On the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, made significant diplomatic efforts and engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the […]
The Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Lee Sang-ho, has expressed Korea’s willingness to support Nigeria in building a skilled maritime workforce, sharing technical expertise, and enhancing institutional knowledge through training programs and exchange initiatives. This was disclosed when the Consul General paid a courtesy visit to the […]
The National President of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, known for his generosity and commitment to the growth of freight forwarding in Nigeria, has donated a brand-new 18-seater bus worth over ₦40 million to his association on Friday. Marked by pomp and pageantry, the hand over event, which […]
It is in the interest of terminal operators that cargo should overstay in the ports for no other reason than to make more money. This is because 60 to 70 per cent of terminal operators’ revenue comes from storage charges, a prominent Transport Consultant and Chairman/Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy (GTP), Dr. Segun Musa, has […]
As efforts are being made to boost transportation of cargoes through the rail system, the Chairman, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Apapa chapter, Hon. Emeka Chukwumalu, has called for good and proper management of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) so that it would not experience decline again like it did in late 1980s when […]
Poised to boost transportation of cargoes through rail, the Apapa Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday met with key stakeholders. The meeting was essentially convened to enhance trade facilitation and optimize cargo transportation through the rail system. Present at the meeting were representatives of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), importers and exporters […]
Following the public outcry over the delay in evacuation of empty containers leading to yard congestion at the APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, and in line with the commitment of Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, to ensure smooth port operations, free from every encumbrance, a crucial meeting comprising of the major shipping lines […]
For its efforts at aligning with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been commended. The commendation came from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for its forward-thinking approach to institutional reforms. Director General of BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, who spoke during a two-day sensitization […]
For its efforts at aligning with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been commended. The commendation came from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for its forward-thinking approach to institutional reforms. Director General of BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, who spoke during a two-day sensitization […]
The creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has been described as an attempt to create job for the boys to eat as there was no need for the ministry in first place. The Chairman Widescope Group and Lead Consultant, Global Transport Policy, Dr. Segun Musa stated this while speaking with a group […]