Author: Saint Augustine

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with its headquarters at Ikeja, Lagos has said that it intercepted various contraband and other goods in detention with the Duty Paid Value (DPV) Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Naira (N713,838,950.00) in the first two months of 2017. The unit also through its interventions recovered Six Hundred and Fifty Million, Three Hundred and Fourteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty Six Naira, Ninety Kobo (N650,314,436.90) from duty payments and demand notices on general goods that tried to beat the system…

Wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has charged Anambra ‎Women to “Be Bold for Positive Change,” by being in the vanguard of the innovative reforms taking place under the administration of her husband, Governor Willie Obiano. Mrs. Obiano made the clarion call to Anambra women in reference to the theme of 2017 International Women’s Day, ‘#Be Bold for Change,’ at Orumba during her ongoing tour of communities in Anambra State. Her words: “The theme of 2017 International Women Day is ‘#Be Bold for Change’ by working for a more inclusive world and a gender inclusive…

The President, Ship owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Engr. Greg Ogbeifun was yesterday re-elected in that capacity by the members of the association to lead them for the next two years in an election that saw him as the only presidential candidate. Also, six other members were elected unopposed except for the position of the Vice President which was contested for by Dr. MkGeorge Onyung who beat Mr. Alfred Okoigun by one vote to be re-elected the Vice President of the association. Other elected officers include Mr. Lucky Akhiwu, Chairman of the Technical Committee, Capt. Joseph Awodeha, Chairman of Training…

Following a recent resignation posted on his Facebook page, a former employee of First Mediacom Network Limited, Roland Ekama has revealed reasons behind his exit and why the ex-boss slammed a disclaimer on him. First Mediacom Network Limited is the proud owner of Shipping Position Live on Star FM 101.5 and Shipping Position Daily newspaper. According to Ekama when contacted for reasons behind the Public Notice and why he chose to opt out from the company said that issue started in January 2017 when the Publisher, Sesan Onilemo insisted that there was need for reporters under the firm to remit…

The acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday, the 7th of March perform the ground breaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of the Lagos-Ibadan railway line. A statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mrs. Yetunde Shonaike noted that the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan railway line was the second segment of the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway System with an extension to the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa. The statement further disclosed that the historic event which would take-off by 11:00 am at the Ebute-Metta Railway Terminal, Lagos would be attended…

…To build SOAN Centre The Shipowners’ Association of Nigeria (SOAN) will on Tuesday elect a new executive to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years in the first ever election to be so conducted by the association. The President of the Association, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun who disclosed this in a press conference held in Lagos Friday stated that the exercise which would come up on Tuesday, the 7th of March, 2017 would see to the election of a new President, Vice President and Financial Secretary/Treasurer. Ogbeifun pointed out that the association had established four sub-committees which…

In furtherance to its commitment to ensure safety and security on the nation’s territorial ways and in line with global best practices, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has disclosed that the agency is determined to ensure total compliance with the International Ships and Ports Facility (ISPS) Code in all ports, terminals and jetties in Nigeria. Peterside who made this disclosure in Lagos when a delegation of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) led by Commander Thomas Foster came on an assessment visit of Nigerian ports and terminals across the country,…

…Visits Oba of Lagos The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has solicited support of traditional rulers around the maritime domain of the country to assist the economic diversification drive of the President Muhammadu Buhari led Administration. Dakuku made this call when he led members of the Management team of the agency on a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at his palace at the Isale Eko area of Lagos as part of his stakeholders’ engagement. The Director General said his visit to the Oba was informed by…

The Governor Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has assured the family of his late Driver, Mr. Chukwuma Benson Ojinka that they would not be abandoned but that he will continue to see to the upkeep and welfare of the wife and five children. Governor Obiano who was represented by the wife, Ebelechukwu and a host of dignitaries from the state gave the assurance during the burial ceremony of the late Mr. Ojinka at Ekwereazu Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area, Abia state. Mr. Chukwuma Ojinka died January 2, 2017 following complications from peptic ulcer which he reportedly suffered from and managed…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged Nigerians to partner with the agency to ensure a virile maritime industry as the activities of the agency impact on the lives of all Nigerians. This is given the fact that virtually every product used by Nigerians comes through the Sea and NIMASA is the government agency saddled with the responsibility of ensuring seamless and secured sea transportation, without negative impact on the environment. The DG made this call during a breakfast meeting with media stakeholders held in Lagos. He said that the…