Congestion looms as Nigeria’s seaports remain shut over labour strike
BY FRANCIS EZEM Massive cargo congestion may be imminent at most of Nigeria’s seaports following the decision of the three major organised labour unions to embark on a one-week warning…
Again, Nigeria’s economy may slip into recession, CBN warns
CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele BY FRANCIS EZEM The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Tuesday warned that the country’s marginal exit from recession may be under a serious threat, given…
Over nine African countries attend IMO-NIMASA training workshop on ISM Code …As AAMA re-elects Peterside for second term
IMO Scribe Ki-Tack Lim BY FRANCIS EZEM No fewer than 10 African Countries are attending the five-day workshop training being organised in Lagos by the International Maritime Organisation IMO in…
NIMASA begins rescue operation for crew of hijacked vessel … Assures NSDP cadets of sea-time training
DG NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside FRANCIS EZEM The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA in conjunction with other relevant security agencies has commenced search and rescue operations for the…
Judiciary crucial to AMCON’s recovery of N5.4tr debt, says Justice Kafarati
BY FRANCIS EZEM Ahead of its 2024 sunset, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, Justice Adamu Kafarati, has said that there is need for…
Bayelsa partners SIFAX Group to develop maritime, aviation industries
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi FRANCIS EZEM Barring any last minute change in the current scheme of things, the Bayelsa State Government is putting finishing touches to…
ICPC canvasses joint vessel inspection by maritime agencies …As Peterside says transparency, integrity, crucial to industry growth
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Dr. Dakuku Peterside flanked on the left by the Director, Public Enlightenment and spokesperson of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
NPA MD seeks optimal utilisation of Africa’s maritime potential
From left: Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, chairman of 2018 International Association for Ports and Harbours IAPH conference, and former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar rtd. and Managing…
Shippers Council’s sub-regional workshop on port concession begins Sept. 25
Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Hassan Bello BY FRANCIS EZEM The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is concluding plans towards the hosting of a two-day sub-regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital…
SIFAX Group, NGOs train physically challenged Nigerian children
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi BY FRANCIS EZEM SIFAX Group is currently partnering with two Non-Governmental Organisations NGOs, the Initiative for National Growth and Mo Rainbow Foundation…
