad helpless as extortion persists · Manual truck call-up system – dead on arrival · ‘Nigerian port recovery charge’ influenced by NPA, NIMASA – PTML By Kenneth Jukpor Despite the genuine efforts of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), truck …
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In a bid to steer the organization towards attaining its core objectives, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has created nine new Directorates to enable the Council effectively carry out its obligations to stakeholders across the country. This development will also …
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As the political intrigues linger, import and export activities at the nation’s gateways have significantly reduced owing to the uncertainty trailing the polity at this critical period. This is even as Nigerians continued to count their losses over the cancellation …
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has started the distribution of seized smuggled rice, vegetable oil to orphanage homes in Lagos. Spokesman of the Service, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah, who confirmed this development in a chat with journalists in Lagos, said …
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