News
Covid-19: FG Contemplates Complete Lockdown
Chinazor Megbolu The Federal Government of Nigeria said there may be a complete lockdown from next week. The…
COVID-19: US Prepares evacuation flights for citizens in Nigeria
The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria says it is preparing emergency flights to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria…
Nigeria, sixth African country with high COVID-19 cases – WHO
WHO statistics showed on Saturday that Nigeria ranked sixth African country with exploding cases of the pandemic which has infected…
Vehicle moving IED responsible for Akure explosion – Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor, said a vehicle moving improvised explosive devices caused the explosion that rocked Akure, the state…
Over 40 African countries battle confirmed COVID-19 cases, SA tops chart
With over 40 African countries currently battling with confirmed COVID-19 cases, South Africa tops the chart of the deadly…
Customs & Excise
COVID-19: Customs charges officers on self-awareness and preservation
Segun Oladipupo The newly deployed Customs Area Controller of Bauchi/Gombe Command, Comptroller Bello Mohammed Jibo has advised officers and men…
COVID-19: NIMASA scales down operations – directs staff on non-essential duties to work from home
Chinazor Megbolu The foremost maritime regulator, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Wednesday, told its staff to comply…
Coronavirus: NAQS, Customs, others to ensure vessels well sanitised before contact with port workers.
Segun Oladipupo | The Nigerian Agriculture Quarantine Services (NAQS), has said that all agencies in the port are working…
Editorial
Editorial: Ali’s Volte-face on Barge Operations
On March 12, 2020, the Nigeria Customs Service, through a circular, took what turned out to be the most ridiculous…
Editorial: POF Misadventure: Vote Of No Confidence On CRFFN
On March 4th,2020, the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria(CRFFN) was rudely shocked when angry freight…
Bashir Jamoh: Old Kid on the Block
On Wednesday March 11th, 2020, there would be a change of guard at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)…
Illicit Trade
32 illegal pharmacies, patent medicine stores shut in Lagos
Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods clamped down on 32 pharmacies and patent medicine stores…
NDLEA warns against illicit use of psychotropic
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Imo Command on Friday warned against the use of illicit and distribution of…
NDLEA arrests 51-year-old man with 3.5kg of tramadol
Abiodun OBA | A 51-year-old man with 3.5 kilogrammes of powdery substance suspected to be Tramadol has been arrested…
Strengthen local manufacturers to achieve universal health coverage – NAFDAC
The Federal Government has been called upon to strengthen local manufacturers in order to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). The…
Identity Fraud: America-based Nigerian in court
A 45-year-old America-based Nigerian, Stephen Ezenduka has been arraigned before the Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos on a two-count charge of unlawful…
I love to be in the company of men— Bola Muse
Segun Oladipupo | Hajia Bola Muse is the Financial Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), she…
My issue with women – Jolapamo
Chief Isaac Jolapamo is the Chief Executive Officer of Morlap Group. An erudite ship owner and a founding father of…
I cherish women because they will give you what you want – Fred Ajuzie.
Fred Ajuzie, is the Chief Executive Officer of Pat Fuse Ventures Limited. He is a two time Apapa chapter…
It is not good to love anything to the extreme – Thom Lee
Mr. Olaleye Thompson Olatubosun is the Chief Executive Officer of Thom Lee Nigeria Limited. A logistics company with chains…
Hard times are not forever – Rebecca Adamu
Rebecca Adamu is the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) in Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Rebecca’s familiar identity is smiles. She…
How to ...
HOW TO: Standard Import Clearance Process in Nigeria Air and Sea Ports- Customs Area
NOTE 1: Any person intending to import physical goods into Nigeria shall in the first instance process e-Form ‘M’ through…
BECOMING A SEAMAN
The average salary for seaman depends on position, employer, and salary guidelines set by the Maritime Board, but one thing…
Oil & Gas
NNPC, 31 Others boosts Covid-19 Fund with $30m
Chinazor Megbolu Towards curbing the menace of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and…
LASEMA asks public to be cautious around pipeline leakage to avert explosion
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has urged members of the public to proceed with extreme caution in…
Shipping Positions
Lagos Port Complex receives 25 Vessels
The Lagos Ports Complex, Apapa, will be a beehive of activities as about 25 vessels are expected to berth at…
NPA DAILY SHIPPING POSITION 23RD -25TH JULY 2019
DAILY TRAFFIC SHIPPING POSITION THURSDAY 25TH JULY, 2019. SHIPPING POSITION 25TH LPC VESSELS EXPECTED 25TH. LAGOS SHIPPING…
NPA DAILY SHIPPING POSITIONS
DAILY TRAFFIC SHIPPING POSITION MONDAY 22ND JULY, 2019. SHIPPING POSITION FOR 22 JULY 2019 (1)
NPA DAILY SHIPPING POSITIONS
SHIPS AT BERTH 2 (1) Ship Expected (1) DAILY SHIPPING NEW
NPA DAILY SHIPPING POSITION
DAILY TRAFFIC SHIPPING POSITION TUESDAY 2ND JULY, 2019. PORT HARCOURT SHIPPING POSITION FOR 2ND JULY 2019 DAILY SHIPPING…
Maritime
NNPC, 31 Others boosts Covid-19 Fund with $30m
Chinazor Megbolu Towards curbing the menace of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and…
LASEMA asks public to be cautious around pipeline leakage to avert explosion
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has urged members of the public to proceed with extreme caution in…
Covid-19: IPMAN restates commitment to steady fuel supply
Chinazor Megbolu The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has restated its commitment towards steady supply of petroleum…
Budget: FG slashes oil benchmark to $30 per barrel
The Federal Government has proposed the reduction of oil benchmark, upon which the 2020 budget was predicated, from $57…
DPR daily operation involves ascertaining accuracy of dispensing pumps
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says one of its daily operations was to ascertain the accuracy of dispensing…
Interviews
NPA’s timidity to regulate terminal operators causes their impunity – Adeniyi Ajayi
Prince Adeniyi Ajayi is the Deputy National President of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA)…
Return of Wharf Rats: The security at the terminals has been compromised – Adeyanju
Comrade Adewale Adeyanju is the President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN). In this chat with Segun…
We shall move against terminal operators who don’t kit dockworkers well – Adeyanju
In this interview with our correspondent DAPO OLAWUNI, President General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, (MWUN) Comrade Adewale Adeyanju…
Kudos & Knocls
KNOCKS: NIMC DELAYS ISSUANCE OF NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT
Abiodun OBA | What is wrong with us in Nigeria? About two weeks ago, a student was nominated for…
Kudos: The lesson of Dakuku’s tenure as NIMASA DG
It is when the term of the Chief Executive of an organization is up that such boss will know how…
Maritime Icon
New boss strikes sombre tone as K Line turns 100
Today marks the 100th anniversary since the founding of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Japan’s third largest shipping line. It…
Kudos, knocks greet Dakuku’s two years as NIMASA DG
Funso Olojo | It was a mixed bag of feelings from Maritime stakeholders who gave their assessment of the performance…