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Why Nigeria-Niger Rail Line Is Critical To Both Nations, Africa

Why Nigeria-Niger Rail Line Is Critical To Both Nations, Africa

  The Federal Government has stressed the importance of the Nigeria-Niger Republic rail line, reaffirming that the project will boost trade and other socio-economic interactions between both countries and in the continent. Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo stated this …

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NSC Board, Management Condoles With Orakwusi Family

Lekki Port Will Reduce Cost Of Doing Business In Nigerian Ports-Jime

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) on Monday promised to ensure efficiency at the $1.5bn Lekki Port, stating that all manners of sharp practices won’t be allowed at the new port. This is even as the nations economic regulator said it …

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Weak regulations affecting industries — SON

SON Develops 24 Draft African Traditional Medicine Standards

  The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) played host to the National Mirror Committee (NMC) on African Traditional Medicine (ATM) as it recently held its 13th Technical Meeting at the Organisation’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Director General, SON, …

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Giving Maritime Media The Honour They Deserve

NPA, ICRC Work On More Deep Seaports Amidst Fear Of Glut

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko has said that more deep seaports are set to emerge in Nigeria in the next few years. According to him,  in his verified Twitter handle, there are several requests …

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Maritime operators to get $700m for vessel acquisition –FG

Why No Shipowner Has Applied For CVFF – Jamoh

  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) has said that no shipowner has applied for the Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund(CVFF) since  the Federal Government announce its readiness to disburse the funds because there was no modalities in place . However,  NIMASA …

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Buhari Commissions 13km Lagos Blue Line

Buhari Commissions 13km Lagos Blue Line

  President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday officially commissioned the first phase of the 13km Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) train popularly called the Lagos Blue Line. The rail project according to the Lagos State …

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Nnadi Resumes At Seme As Jibo Gets ACG Posting

Nnadi Resumes At Seme As Jibo Gets ACG Posting

  The new Controller of Seme Customs Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, on Monday resumed duties at the Command. Nnadi took over from Comptroller Bello Jibo who moves to Abuja headquarters of the Service as Acting Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) . …

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Lekki Deep Seaport, Major  Legacy  Of  PMB'S Administration – Transport Minister

Lekki Deep Seaport, Major  Legacy  Of  PMB’S Administration – Transport Minister

  The  Minister Of Transportation,  Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has described the Lekki Deep Seaport as one of the major legacies of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister revealed this at the state banquet in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari by the …

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FG asks London court to cancel $11bn damages

FG asks London court to cancel $11bn damages

  Nigeria was the victim of “a campaign of bribery and deception” over a collapsed gas processing project, its lawyers told London’s High Court on Monday, as the country’s appeal against an $11bn damages bill got underway. Reuters reported that …

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Late Otunba Olakunle Folarin Was A Maritime Repository Of Knowledge- Sambo

Late Otunba Olakunle Folarin Was A Maritime Repository Of Knowledge- Sambo

The Minister Of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has described the late Otunba Olakunle Folarin Sunday as a Maritime Repository of Knowledge. Sambo eulogised the late Otunba Folarin during a night of tribute in honour of the maritime icon at Harbour …

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Rate hikes ineffective against inflation, LCCI tells CBN

Emefiele: How DSS Quizzed 27 Bank CEOs Over Forex Fraud

There is no respite yet for the embattled Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, in his battle of wits against the Department of State Services as the Agency on Thursday submitted more damning evidence against the apex bank’s boss, …

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NPA: Sambo  Pledges  Support  To  Workers’ Welfare

NPA: Sambo  Pledges  Support  To  Workers’ Welfare

The  Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has pledged the support of the Ministry of Transportation to the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) on its initiatives on staff welfare. Sambo made the pledge at the 2022 Year Long Service/Merit Award of the NPA …

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African Trade: Development Banks Ready To Finance Projects

African Trade: Development Banks Ready To Finance Projects

The availability and willingness of development banks in Africa to finance projects has changed the impression that funds are not accessible for ship or infrastructure finance. Speaking with MMS Plus, the Chairperson, Sealink Implementation Committee, Mrs Dabney Shall-Holma said, “There …

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Stakeholders knock FG over $3.2bn Customs modernisation project

Customs Confirms Management Shake Up

 The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) finally has confirmed the appointment and redeployment of 20 management members of staff to enhance strategic and effective service delivery.  Recall that MMS Plus had reported that there was a major repositioning exercise in the service …

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SAHCO Wins Accuracy, Precision Excellence Award

SAHCO Wins Accuracy, Precision Excellence Award

Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has won the 2022 Accuracy and Precision Excellence award. The Award was conferred on SAHCO PLC by AVOLAD Engineering Nigeria Limited during their 2022 Accuracy and Precision Excellence Award Dinner held in Lagos. According …

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Media Organize Colloquium In Honour Of Late Otunba Kunle Folarin  Thursday

Media Organize Colloquium In Honour Of Late Otunba Kunle Folarin  Thursday

Media Friends of Late Otunba Kunle Folarin in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, NPCC, will hold a One-Day Colloquium in honour of the late maritime sage, Otunba Kunle Folarin on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  Captains of industry, dignitaries, …

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N13bn drugs, military hardware seized at Lagos airport

N13bn drugs, military hardware seized at Lagos airport

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said it intercepted hard drugs, and military and police hardware at the cargo section of the airport. Addressing journalists at the command in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Customs …

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Shipowners split over $350m maritime fund disbursement

Shipowners split over $350m maritime fund disbursement

The Shipowners Association of Nigeria has disagreed with the Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s request for its merger with the Nigerian Indigenous Shipowners Association as a prerequisite over the disbursement of the $350m and N16bn Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund. NIMASA …

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Customs Loses N135billion To NDDC In Waivers

Customs Loses N135billion To NDDC In Waivers

By Genevieve Aningo   Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) incurred revenue losses of 135billion to strings of Federal Government duty concessions, exemptions and waivers in seven years to the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) in what has been described as a major encumbrance …

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Customs Initiates New Cargo Fast Track Code To Reward Compliance

Kirikiri Customs To Unveil Book On Customs Administration

  The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command in collaboration with Comptroller (Dr.) Ben Oramalugo , will officially launch a book titled: “Customs Administration In Nigeria” The venue of the book launch is the Conference Room of Nigeria Customs …

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