Economy Global trade falls three per cent in Q1 as UNCTAD estimates decline of 27 per cent in Q2 Abiola Seun The coronavirus pandemic cut global trade values by three percent in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest ... By maritimemagMay 14, 20200
Cover Wike buckles, releases 20 detained dockworkers in Port Harcourt Segun Oladipupo Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has bowed to pressure as he has released the 20 Dock Workers arrested earlier this ... By maritimemagMay 14, 20200
Economy FG to introduce new expenditure as FEC approves revised 2020 budget Abiodun Oba The Federal Government is to introduce new expenditure not earlier budgeted for in the 2020 budget to adequately respond to #COVID-19 ... By maritimemagMay 14, 20200
Headlines Shippers’ Council, #NCDC collaborate on sensitization against #COVID-19 in maritime. Nigerian Shippers’ Council has said it is collaborating with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, #NCDC, to contain the spread of #COVID-19, ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
Headlines Cross River Governor Makes Case for Bakassi Deep Seaport Corridor Abiola Seun The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade says the Calabar/Odukpani dual carriage highway is receiving premium attention from his administration because ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
News SAHCO takes over British Airways ground handling contract Segun Oladipupo & Chinazor Megbolu The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) said it had secured the ground handling contract of British Airways. The Manager, ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
Cover MWUN secures N15 million settlement for disabled Josepdam worker after 12 years Segun Oladipupo Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has secured a settlement worth N15 million for Mr. Sunday Osunsan, Dockworker who sustained injury ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
Cover Exclusive: NPA on edge as Wike disrupts port operations in Port Harcourt – Dockworkers shun duties, Vessels stranded on anchorage Funso Olojo There is a heightened tension in Port Harcourt as the power play between the APC-led Federal government and the PDP-led administration ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
Cover TICT supports National Covid-19 fight with N100million Abiodun Oba The Tin Can Island Container Terminal (TICT) has joined the large retinue of donors to support the Federal Government fight against the ... By maritimemagMay 13, 20200
Customs & Excise NANS calls for removal of Ogun Customs boss Chinazor Megbolu The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS) has called for the removal of the Ogun State Controller of Customs, Mr Michael Agbara ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Cover DPR Commences Downstream Safety Training September Chinazor Megbolu The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) is set to commence safety training for operators in the downstream sector. DPR in a ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Cover Nigeria to subject Madagascar‘s #COVID-Organics to standard validation process Abiodun OBA #COVID-Organics, the herbal medicine used by Madagascar to treat COVID-19 patients will go through standard validation process before it can be ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Headlines #COVID-19: Lagos discharges additional 33 coronavirus patients – Arrests 2,310 violators, impounds 2,092 vehicles during lockdown Abiodun OBA At least 33 more #COVID-19 patients were discharged from Lagos isolation centres, bringing to 502 the total number of successfully treated ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Economy Ajaokuta Presidential Project and Implementation Team” (APPIT) to bring Steel Project back to life- FG Abiodun OBA The Ajaokuta Presidential Project and Implementation Team” #APPIT, is meant to kick start the process of bringing the Steel Project back ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Headlines Global freight transportation to hit $205bn in 2023 Abiola Seun Global port and marine operations report has indicated that global maritime freight transportation revenue will grow from $166 billion in 2019 ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200
Headlines NRC Begins Movement of Containers to Decongest Lagos Seaport Abiola Seun The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), said it has begun evacuation of cargoes out of the Lagos seaports to Ebute-Metta and Ijoko, Ogun state. ... By maritimemagMay 12, 20200