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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NPA clears air on dredging contracts, says BPP, EFCC approved awards
BY FRANCIS EZEM The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has broken its silence over alleged irregularities in the award of the dredging contracts in the Escravos, Warri Port and the…
Embrace China’s investment model in Africa, NIMASA begs Europe
From left: Executive Director, Operations of NIMASA Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Ahmed Sanni, The Manager, SMM Hamburg ,Mr. Claus- Ulrich Selbach, DG NIMASA, Dr.…
