*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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Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has formally withdrawn its membership from the Maritime Advocacy and Action Group (MAAG). MAAG which comprised the freight forwarding and customs brokers association as well as the truckers association in the maritime sector …
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· Nigeria runs highest port charges in West, Central Africa · Freight Agents To Shut Ports If this trend of economic rape in the shipping industry continues, the nation’s economy and port users will remain hopelessly in perpetual bondage …
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The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has set up a Five-Man Fact Finding Committee to look into the activities of two of its Chapters.The affected Chapters are Tincan Island and PTML.Inaugurating the Five-Man Fact Finding Committee at …
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The Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi has showered praises on the officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their professionalism in combating insurgency even in the face of unwarranted criticisms. …
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Against the backdrop of intensified naval patrol of coastal borders and waterways of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States to check the activities of oil bunkering and sea pirates, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called on the …
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Critical stakeholders in the clearing subsector of the Nigerian maritime industry have disagreed on whether the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) can be queried on quantity alone and not on value. In his opening speech at the 3rd Anniversary, Conferment of Awards …
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The proliferation of adulterated petroleum products has been seriously condemned by the director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Mr. George Osahon at Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) African Downstream Expo in Lagos recently. Mr. Osahon said that the …
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An expert has advised Nigerians to exploit the vast potentials of Biogas techno logy as alternative to electricity and fuel consumption. This call was made by Mrs. Chioma Nina Ani, an expert on Biogas Technology and Project Director of Avenam …
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