The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has congratulated the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Alhaji Idris Abubakar NAGAFF sent its felicitations via a letter signed by its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam which described the appointment of …
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African airlines posted the second highest demand growth globally in May, with traffic up 9.5 per cent, compared to a year ago, the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday. The IATA, in its global passenger traffic results for February which was …
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Following the commencement of the implementation of the new foreign exchange policy, which moves the naira to dollar exchange rate from 197 to a minimum of 280, customs duties on imported cargoes have risen by about 43 per cent. Prior …
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Sunday directed airlines operating in the country, particularly foreign carriers, to immediately stop the sale of air tickets in the United States dollars and other foreign currencies. According to the regulatory agency, the affected …
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• Jalal explains “missing” billions of 2% NAC levy • New survival window for terminal operators • New anti-smuggling policy under way The Director- General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Engr. Aminu …
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The President of African Federation of Freight Forwarders (AFOFF), Mr. Lexzy Nwangwu has admonished the government to be more resourceful in dealing with water hyacinths in the country. During an exclusive chat with MMS Plus, Mr. Nwangwu spoke on the …
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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has disclosed that the Agency was working towarding achieving 95% compliance to all International Maritime Organization (IMO) instruments. Dr. Peterside gave this assurance during a …
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Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to address the health and environmental hazards posed by acidic substances from abandoned containers at the Ikorodu Container Terminal. The Deputy Director, Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement, Chief C.C Agu …
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Dana Air has announced that it will recommence scheduled operations from Lagos to the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri from July 11, 2016. The addition of Owerri brings the current route network coverage of the airline to five destinations – …
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Col . Hammeed Ali (Rtd), the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently visited 13 excisable factories in Lagos in a bid to ensure that the duty accruable to government is paid promptly, especially by defaulting establishments. Represented by …
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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has debunked claims that he was planning to employ staff as he stressed that the Agency was over-staffed. Dr. Peterside said this during a media …
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The Chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup has advocated for the use of arbitration, mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling commercial disputes in the maritime industry. Speaking when she received …
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is broke and is struggling to pay salaries as a result of the economic downturn confronting the country. The Director-General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, said this at a press briefing in Lagos on …
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• Dakuku Affirms N420billion N2.8 trillion cargo dues debt by the multinational shipping lines operating in Nigeria has pitched the House Committee on Marine Transport against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). While members of the committee got …
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“I Have 35 Years Concession” Following the eviction of Tarzan Marine Enterprise from Badore and Ijede jetties by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), its Managing Director, Mr. Gani S. Balogun has revealed how he stopped the former Lagos State …
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The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has frowned at the actions of the Nigeria Customs Cargo Examiners, describing their treatment of the stakeholders as “very unprofessional” NAGAFF lamented that Customs Cargo Examiners were abusing the regime of …
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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that technology is an enabler required for the growth of the maritime industry. The DG who said this when members of the Lagos …
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Another non-maritime professional has been appointed to head a key maritime agency, as President Muhammadu Buhari last week appointed Boss Gida Mustapha as the new Managing Director of the National Inland Waterway Authority (NIWA). The Secretary to the Government of …
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Six years after the idea of initiating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the nation’s maritime industry was born, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) in Abuja. While launching …
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Olu Akinsoji, the Chairman, Ministerial Committee on Modalities for the Establishment of Nigerian Fleet , has said that Nigeria lost 2.2 billion dollars in 2014 due to the lack of ships. Mr. Akinsoji said this while submitting the committee’s report …
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