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Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has warned criminally minded people that the state would not be a safe place for them under his command. In a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Dsp. Bright …

.  Stakeholders urge NIMASA to unveil initial blueprint ·  The project was flawed from outset –former NIMASA Director By Kenneth Jukpor Amid criticisms on the handling of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) N50billion modular floating dock, hopes that …

Barge operators have joined forces with maritime workers to improve waterway transportation in Lagos by ensuring compliance with safety operations. The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) disclosed the inauguration of a new barge operations committee on Wednesday ahead of …

The acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko is seeking the support and cooperation of the newly appointed Assistant Inspector General of the Nigeria Police in charge of Maritime as well as the Nigerian Navy …

By Engr. Olu Akinsoji Capt. Niyi Adeyemo was the Nautical Assessor of the three-man “Marine Board” to investigate the unprecedented marine casualty of one of the biggest ocean liners ever owned by Nigeria, MV River Guarara. At the conclusion of …

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) will be organizing its mandatory Continuous Professional Development programme on August 31st, 2021. President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA), Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh has described this programme as …

The Executive Council and entire membership of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has criticized the recent police invasion of the headquarters of Kings Communications Limited, publishers of the specialized newspaper, MMS Plus, and arrest of its reporter, Mr. Yusuf …

The Police Service Commission has set up an in-house panel to study in details available documents related to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Abba Kyari, former head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the Nigeria Police Force …

Aviation unions have said the Federal Government would not succeed in its plan to concession Nigeria’s four major airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt. However, it was also learnt that the move to concession the facilities had created …

By Kenneth Jukpor & Yusuf Odejobi Government agencies at seaports and the entire maritime sector have been encouraged to collaborate in a bid to drive efficiency and improve Nigeria’s maritime outlook as the nation prepares for the 2021 International Maritime …

• Governor sends N50 billion supplementary budget to Assembly• House approves N6 billion loan request to bridge the infrastructure deficit• Moves motion to curb rising cases of violence against women Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, reiterated his determination to upgrade …

The Federal Government on Monday officially commenced the search for concessionaires to manage Nigeria’s four major airports in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano. It made this public through the Federal Ministry of Aviation in its requests for prequalification bids …

The Nigeria Customs Service has said Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, is being smuggled out of Nigeria in large quantities after it has been subsidised by the Federal Government. According to the border security outfit, the petroleum product …

·  AfCFTA: Nigerian ports will be uncompetitive without single window – APFFLON ·  Why multiple alerts, numerous units will remain – Shittu By Kenneth Jukpor Nigeria’s bid to ease the cargo evacuation process at seaports and curb the influx of …

By Yusuf Odejobi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has pledged commitment to the maintenance and sustainability of assets deployed under the Deep Blue Project, using the provisions under the Suppression of …

The management of the Associated Port Marine Development Company (APMDC), has denied allegations of arbitrary charges and charging in foreign currency leveled against it by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Recall that the council had shutdown the company’s terminal over allegations …

In a bid to expedite exports via seamless access to Nigeria’s premier port, Apapa, a shipping and cargo logistics service provider, Hull Blyth, has opened a rail hub at Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, for use by …

Following the invasion of MMS Plus office by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Zonal CID Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, over a report on Dangote Refinery, the League of Maritime Editors and Publishers, has called on the Police Inspector …

Urges Police To Tender An Apology To MMS Plus Publishers The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council has strongly condemned the arrest of Mr. Yusuf Odejobi, a reporter with MMS Plus in Lagos yesterday by the Police over a …

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers ‘ Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime has said that the present management will ensure completion of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs), Vehicle Areas,(VTAs), Border Information Centers (BICs) and other projects which …