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NPA Remits N131.2B Federal Government Coffers In 2023
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said it remitted a whooping N131.2 billion to the coffers of the federal government in 2023.
According to management, remittances increased from N93.4 billion in 2022 to…
We’re Waiting For Final Directive To Reopen Nigeria’s Border With Niger Republic – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service,Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command (NCS), has said it is waiting for the last order to reopen Nigeria’s border with Niger Republic following the lifting of sanctions on the country by ECOWAS.
Mr Kamal Muhammad,…
IMO/ILO Move To Curb Violence , Harassment, Sexual Assault Of Seafarers On Board Ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are working jointly to combat violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault, in the maritime sector.…
LAUNCHING: PSTT Boss , Moses Fadipe To Unveil Book On Thursday
By Roland Ekama
The National Coordinator of the Port Standing Task Team (PSTT), Moses Fadipe, will on Thursday 7th March 2024, unveils his new book titled “Nigeria and Global Maritime Industry” to the public.
The book presentation,…
CUSTOMS : Western Marine Command Hands Over Seized Cannabis Worth N704M To NDLEA
By Roland Ekama
In line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached , the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) on Monday in Lagos handed over 120 bags of cannabis sativa worth about N704,518,000 to…
Customs Approves 90 Days Window On Imported Vehicles Payment
In a proactive move to enhance compliance and streamline import processes, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has announced a 90-day window…
Nigerian Navy Arrests 13 Crew Aboard Ghanaian Ship Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft under the strategic leadership of Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga and Maritime Component Commander Operation AWATSE, arrested a vessel, Motor Tanker Sweer MIRI suspected to have been involved in…
Lack Of Power Supply In Nigerian Ports Gulp Over N100 Billion Annually – Maritime Lawyer
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A maritime lawyer , Barrister Osuala Nwagbara has expressed concerns over the high cost of diesel to power the ports by the…
COCAINE IMPORTATION: MWUN Tackles NDLEA Over Allegations Levelled Against Dockworkers
By Roland Ekama
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has frowned at allegations levelled against dockworkers by the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection to the arrest of some persons linked to hard…
MWUN Commends Police, Others For Professional Conduct On Peaceful Nationwide Protest
The leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, has commended the Inspector General of Police; Lagos State Police Command; and the Ports Authority Police Command…