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 The ongoing restructuring that led to the dismissal of many workers in different aviation agencies will help the sector increase its contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said. According to …

 The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a 20ft container of “READY TO EAT FOODS” like Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice, Ogbono, Yam Porridge imported from India. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bashar Yusuf, spoke with stakeholders at …

 The Federal Government on Monday announced that 571,000 tonnes of foreign rice warehoused in neighbouring countries were being targeted for the Nigerian market for the Christmas and New Year season, but vowed to stop their entry. It also stated that …

…As Fiscal Policy Changes Continue The Federal Government has continued to implement drastic changes in the fiscal policies of the nation, with the latest being the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders with effect from January 1, …

In a bid to appreciate the efforts of the major stakeholders in the shipping industry, the Complaints Unit of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council organized a “Stakeholders Appreciation Night” last week to congratulate stakeholders on their immerse contribution towards the growth …

 Despite efforts to increase security at the country’s airports, cases of passengers losing items in their baggage to unknown persons is on the increase. Although official figures obtained from the Consumer Protection Department of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority showed …

 *NNPC Invites Indigenous shipowners over crude carriage *SOAN Promotes local content with Locally bred seafarers Fresh facts have emerged on why the Federal Government has resolved to sign a crude oil supply contract with Niger Republic, even as the Nigerian …

 The Nigerian Ports Authority has expressed concerns over the gridlock in Apapa, Lagos, which is hampering access to the Lagos seaports. The Managing Director, NPA, Ms.  Hadiza Usman, who said this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, however, declared that …

 The Federal Government has stepped up response against spillage in the marine sector, the Minister of Environment, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, has said. This, she said, was to prevent oil pollution in water bodies as more companies were moving their crude …

 No fewer than 22 illegal refineries and oil wells have been destroyed by the Nigerian Navy in an operation in the Ogu Bolo area of Rivers State. Our correspondent learnt that the NNS, in a patrol team from FOB BONNY, …

 Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited made history recently when the largest ship to call at any Nigerian port berthed at the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos terminal of Ports & Cargo, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group. The container vessel, …

 Before the end of 2017, Nigeria will begin to export rice to other countries, the Central Bank of Nigeria has said. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okoroafor, said this on Tuesday during a sensitisation/awareness programme for farmers …

 The Senate Committee on Privatisation has said it will propose a complete ban on the importation of used cars. It, therefore, charged local automakers to manufacture affordable and energy-efficient cars for Nigerians so that when the ban was in place, …

 The Senate Committee on Privatisation on Monday revealed plans to summon the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, over the concession of the Muritala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 and other airports across the country. The Chairman of the …

 The issuance of Environmental Impact Assessment certificates by state governments is illegal, the Federal Government has said. It stated this on Monday following the rising cases of issuance of EIA certificates by different agencies of state governments, stressing that it …

 *Operator blames Amaechi, leadership changes  *Investors in national fleet to get CVFF Concessionaires of the Inland Container Depots(ICDs) and Container Freight Stations(CFSs), called dry port risk outright revocation of their licences if they fail to submit their new agreement this …

 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has called for the review of the nation’s trade policy especially on  the carriage of goods by Free On Board basis rather than Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF). NIMASA emphasized this during the …

 The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has said that the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria would be a member Council’s recruitment panel. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Shipper Council, Mr. Hassan Bello stated this when he hosted …

 The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has identified quality of governance, anti-corruption, institutional integrity, education as well as sound economic policies as factors that can transform a nation to greatness. Dr. …

 Worried by the constraint to free access into the airports, the Senate House Committee on Aviation has ordered the review of toll collection system in airports around the country. The committee directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), one …