Why we increased N2018 budget by N500bn-Reps
BY FRANCIS EZEM The House of Representatives, Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber has justified the decision of the National Assembly to increase the 2018 budget proposal presented to it by over…
FG to adopt diplomatic approach with India over Tramadol imports
BY FRANCIS EZEM There are fresh indications that the Federal Government may engage the Indian government in diplomatic discussions over the recent illegal importation of large consignments of 225mg of…
Tin Can Customs seizes tramadol consignments imported from India …Nets N105bn revenue in four months
Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Port, Comptroller Abdullahi Musa flanked on the right by Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC Dera Nnadi and on the left by by…
Port efficiency: Tin Can Customs steps up dispute resolution mechanisms …Targets N30bn monthly revenue
Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Musa BY FRANCIS EZEM The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reinvigorated its internal mechanisms…
World Bank: Nigeria’s poverty rate rising despite recession exit
The World Bank says unemployment and poverty rates increased in Nigeria despite an exit from recession in 2017. The Bretton Wood institution made these remarks in a report released on…
N181bn aviation debt: AMCON canvasses stiffer regulations to enhance corporate governance
MD/CEO, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru BY FRANCIS EZEM Worried by the increasing spate of non-performing loans of about N181 billion from various banks, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON, has…
Chinese investors, Oyo Govt. embrace Shippers Council’s Inland Port project
From left: Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council, Hassan Bello during a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan, recently. BY FRANCIS EZEM Strong indications…
NIMASA inaugurates 120 Marine Marshals to enhance sea protection
DG NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside BY FRANCIS EZEM The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has inaugurated 120 Marine Litter Marshals to assist in its efforts to rid the…
Substandard goods influx: NAGAFF canvasses return of SON to seaports
Founder NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam BY FRANCIS EZEM Maritime stakeholders under the aegis of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders NAGAFF have made a strong case for the return…
Hassan Bello: Epitome of Humility, Astute Economic Reformer
Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Hassan Bello BY FRANCS EZEM When in 2014, the Federal Government decided to appoint Barrister Hassan Bello, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive officer of the…
