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NIWA: Concessionaire Takes Possession Of Baro River Port , Set To Construct Road Network
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Thursday, disclosed that a concessionaire has proposed to construct road network for the Baro River port as part of efforts to commence full operations.
Recall that President Muhammadu…
CAPACITY BUILDING: Customs CG To Declare AMJON 2023 Retreat Open
There is ample excitement among maritime stakeholders as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col Hameed Ali (Rtd) is set to declare open the 2023 edition of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria…
OMIS 2023 Sets To Empower Maritime Professionals Through 3-in-1 Event
The OMIS (Maritime & Offshore Awards) has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious Maritime and Offshore Award.
This year's event which will be held in September, in commemoration of the World Maritime Day by the…
World Shipping Council Records 661 Containers Lost At Sea In 2022
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, shedding light on encouraging developments regarding boxes safety in the international liner shipping industry.
According to the report, the number…
Buhari Tasks Incoming Administration To Expand Ship Building For Export
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday expressed confidence that the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu would continue to provide crucial support to the Nigerian Navy, maintaining the positive trajectory achieved during…
FG Inks Concession Agreement With XPO Marine To Provide Offshore Waste Facility
The Federal Government of Nigeria acting through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a concession agreement with XPO Marine Services Limited to provide Offshore Waste Reception Facility (OWRF) in the…
DUTY PAYMENT: Freight Forwarders Knock House Committee On Customs Over First Bank Exemption
Freight forwarders on Monday in Lagos, faulted the House of Representatives Committee on Customs, over failure to consult practitioners before dastardly taking decision on the exemption of First Bank of Nigeria from non duty payment.…
TAAM 5.0: Taiwo Afolabi Harps On Intermodal Transport System To Aid Maritime Business
The Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has harped on the need for the government to invest more on intermodal system of transportation as part of efforts to promote international trade and maritime business.
Dr Afolabi…
Ex -DG NIMASA, Omatseye Advocates CVFF Audit , Says “Fund Stood At $100 Million 12 Years Ago”
A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Barr. Raymond Temisan Omatseye has advocated for immediate audit of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) accounts , saying that the fund was…
FG Approves implementation Of Competency-Based Accelerated Career Progression Plan For Customs
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of a Competency-Based Accelerated Career Progression Plan (CBACPP) for personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning ,Mrs Zainab…