Author: Saint Augustine

The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) came into being by Act No. 16 of 2007 to among other things regulate and control the practice as well as organize and structure the activities of persons, organizations and associations operating the freight forwarding business in Nigeria. But how much of these mandates the Council has achieved is in doubt as the Council since inception has been bedeviled by crisis. First, it was alleged that on the verge of enacting that law, some associations namely; the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) under the leadership of the…

The founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has again faulted the status of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) as the Nigeria’s representative in the Council of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders (FIATA) describing it as out of order. Aniebonam who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at the NAGAFF Headquarters in Lagos on Friday while positing that the membership of CRFFN in FIATA was wobbling as it were however disclosed that efforts were on to having a body of freight forwarders that would represent Nigeria in…

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has declared that the implementation of newly launched Revenue and Invoice Management System (RIMS) is meant to improve both revenue generation and ports operations using real time modern methods and technics. Speaking at the Go-live and launching of the (RIMS) Friday at the Eko Hotel Lagos, the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman said that the platform was a fully convergence system which helped to integrate businesses in the ports industry through the use of internet based devices. Explaining this to Stakeholders, the Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman pointed out that…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated the fact that her administration would cooperate and collaborate with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping as well as every other stakeholder in the ports industry. Speaking when she hosted members of the Chamber on a courtesy visit to the NPA Headquarters, Lagos, recently, the Managing Director added that NPA was   re-strategizing on its core functions with the intention of enhancing development in the maritime industry. Earlier, the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Mr. Andy Isichei congratulated the MD on her appointment, promising that the…

…To consolidate relationship with N/Army                              The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has sought for improved unity and collaboration amongst the womenfolk in all endeavors of life, particularly the maritime sub sector with a view to achieving improved excellence and greater efficiency towards nation building. According to Hadiza, the sector has been dominated by the men spanning many years. Recent developments through appointments of women at leadership levels  of several corporate entities by government across the nation has further brought to the front burner the potentials in women and relative associations through networking and capacity building. Hadiza made this statement…

The Honorable minister of Transportation, Rt. Honorable Chibuike Rotimi Ameachi has announced that the Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) to immediately embark on 24 hours ports operations across the nation’s seaports. Speaking at a trade forum between the NPA and delegation of the Miami Dade County, Florida, and Port Miami, USA in Lagos Wednesday, the Honorable Minister who was represented by the Director of Marine Services, Alhaji Sani Umar Galandanci added that the relationship between the Nigerian Ports Authority and Port Miami would help to build technical partnership, transfer of knowledge and further help to diversify…

…Charges foreign investors to tap into African Maritime industry for mutual benefits The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that Africa is ready to engage on equal terms with the rest of the world in the area of maritime businesses. Peterside who made this known at the Nor-Shipping 2017 event which at Lillstrome, Norway from May 29 till June 2, 2017 further stated that it was high time Africa stopped others from engaging them on their own terms, whether they bring vessels to Africa or just taking African cargoes; rather…

The Tincan Island Ports command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) yesterday handed over two (2) suspected stolen Range Rover Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to Interpol. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Tincan Island Port, Comptroller Bashar Yusuf disclosed that the interception was sequel to intelligence report from Interpol. He stated that the vehicles loaded in a 1x40ft container with No. UACN 548368\1 was imported from Washington D.C in the United States of America and declared as Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Cruiz with some bicycles. Bashar further said that based on the intelligence made available to…

…Shifts attention to N/Assembly The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) on Thursday announced its intention to withdraw the suit it filed against the Federal Government at the Federal High Court, Lagos on the wake of directive issued by former President Goodluck Jonathan on the 20th of April, 2015. It will be recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan had on 20th April, 2015 issued a directive that all oil and gas cargoes must go to the three Eastern Ports of Onne, Calabar and Warri being they are eventually transported to their ultimate destination adding that LADOL should relocate its operational…

…Maritime capacity development on course- Experts The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated the commitment of the agency to ensuring that all beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) conclude their programme by getting sea time training. Peterside who made this commitment while speaking at the second edition of the maritime student’s conference organized by Platform Communications in Lagos, noted that discussions were in advanced stage with some reputable maritime institutions across the world to facilitate sea time training for the graduates from the programme. The NIMAS DG who…