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By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to curb the haphazard movement of trucks along the port access roads in Lagos, the Federal Government has decided to refloat a manual truck call-up system that would see only trucks with specific …

The SIFAX Group-led consortium, Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited, has assured the Federal Government and other stakeholders that it would turn around the fortunes of the Terminal B, Warri Old Port with services that meet global best standards. This …

By Kenneth Jukpor The League of Maritime Editors and Publishers (LOMEP) yesterday, lampooned the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over the lavish N500 million on the Corporate Dinner and Merit Award organized recently by the agency at …

•Listed among companies to inspire Africa in 2019 Lagos Deep offshore Logistic Base, LADOL, made the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) list of companies to inspire Africa in 2019 having been found to have met the Group’s stringent conditions of …

The Federal Government has concessioned the Terminal ‘B’ Warri Old Port, in Delta State, to Ocean & Cargo Terminal Services Limited, in a bid to increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and ensure modernised port development.The concession of the port is …

• Gets terminal operator of the year award Tin Can Island Container Terminal (TICT), said it has invested about N70 billion ($225 million) in the provision and development of facilities at the terminal B of the Lagos Port in the …

* As NIMASA Organizes Admiralty Law Seminar for Judges The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged the Nigerian judicial system to ensure efficiency and timely dispensation of justice in maritime …

Mr. Kingsley Anaroke is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of  Kings Communications Limited, publishers of Money Management Series (MMS Plus) Newspaper. It is essentially a Public Relations and Publishing firm with interests in Perception Management, Investment Relations, Brand Management, Media Relations …

As part of efforts to ensure better service delivery, corporate reengineering and advance the company to the next level strategic growth, SIFAX Group has appointed Mr. Adekunle AbdulRazaq Oyinloye as the new Group Managing Director. Adekunle Oyinloye is the immediate …

A truck laden with a 40ft container lost control at Molete, Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday, killed an unidentified woman and injured others. An eye-witness narrated that the tragedy occurred at about 8am under the Molete flyover after the brake …

By Kenneth Jukpor Buhari Tips Baro Port To Decongest Nigerian Seaports, Roads By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria’s President, Mohammadu Buhari has tipped the Baro River Port to help decongest the seaports in Lagos and other parts of the country. Buhari who …

· Baro River Port Has Huge Economic Benefits For Nigeria- Mamora By Kenneth Jukpor Indigenous ship-owners have raised alarm that Nigeria loses over N55 billion annually via lighterage operations in the nation’s oil and gas sector as foreign vessels dominate the …

The Minister of State for Power, Mustapha Shauri on Thursday last week directed the Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency (NEMSA) to establish offices at the nation’s airports and seaports for certification of electrical equipment being imported into the country. Shauri …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded Leadstream Aviation the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate, to carry out Boeing 737 series type-rating training locally. The Director-General of NCAA, Captain Muhtar Usman, while presenting the certificate in Lagos, expressed satisfaction …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to curb the menace of smuggling in the country, the Seme Border command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) would prioritize robust sensitization and enlightenment campaigns for the border communities this year. The …

As part of activities to mark its 20th anniversary, the League of Maritime Editors and Publishers (LOMEP) holds a 20th Anniversary Lecture, Awards and inauguration of Patrons and Executives on Thursday next week. The event which is scheduled to hold at …

By Kenneth Jukpor   The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority  (NIWA) Senator Mamora Olorunnimbe has projected that the Baro river port would usher in massive economic benefits for Niger State and the nation at large. Mamora who …

As part of efforts to reward diligence and build on the company’s modest achievements, Kings Communication Limited, publishers of MMS Plusnewspaper has promoted several members of managerial staff in a recent reorganization. Following the new appointments, Mrs. Ifeoma Iloh became …

Some succour may be underway for global shipping container terminal industry this year, with soaring throughput and projected earnings of about $25 billion, all things being equal. Maritime insight and intelligence provider, Drewry, market forecast showed the sector would remain …

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc yesterday enhanced its operations with the acquisition of state-of-the-art ground handling equipment worth of N1 billion. With this development, the company, which recently enlisted on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), has …