The Federal Government has suspended Azman Air, two months after grounding Aero Contractors and Dana Air, reflecting the crisis in the aviation sector. The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu, confirmed on Thursday that …
Read More »Terminal operator, Chinese firm partner to boost trade
As a way of boosting trade between Nigeria and China, Sinoma Cargo International Nigeria Limited has signed an agreement with a terminal operator, ENL Consortium Limited, to drive shipping between the two countries. A statement by the terminal operator said …
Read More »Group wants 20% rail budget committed to water
The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria has said that for Nigeria to tap $3bn in the sector, there is a need for the Federal Government to commit 20 per cent of its railway budget to the development of inland water …
Read More »Customs intercept 80,000-litre tankers carrying dirty diesel
The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted two tankers laden with poorly produced 80, 055 liters of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, in Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State. The Acting Customs Area Controller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone …
Read More »Labour Act: Aviation workers issue 14-day ultimatum
A coalition of aviation workers’ unions has threatened to proceed with an industrial action in the next 14 days if the anti-labour clauses in the new aviation bills currently awaiting the assent of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), are …
Read More »Nigerian Fleet Implementation: NNPC Insists On Capacity To Lift Crude Oil
By Frank Odinukaeze · Shippers’ association proffers quick fixes for ease of business in ports · NFIC Committee report seeks review of trade policies With the report of the Nigerian Fleet Implementation Committee(NFIC) anchored on crude oil affreightment opportunity for …
Read More »Lagos International Maritime Week Seeks Greener Shipping Through Technology
To reposition the maritime sector for greater efficiency by providing solutions to the challenges confronting Africa and Nigeria in the maritime industry, the Lagos International Maritime Week(LIMWeek), 2022 has been schechuled to hold between 13th and 15th September, 2022 at …
Read More »Elders Of ANLCA Should Leave ANLCA Alone To Grow – Dr. Aniebonam
Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders [NAGAFF], Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, has called on the elders of the Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agents [ANLCA] to allow the association to grow, by leaving the scene when …
Read More »NIMASA, Immigration Service Sign MoU On Seafarers’ Travel Document
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and SafetyAgency, NIMASA and the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS have agreed to deepen existing interagency collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on Seafarers’ Travel document amongst others. This agreement was reached …
Read More »Take advantage of maritime opportunities, Dikio tells Niger Delta
Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (retd), has challenged the people of the Niger Delta to take advantage of maritime opportunities in the region to grow and nurture successful business ventures. Dikio gave the charge in …
Read More »NIMASA to boost seafarers’ training
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has said that the newly unveiled Maritime Labour E-Platform would provide the required data for seafarers’ training, certification and placement onboard vessels. The Director-General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, stated this on Tuesday in …
Read More »Customs seize rice, back economic growth
The Nigeria Customs Service seized 20 drums of carbide in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun state in August. Addressing journalists in Ikeja on Tuesday, the acting Customs Area Controller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Comptroller, Ejibunnu …
Read More »Navy to tackle illegal oil bunkering in A’Ibom
The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee, Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State said it was committed to tackling the menace of illegal oil bunkering and reduce it to the barest minimum along the Nigerian waterways. It said the Operation ‘Dakatar Da …
Read More »Transport Minister Receives Interim Report On Fleet Implementation
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has received an interim report on the need to establish a strong and sustainable national fleet by the Nigerian Fleet Implementation Committee. Receiving the report at the Ministry in Abuja, the Minister …
Read More »Dana Air completes safety training, reveals NCAA audit
Dana Air has announced it has concluded its internal safety management systems training for top management staff and post holders. According to a statement signed by the airline’s Accountable Manager, Ememobong Ettete, the firm has also made huge progress with …
Read More »FG Suspends Chinese Construction Giant Over Insecurity Claim On Eastern Rail Project
The Federal Government has suspended China Civil Engineering and Construction Company(CCEC) from working on Port Harcourt-Maidugiri Eastern rail line project over slow-paced delivery and lackadaisical attitude to work blamed on insecurity and vandalism not proven. Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji …
Read More »Sambo Sets Target For $300Million CVFF Disbursement
The much expected Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund(CVFF) will soon be disbursed by the Federal Government to enable indigenous shipping operators compete favorably with their international counterparts. Minister of Transportation, Mu-azu Jaji Sambo stated this last week when he visited …
Read More »Still On Why NDI-ENUGU Must Reject PDP In 2023 (Part 2)
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Udeh Yesterday I released the first part of this series in which I called on Ndi-Enugu to reject the PDP in the forthcoming governorship elections in the State. In this Part 2, I further provide reasons …
Read More »6 Months After Flag-Off By Buhari, Bonny Deep Seaport Yet To Get FEC Approval
· Transport Minister tours Onne, Rivers ports The proposed multi-million dollars Bonny Deep Sea port in Rivers State is yet to secure the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) despite its flag- off earlier this year in March by …
Read More »At Last, ANLCA Warring Factions Agree To Strike Unconditional Truce With Peace Committee
The two factions of the Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agents(ANLCA) have agreed to strike a truce with the decision of the Conflict Resolution Committee set up at the behest of the Minister of Transportation, Engr Muazu Sambo by the …
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