Nigeria, nine other African nations owe China $83.3bn
BY FRANCIS EZEM Strong indications emerged that many African countries are still struggling with rising foreign debt profile, as Nigeria and nine other countries in the continent are indebted to…
Trade facilitation: Customs proposes Uber taxi model for maritime trucking
BY FRANCIS EZEM The Tin Can Island Command of Nigeria Customs Service has proposed the replication of the Uber Car Service and similar call-up taxing systems in maritime trucking to…
Food Security: Gulf of Guinea Commission seeks protection of Region’s Blue Economy …As NIMASA DG pledges Nigeria’s commitment
BY FRANCIS EZEM The Gulf of Guinea Commission has made a strong case for concerted efforts on the part of the governments and citizens of countries within the Gulf of…
Why National Assembly should approve N1tr EEG payments now
President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki BY FRANCIS EZEM In the effort to turn around the nation’s economy, the need to pay close…
NNPC’s claim on foreign carriers’ petroleum products lifting sparks controversy …As Nigerian ship owners allege deliberate exclusion
Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru BY FRANCIS EZEM The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC has said that the lack of technical capacity and competence by the…
IMF explains contradictions in Nigeria’s growth projections
BY FRANCIS EZEM The International Monetary Fund, IMF, which has consistently presented growth rates below that of Nigeria’s government official figures, has stated that the Bretton Woods Institution’s figures are…
Labour may resume strike November 6 over minimum wage …Declares October 30, 2018 day of mourning
BY FRANCIS EZEM Barring any last minute change in the scheme of things, the organised groups comprising Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, United Labour Congress ULC and the Trade Union Congress…
FG restates commitment to maritime growth, dev. …As Nigeria joins other nations to celebrate world Maritime day
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustafa BY FRANCIS EZEM The Federal Government has restated it’s commitment to the growth and development of the nation’s maritime industry, as…
At Shittu’s colloquium, Sarumi seeks strict adherence to CRFFN Act
Chief Sarumi BY FRANCIS EZEM Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Chief Adebayo Sarumi has made a strong case for the strict implementation of the Council for the…
DG NIMASA meets Korean Ambassador on maritime development …Assures global community of security on Nigeria’s waters
From Left: The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside , the Consular-General of the Korean Embassy in Nigeria, Kim In-Taek and the…
