POF: High compliance level excites CRFFN, launches fund next week …As ANLCA President gives reasons for backing fee collection
Francis Ezem The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding Practice in Nigeria CRFFN has expressed deep satisfaction with the progress made so far with the collection of the Practitioners…
SON allays fears of alleged system breakdown …Says only non-complaint importers are complaining
FRANCIS EZEM The Standards Organisation of Nigeria SON, the country’s apex product regulation bureau has said that there was no iota of truth in claims by some misguided importers and…
Prepare for heavier flooding now, Hydrological agency warns
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency NHISA has warned States, Local Governments and other stakeholders to begin early preparations for this year’s rainy season to forestall the devastating effects of flooding…
At last, FG cancels Secure Anchorage contract …Insists maritime security threats not beyond govt
From left: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside; Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; Director, Maritime Safety, Federal Ministry of Transport, Mr. Paul…
Incompetence, poor planning cause of Nigeria’s seaport congestion-Experts
Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman Francis Ezem Maritime experts have blamed the current massive cargo and vessel congestion rocking Nigeria’s two biggest cargo seaports, the Lagos…
China offers force majeure shield for businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak …As sailing cancellations hurt Royal Caribbean’s earnings
China is offering force majeure certificates to local companies, if they are unable to fulfill their international contractual obligations due to the coronavirus outbreak, the China Council for the Promotion…
Nigeria owes World Bank $9.81bn, says DMO …As country’s poverty rate may hit 35%
President Muhammadu Buhari The Debt Management Office has said that Nigeria borrowed a whopping $ from the World Bank Group in one year, bringing the country’s total debt profile to…
Coronavirus: Nigeria places restrictions on vessels from China, Thailand, others
A coronavirus By Francis Ezem The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health has placed vessels from some Asian countries especially China, Japan, Thailand and South Korea…
China virus outbreak pressures already weakened economy
coronavirus A coronavirus outbreak in China which has killed 81 people and spread to many countries is expected to hurt its economy, an engine of global growth, though analysts say…
National Single Window Platform crucial to 48-hour cargo delivery-ANLCA President …Seeks creation of Maritime Ministry
Hon. Iju Tony Nwabunike Francis Ezem National Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents ANLCA has warned that Nigeria’s projection of attaining 48-hour cargo clearance from her various seaports would remain…
