US Denies Request for Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver
US President, Donald Trump The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied a request for Jones Act waiver to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. The Jones Act prohibits the transportation…
IMO’s Emission Reduction Plan Makes ‘Modest’ Progress
IMO Scribe, Ki-Tack Lim The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) tentative step towards a plan to cut shipping’s climate emissions represents only ‘modest’ progress, Transport & Environment cited the Marshall Islands’…
Nigeria, Ghana positioned to promote trade in Africa, says Bello
Executive Secretary/CEO, NSC, Barrister Hassan Bello The Nigerian Shippers Council, the nation’s economic regulator for the seaport industry has said that Nigeria and Ghana would have a lot to gain…
Recession: Apapa Customs grows revenue by 25% in eight months
Apapa Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Musa Jubrin The Apapa command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a percent growth in its revenue generation comprising import duty, fees and levies…
Arms seizure: FG’s axe dangles over multinational shipping lines
Strong indications emerged that the Federal Government may invoke some sections of the Customs and Excise Management Act CEMA, and the Nigerian Shippers Council Act, which prescribe strict sanctions for…
NIMASA urges concerted efforts to address menace of climate change
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has made a strong case for stakeholders engagement and collaborations towards addressing the economic and environmental menace caused by climate change. Director…
Ports & Cargo receives first voyage ship, resumes general cargo operations
MV Maritime Challenger at the Ports & Cargo Terminal, Apapa Lagos Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited has boosted its general cargo handling component, as it handles the maiden call…
At Rotary literacy campaign, Tony Kan canvasses reading culture for youths
From left: Past District Governor, Rotary International, District 9110 Nigeria, Dr Kamoru Omotosho, Guest Speaker, Mr Toni Kan Onwordi and President, Rotary Club of Ikoyi, Rotarian Isichei Osamgbi at the…
FG adopts diplomatic approach over repeated arms seizure from Turkey
Strong indications emerged that Nigeria’s Federal Government may have adopted a diplomatic approach towards addressing the repeated cases of smuggling of arms from Turkey in Nigeria. This is sequel to…
We’re open to fresh ideas on port efficiency, NPA tells ICAN
From left: Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director of the authority, Hadiza Bala Usman and President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of…
