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MWUN Reignites Call For ITF Recreation Center In Apapa, Seeks NIMASA’s Support
In a spirited appeal to the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by the President General Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has passionately reignited…
SSASCGOC Maritime Applauds MD NPA Over Election As Vice President IAPH Africa
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC ) Maritime Branch has applauded Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his new appointment as…
Shippers Council Advocates Stakeholders’ Engagement To Tackle Nigeria’s Exports Rejection Abroad
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius,has called for stakeholders' engagement to address the persistent rejection of Nigeria's exports at the international markets.
Dr.…
GIE Logistics CEO Expresses Concerns Over Customs’ Renewal License Fee Hike
By Roland Ekama
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIE Logistics Limited, Chief Ifechukwu Echezona, has expressed concerns over the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) recent decision to increase license renewal fees for freight agents.…
NIWA To Deploy Five New Boats To Sokoto, Strengthening Waterways Safety
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing safety and rescue operations across Nigeria's waterways, following a recent boat accident in Sokoto State that prompted swift intervention from rescue agencies.…
Senate Takes Steps To Rejuvenate MAN Oron’s Boat Maintenance Yard With Budget Review
By Roland Ekama
The Senate Committee on Marine Transport has promised to review the budget of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State, in a bid to revive the moribund boat maintenance yard.
Chairman of…
Sanwo Olu Moves Against Illegal Beach Houses Along Lagos Coastline, Tour Riverine Communities
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, took an unscheduled five-hour working tour of key towns along Lagos State’s coastal areas, taking on-the-spot assessment of chaotic developments sprawling across the riverine communities.…
FG Bans Export Of Raw Shea Nut To Boost Local Industry
The federal government has approved an immediate six-month ban on the export of raw shea nut, aimed at curbing informal trade, protecting the local shea industry, and enhancing value addition within Nigeria.
The temporary prohibition is…
Delta State To NPA : Revive Our Four Strategic Seaports Now To Revolutionize Nigeria’s Maritime Future
The Delta state governor Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration is committed to working in partnership with the federal government to ensure effective utilisation of ports domiciled in the state.
Gov Oborevwori…
Sanwo Olu : Lagos Contributes Over 60% Of Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports, As Lagos, AFREXIM Train 253 Shippers
Lagos State Government has trained 253 Small and Medium Enterprises under its Lagos State Export Readiness Programme (LASERP), as it unveiled 20 outstanding Trade Champions to represent the State and showcase the best of Made in Lagos…