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…
Lekki Deep Seaport threatens multi-billion dollar investments in Tin Can, Apapa Ports …Violates provisions of Port Act 1999
BY FRANCIS EZEM Strong indications emerged that the Lekki Deep Seaport project when fully operational may spell doom for the massive investments made by existing port concessionaires, especially those of…
Efficiency: Tin Can Customs commissions one-stop-shop project …Nets N32bn revenue in August
BY FRANCIS EZEM As part of efforts to boost efficiency through timely release of cargo and resolution of trade disputes, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs…
Organised labour gives FG 14-day ultimatum to conclude new minimum wage
President of NLC, Ayubba Wabba BY FRANCIS EZEM Organised labour under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Trade Union Congress TUC, and the United Labour Congress ULC has…
Seafarers’ Board exonerates NIMASA from crew detention …As Peterside insists seafarers, bedrock of shipping
BY FRANCIS EZEM The National Seafarers’ Welfare Board of Nigeria NSWBN, has said that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA is not responsible for the detained board said…
European shipping firms panick over no-deal Brexit: ‘Okay, it could be serious’
With arms flailing and raised voices, a shipping manager and a customs chief in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge talk through all the things that could go wrong if the…
