The Federal Government, yesterday in Lagos declared that with effect from January 2015, Maritime vessels purchased overseas without inputs from local ship builders in Nigeria will not be allowed to operate in Nigeria. This, was revealed by Mr Ernest Nwapa the …
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The Nigerian Ports Authority has pledged to support, encourage and work for the successful implementation of the Cabotage Act even though it is the statutory function of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Malam Abdullahi who made the …
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*Bills With The National Assembly *IoTA Boss Faults Shippers’ Council’s Economic Regulatory Role The Federal Government has proposed reforms in the road sector that could save the country about N500 Billion yearly in vehicle operations cost alone, with over two …
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Barring any last minute change, all processes in the Nigerian port will soon become automated to make for easy facilitation of transactions and checkmating fraudulent practices in the maritime sector. The President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan revealed this …
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The Director General (DG) of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Joseph Odumodu has sued for jail terms for importers of fake and adulterated products into the country the DG said that the importation of substandard goods into the country has …
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The Managing Director, Arik Airline, Mr Chris Ndulue, yeserday said the airline had increased its flights on the Enugu, Benin, Calabar and Ibadan routes to cope with passenger demand. Ndulue spoke in an interview with the newsmen in Lagos. He …
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In line with the effort of the Federal Government to make the maritime industry grow, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Hassan Bello has stated the need to boost indigenous shipping capacity in Nigeria. He stated …
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…Insists On Shutdown The recent attack on the officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) by the clearing agents has been likened to terrorist act.The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the …
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· Power Generation Ratio Per Person in U.S.: 2,889 Watts; S/Africa: 1,046; Nigeria: 30 Watts Having failed to provide power supply to Nigerians as promised severally the Federal Government has resorted to the deployment of renewable energy as alternative power …
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*Upholds Shippers Council Regulations Against STOAN Followings the raging controversy in the port sub-sector over the progressive storage charges and shipping charges, the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has admitted that the Federal Government made mistake in carrying out port …
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Contrary to media report that Nigeria is importing gas from Ghana, the Chief Director, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Ghana Thomas Akabzaa has said that the report is wrong rather it is Ghana that is importing gas from Nigeria. Speaking …
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As part of efforts to encourage more indigenous companies in growing the economy, the federal government has announced plans to reward about 100 top companies in the country. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, who disclosed this to …
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Contrary to the claim of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) that then new Minimum Standard for Trucks in the port is gaining acceptability and producing positive results, a critical stakeholder in the trucking business has said the scheme is just …
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In the 3rd quarter ended in September, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) an increase in the cargo throughput handled at the Nigerian ports compared to the same period in the previous year. This was contained in the release sent to MMS …
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Mr. Jude Ige emerged unopposed in the Tin can Chapter election of the Association of Registered Freight Forwarders, Nigeria (AREFFN) held in Lagos, yesterday. Among the nine positions opened for contest, only two positions saw actual contest as the remaining …
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The Federal Government has been advised to cut down on the number of political aides especially at both the executive and legislative arms of the government as a means of cutting cost in the country instead of imposing unnecessary austerity …
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In view of the incessant freedom granted suspected pirates and sea robbers arrested by the anti-piracy security operatives of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the agency has called on the judges of the Federal High court to …
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Aniebonam Beats A Retreat AREFF Jumps Fence Maritime Workers’ Union Divided Baring any last minute truce, the freight agents will begin withdrawal of services nationwide this week in protest against the rip-off at the terminals by terminal operators operating at …
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The earlier complaints by the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) about the operational activities of the Nigeria Customs Service engendered the interactive meeting between the duo at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, yesterday. The meeting which comprised of …
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The organizers of West African Industry Conference (WAPIC) is set to honour individuals and organizations that have contributed immensely to the development of the power sector in the West African region. The event which is coming up on the 18th and …
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