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FG May Lift  Suspension On Nigerdock

FG May Lift  Suspension On Nigerdock

The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to lift the suspension order on Nigerdock following its willingness to abide by the rules and its contributions to the growth of the nation’s economy. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, stated …

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Nigeria, 16 others begin test-run of single air transport market treaty

Nigeria, 16 others begin test-run of single air transport market treaty

•We are not aware, local airlines say Nigeria and 16 African countries have agreed to begin implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), starting with the test-run of the initiative. By the new agreement, the 17 countries, out …

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Expert advises domestic airlines to apply as flag carriers

Expert advises domestic airlines to apply as flag carriers

The Chief Executive Officer, Centurion Security Limited, Capt John Ojikutu (retd) advised that domestic airlines seek government approval to designate one or two of them as flag carriers instead of going to court over the Nigeria Air deal. He said …

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ECOWAS donates facilities to boost Nigeria’s fruits export

ECOWAS donates facilities to boost Nigeria’s fruits export

The  Project Coordination Unit of the Economic Community of West African States has provided fruit fly surveillance materials and phytosanitary equipment to the Federal Government to help restart the export of selected fruits from Nigeria. ECOWAS said the technology would …

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Why Nigeria Hosted The World At NIMS 2022- Usoro

Why Nigeria Hosted The World At NIMS 2022- Usoro

  The Nigeria International Maritime Summit ( NIMS),2022  is a deliberate effort to demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable blue economy and reduction of carbon emissions. Chairman of the Summit, Barr. Mfon Ekong Usoro stated this in her welcome address  to  the …

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We generated over N1.6bn in October – Lagos airport Customs

We generated over N1.6bn in October – Lagos airport Customs

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said that it collected a total sum of N1.6bn as revenue for the month of October 2022. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Destiny Tomo, said …

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NEPC To Honour Dr. Madu, CEO Multimix Academy, Others

NEPC To Honour Dr. Madu, CEO Multimix Academy, Others

Dr Obiora  Madu, Managing Director,Chief Executive Officer, Multimix Academy is among those to be honoured at the  maiden edition of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council(NEPC) Week. According to the nomination letter signed by the Executive Director,Chief Executive Officer of NEPC,Dr …

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Piracy: IMO Lauds NIMASA, Navy Over Reduction

Piracy: IMO Lauds NIMASA, Navy Over Reduction

By Frank Odinukaeze   The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy for the huge success recorded at the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) in recent times. Delivering the …

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Nigeria  Will  Return To IMO Council Seat In 2023- Sambo

Nigeria  Will  Return To IMO Council Seat In 2023- Sambo

By Frank Odinukaeze   As part of the gains of the visit of the International Maritime Organization’s ( IMO), Secretary General to Nigeria, there is hopes that Nigeria might return to the IMO Council seat next year 2023. Minister of …

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Agency pledges to improve air safety

Agency pledges to improve air safety

Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria has restated its efforts towards enhancing aviation safety in Africa and beyond through quality investigations of air mishaps. The statement was made on Monday by the Commissioner of the Bureau, Engr. Akin Olateru, who was represented …

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Poor finance hindering maritime de-carbonisation policy

Poor finance hindering maritime de-carbonisation policy

Stakeholders in the shipping industry have identified poor finance and rickety ships littering African waters as one major challenge facing the International Maritime Organisation zero emission policy. The stakeholders spoke on Monday in Lagos at the Nigeria International Maritime Summit, …

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Why I Abandoned NTC, Ex-Transport Minister

$350 CVFF Disbursement: Shipowners Dismiss Minister’s Promise, Say Not Possible Under Buhari’s Regime

  ·  Guideline sets $25million limit ·  Want initiative called off Against hope that the over $350million Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund(CVFF) will be disbursed soon as promised by the Minister of Transportation, Engr. Muazu Sambo, members of the indigenous ship …

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More Tributes Pour As PCC Plans To Immortalize Late Otunba Folarin

More Tributes Pour As PCC Plans To Immortalize Late Otunba Folarin

Genevieve Aningo In order to keep the memory of late maritime icon, Otunba Kunle Folarin alive ,members of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, NPCC has concluded plans to immortalize the immediate past Chairman of the Council, who passed on recently,at …

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Africa Suffers Climate Injustice As Global Warming Intensifies – AXIAN Boss

Africa Suffers Climate Injustice As Global Warming Intensifies – AXIAN Boss

  The Chief Executive Officer of AXIAN Group, Hassanein Hiridjee has said wealthy countries must do more to assist Africa in reducing the harmful effects of climate change and providing climate justice to the continent. AXIAN is a pan-African group …

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IMO Secretary General To Visit Nigeria For 2022 Maritime Summit

IMO Secretary General To Visit Nigeria For 2022 Maritime Summit

  The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, His Excellency Kitack Lim would be visiting the Federal Republic of Nigeria from November 20th – 22nd 2022. The 3- day August visit is targeted by the Secretary General to attend …

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African Youths Move To Strengthen Pan Africanism, Honour Dr. Madu

African Youths Move To Strengthen Pan Africanism, Honour Dr. Madu

African Youths, under the aegis of Youth Partnership Development Africa,(YOUPAD) are embarking on a renaissance to regain and reposition the African Continent towards sustainable growth and development. Nigerian Coordinator of the Pan African group, Mr. Nwachuku Henry Nkem disclosed this …

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Court Stops State's Control Of Inland Waterways

Court Stops State’s Control Of Inland Waterways

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has said that a state Government has no authority or powers to legislate on Inland Waterways in Nigeria. Justice I.S Mark ,gave this order in a Judgement in the Suit …

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Transport minister debunks maritime contract scandal

Transport minister eyes stronger rail system

  The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, is targeting a stronger railway system for the country, especially as the current administration winds down gradually. During a courtesy visit with his team to the railway headquarters in Lagos on Thursday, Sambo …

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Nigeria’s poverty exceeds World Bank projection, five states lead

Nigeria’s poverty exceeds World Bank projection, five states lead

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that 133 million Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor. In its latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index report launched on Thursday, the NBS said that 63 per cent of Nigerians were poor due to a lack …

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Customs intercept 3,116 cutlasses from Ghana

Customs intercept 3,116 cutlasses from Ghana

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 3,116 cutlasses coming from Ghana. The interception took place at Idiroko area of Ogun State, with the value of the seized items estimated at N9. 348m. Addressing journalists at the unit in Ikeja, Lagos, …

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