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Essien Officially Unveils Blue Economy Academy In Lagos, Highlights 10 Buckets Of Maritime Potentials
Foremost public speaker , Ubong Essien, has officially launched Blue Economy Academy aimed to educate and enlighten Nigerians on the potentials of maritime sector.
The Academy which commenced learning activities recently, is…
How We Leverage On AEO Trade Facilitation Initiatives To Reduce Clearance Time – CGC Adeniyi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 14 February 2025, officially launched the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme to enhance trade facilitation and reduce clearance times.
Speaking at the event held at the…
Ghana Charts Course Towards National Action Plan For Greener Shipping
Ghana has commenced work to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, in line with International Maritime Organization IMO's GHG Strategy.
Spearheaded by the Ghana Maritime…
NEXTWAVE INITIATIVE:: KSA , IMO To Address Global Seafarers’ Shortage
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the International Maritime Organization IMO solicited support for an initiative aimed to tackle rising demands on the shipping sector while strengthening the maritime workforce.
A…
FOB 4% LEVY SUSPENSION: Group Faults Customs , Demands Total Cancellation
A maritime pressure group under the auspices of Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders Importers Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC) has expressed disappointment for the Nigeria Customs Service initial implementation of the 4% Free On Board…
Shippers Council Partners Niger Delta University To Foster Maritime Education
The Nigerian Shippers' Council has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with key stakeholders in the maritime industry, including Niger Delta University (NDU).
According to a statement on Wednesday , this pledge was made by…
CAPACITY BUILDING : LASG Sets To Empower 10,000 Maritime Truck Drivers
The Lagos state government has reaffirmed commitment to train over 10,000 maritime truck drivers and motor boys as part of efforts towards reducing accidents on the highways .
Adekoya Hassan disclosed this on Tuesday during a…
Customs : Seme Area Command Welcomes New Customs Area Controller
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has welcomed Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, as its new Customs Area Controller, following the retirement of his predecessor.
Comptroller Oramalugo took over from…
AMATO Decries Delay Of Export Exit At Lilypond Terminal, Says Trucks Spend Ten Days Before Exiting Facility
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has decried delay of vehicular exit at Lilypond Truck Terminal to the seaports, lamenting that haulage operations at the Ijora based facilities have not been yielded the positive…
IMB Releases Mind-blowing Figure Of Kidnapped Seafarers For 2024
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported a rise in hostage taking of ship’s crew with126 seafarers kidnapped last year against 73 in 2023 and 41 in 2022.
The most high-profile kidnapping involved 25 seafarers from…