The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to appear before its Committee on Aviation to explain how bandits gained entrance to the Kaduna airport and kidnapped 11 persons. At the plenary on Wednesday, the House …
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Maritime stakeholders have decried the deplorable condition of access roads into the ports. The stakeholders who spoke at the African Continental Free Trade Area implementation engagement series on road transportation which held on Wednesday asked the government to expedite action …
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Maritime Editors, industry stakeholders demand explanation By Kenneth Jukpor Maritime stakeholders have demanded an explanation on the N4.2billion expended by Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as berthing charges on its Floating Dock berthed at Naval Dockyard, in the …
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The controversy surrounding the establishment of two cargo airports in Ogun State was laid to rest on Tuesday when the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, told the Senate that necessary approval was granted to the one in Sagamu. A former governor …
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Following prolonged illness, the Director General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Engr. Chidi Izuwah died yesterday morning. According to an insider at the ICRC, who spoke with MMS Plus in confidence, the deceased had been receiving medical attention in …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Worried by the mismanagement of crucial maritime assets, the Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES) has urged the Ministry of Transportation to order Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to put its N50billion floating dock …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The management of Arik Air has reacted and condemned the social media stories claiming that Arik Air operations are unsafe following an incident last week by a customer. According to the incident referred to by the author, …
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Call for resignation of NPA, NIMASA and NIWA CEOs By Kenneth Jukpor Following the recent barge accident that occurred in Lagos with containers falling into the water channel, a group comprising freight forwarders, shippers, traders and legal practitioners have called for …
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SIFAX Logistics Company Limited, is set to increase its operational capacity through the injection of 25 new trucks to boost its operations. The logistics company is one of SIFAX Group’s subsidiaries whose business offerings include haulage, clearing and forwarding, groupage …
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By Okey Mark To reduce the operational challenges at the ports, Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) has assured ports users that Cargo scanners will be installed and made operational in three months time, precisely in June, this year. According to the …
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Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has designated a total of 17 truck parks with capacity of over 3,500 trucks used for the haulage of various kinds of cargo comprising imports and exports, fish, refrigerated containers and other flatbed trucks under its …
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· N142million to coordinate process of establishing National Carrier · APMT, TICT indicted for delaying cargo evacuation via Police queries By Kenneth Jukpor & Yusuf Odejobi Amid the much publicized tough economic times and paucity of funds in Nigeria, the …
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By Yusuf Odejobi The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in partnership with West Blue Consulting, United Parcel Services (UPS) and Trade Law Center (TRALAC) has unveiled a digital trade solutions platform, tagged eTradeHubs portal. Announced at the virtual launch of …
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Despite the giant strides of Dangote Group and enormous investments in Nigeria, the United States of America has alleged that the business strategies of the Dangote Group are dangerous to the Nigerian economy. Aliko Dangote, famed as the Africa’s richest …
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The United Arab Emirates has extended its ban on Nigerian flights till March 20. A statement from the public relations firm for Emirates made available to our correspondent said customers from both Abuja and Lagos would not be accepted for …
Read More »Federal Government is currently losing N500 million annually to syndicates specialized in stealing export consignments. The activity of the syndicate is also said to be undermining the current government’s efforts of economic diversification away from oil export. The first incident …
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By Kenneth Jukpor The kickback against the collection of Practitioners Operating Fees (POF) has taken another twist as Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has filed a legal suit against the Council for the Regulation …
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Kano based Dala Island Dry Port has presented its reviewed full business report to Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), as the IDP takes a closer step towards taking off. The management team of the Inland Dry Port, led by the Managing …
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The federal government through the Ministry of Aviation in collaboration with International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (IPADIS) will organize a two-day ministerial meeting on Enhancing Air Transport Connectivity and Growth in West Africa. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority …
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By Kenneth Jukpor Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria held a virtual conference to mark the 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD) where women agreed to increase mentorship efforts to raise more female professionals in the nation’s maritime sector. …
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