India is betting on Africa’s rise…To invest $30bn in Nigeria
As he sought to take India-Nigeria ties to a “higher level,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is “betting on Africa’s rise” and the rebalancing and the multi-polarity of…
Nigeria receives Port Community System report…Set to harness global trade benefits
From left: Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, Secretary-General International Port Community System Association IPCSA, Mr. Nico De Cauwer Arthur and Managing Director /CEO,…
NASENI boss assures BPSR on delivery of mandate
From left: Principal Data Officer, Bureau of Public Service Reforms BPSR, Mr. Goodluck Ayerota ; Ag. Head, Strategic Communications BPSR, Mr. Aliyu Umar; Principal Admin Officer, BPSR, Mr. Anthony Asemah;…
Court requires $12m bond to release ship caught smuggling cocaine
Indian port More than two months after detaining a Vietnamese-owned bulker and its crew in one of India’s largest cocaine seizures, a court has set terms for the release of…
WCO’s Time Release Study Customs’ critical step to optimise trade-Adeniyi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has said that the World Customs Organisation WCO- assisted Time Release Study TRS Scoping Mission for Nigeria represents…
CBN duty forex hike: Expert warns against looming cargo diversion
Lagos Ports Complex, Apapa. A trade and supply chain expert has warned of looming massive diversion of Nigeria-bound cargo to neighbouring African countries over the arbitrary and seemingly uncontrolled hike…
House of Representatives lauds NPA management on exceptional services
From right: Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Ports & Harbour, Rt. Honorable Nnolim Nnaji receives a plaque from the Managing Director / CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello- Koko…
USCG to work with NIMASA to eliminate CoE…As Agency pledges to prioritise safety, security
From left: Executive Director, Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi; Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR; United States Coast Guard Advisor, Lt. Benjamin Montz; Executive Director, Maritime Labour and…
NPA explores low-cost funds with Citibank for Apapa, Tin Can Ports’ modernisation
Managing Director NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko (middle) at the left end of the table flanked by two Executive Directors addressing the five officials of Citibank, who sat opposite. Sequel to the…
IMO Scribe maps agenda for improved shipping image
Arsenio Dominguez IMO scribe, Dominguez has mapped his agenda for his four-year term, calling for openness and a more responsive organisation. A month after officially assuming the role of Secretary-General…
