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Investors to raise N102.75bn for national carrier – FG

Investors to raise N102.75bn for national carrier – FG

Private investors are to raise $250m (N102.75bn at N411/$ official exchange rate) to start up Nigeria’s national airline, the Federal Government has said. It disclosed this in a document on the updated status of the government’s aviation roadmap seen in …

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Subsidy: Mobilise for protests, NLC directs affiliates, CSOs

‘It’s suicidal’, Labour rejects FG’s plans to slash salaries

The Organised Labour has condemned and rejected the plan by the Federal Government to slash the salaries of workers in the country. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, who said this in a statement on Wednesday in …

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NIMASA To Support STCW, Professional Courses For Navy

NIMASA To Support STCW, Professional Courses For Navy

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has proposed to assist in the accreditation of professional courses offered by the Nigerian Navy and also facilitate the attainment of international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers …

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Chief Diving Inspector Frowns At Jason Kuru's Blackmail Strategy Amid Forgery

Chief Diving Inspector Frowns At Jason Kuru’s Blackmail Strategy Amid Forgery

Amid the social media blackmail propagated by a diver, Comrade Jason Kuru, who has accused the Chief inspector of Diving, Comrade Julius Ugwala of denying him endorsement, findings have revealed that Jason forged his medical records. Jason Kuru, had approached …

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SIFAX Group, Liberian Govt Set For Partnership On Port Development

SIFAX, Liberian Govt Set For Partnership On Port Development

Liberian government has expressed readiness to partner with SIFAX Group in order to explore opportunities in its maritime and logistics sector. This assurance was given during a facility tour of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, the flagship maritime subsidiary …

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Race For CRFFN Registrar/CEO Position Begins As Nwakohu’s Tenure Expires

CRFFN Registrar Employed Without CV, Application Letter, Degree Certificates

APFFLON demands transparency as Transport Ministry interrogates Registrar By Kenneth Jukpor The Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Barr. Samuel Nwakohu was engaged for the job without an application letter, curriculum vitae or …

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NPA Harps On Sustainable Ports As PMAWCA Gets New Project Manager

NPA Harps On Sustainable Ports As PMAWCA Gets New Project Manager

By Kenneth Jukpor The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman has stressed the need for West and Central Africa to ensure sustainable ports development with priority on safety and security initiatives. Bala-Usman who was speaking during …

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Lekki Port begins talks on liquid berth terminal

Firm receives $60m Chinese loan for Lekki sea port

The Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited says it has received the sum of $60m, which is the first instalment of the $629m loan facility from China Development Bank for the construction of the deepest sea port in Sub-Sahara Africa. The …

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BULLS: Azman To Fly Again

NCAA lifts Azman Air suspension after six weeks

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has lifted the suspension it placed on Azman Air on March 15 following series of incidents involving the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft. Azman announced on Sunday that the lifting of the suspension was confirmed in …

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Igbo traders reject hike in Customs import duty

Customs command increases Q1 revenue collection to N7.97bn

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said its revenue collection rose by 36.8 per cent to N7.97bn in the first quarter of this year. The Comptroller of the command, Mr Hammi Swomen, disclosed this at …

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Nigeria Should Maximize IMO's  Boss Visit To Nigeria - Ezeoke

Workers’ Day: WISTA Nigeria Celebrates Workers In Maritime Industry

As the world marked Labour day yesterday, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria congratulated workers in the maritime sector, identifying with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Trade Union Congress (TUC) under the umbrella of the Nigeria …

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CIoTA Encourages FG To Pass Relevant Transport Sector Bills

CIoTA Nigeria Commends Anambra State Govt On New International Airport

By Kenneth Jukpor The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA) Nigeria has congratulated the Anambra State Government on the opening of a new International Cargo and Passenger Airport in the state. While congratulating the State Government, the President of CIoTA …

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Sugar War : Why Dangote, Flour Mills Fight BUA Group

Sugar War : Why Dangote, Flour Mills Fight BUA Group

.  Dangote Refinery To Pay N120bn Customs Duty On PMS ·  Stakeholders kick against monopoly ·  Cabotage: Foreign ships enjoy over 90% NNPC oil supply jobs By Kenneth Jukpor As the actual reason Alhaji Aliko Dangote is leading the Nigerian …

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NPPM: Shippers' Council Encourages Port Health On Quick Ship Inspections

NPPM: Shippers’ Council Encourages Port Health To Expedite Ship Inspections

  As part of efforts to implement the Nigerian Port Process Manual (NPPM) through collaboration, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has advised Port Health Services (PHS) to conclude its inspections onboard vessels in 30-45 minutes. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr. …

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NCAA probes Lufthansa over alleged passengers’ maltreatment

COVID-19: No direct flight with India, says NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has assured Nigerians that the government will take every necessary action to protect the citizens from COVID-19. Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Samuel Adurogboye, said India which had …

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Ejibunu resumes at Customs FOU A, vows to fight smugglers

Customs seize imported bottled waters, others

The Area Controller of Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command in Lagos, Mr Hammi Swomen, on Thursday, said it had seized some items including bottled waters. Swomen disclosed this to journalists at the Kirikiri Command, saying relevant stakeholders had been invited to …

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ANLCA Raise Alarm Over Multiple Alerts, Duplicated Functions At Tin Can

ANLCA Raise Alarm Over Multiple Alerts, Duplicated Functions At Tin Can

By Kenneth Jukpor The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has decried multiple trade infractions such as alerts and duplicated Customs roles at the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP). ANLCA President, Hon. Tony Iju Nwabunike raised these issues yesterday …

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NAGAFF Founder Conferred Grand Fellow Of ITMT

NAGAFF Founder Conferred Grand Fellow Of ITMT

By Yusuf Odejobi The Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam was today conferred as Grand Fellow of the Institute of Transport and Management Technology (ITMT) at Rockview hotel, Apapa, Lagos. Dr. …

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Terminal operators, shipping firms dare government over demurrage waiver

Freight Forwarders Accuse Security Agencies Of Pilfering During Examination

By Kenneth Jukpor Freight agents practicing at the Apapa seaport have lamented the loss of several cargoes to theft orchestrated by security agencies during the process of examining their containers at the port. The National Coordinator, NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team, …

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Why ANLCA's Executive Council Opted To Expel Members - Farinto

Vehicle Log Book Is Outdated, Unsuitable For Clearance Process – Farinto

By Kenneth Jukpor Following the recent directive of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) that one of the requirements for clearance of used vehicles at ports will be vehicle log books, the Vice President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents …

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