As part of efforts to improve the intermodal system of transportation for lifting of cargoes from seaport in Apapa, Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) on Tuesday, visited the …
Samson Echenim
Samson Echenim
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Revenue collections by the Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service in the year 2024 hit N1.61 trillion at the end of September. Customs Area Controller, Apapa Port, Babatunde Olomu, …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMYSHIPPING & TRADE
Oyetola sets up committee to review NIMASA laws, IMO audit report
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has set up a committee to review the International Maritime Organization (IMO) audit report on Nigeria and the enabling laws of …
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AGENCIESINTERVIEWSHIPPING & TRADE
We’re focusing on capacity building for port state control officers and port authorities in Africa — Sec-Gen, Abuja MOU
The Secretary-General of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central African Region (ABUJA MOU), Capt Sunday Umoren, in this interview with SAMSON ECHENIM, speaks on …
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AGENCIESSHIPPING & TRADE
IMO commends Nigeria over improved security, ship traffic in Gulf of Guinea
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for leading the charge to maintain the safety and security of commercial shipping in the Gulf of …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMYOIL & GAS
Tantita holds inter-school public speaking competition on oil theft, pipeline vandalism
As part of efforts to create awareness on the dangers of oil pipeline vandalism and to curb oil theft in the Niger Delta area, maritime security company, Tantita Security Services …
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CUSTOMSNEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Customs strengthens air wing operation, acquires aircraft to tackle smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its air surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B. A statement by the Customs …
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AGENCIESNEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Boat mishap: WABOTAN charges NIWA to step up awareness on safety procedures
…condoles victims’ families, Niger State Govt Following the fatal boat accident which happened at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA of Niger State on Tuesday, the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Be patient, cheap food is coming soon, Tinubu begs Nigerians in 64th Independence speech
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient as the reforms his administration is implementing are showing positive signs. In his early Tuesday morning speech to …
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CUSTOMSSHIPPING & TRADE
Yuletide: Nnadi engages port users, harps on strict compliance in import declarations
As the second ember month begins on Tuesday, Customs Area Controller Tincan Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, CIP, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has admonished licensed customs agents and other port users doing …