Author: Saint Augustine

History was today made as the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) and the accredited freight forwarding associations of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) this afternoon entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) thereby establishing a strategic business relationship. The event which took place at the National Headquarters of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) in Lagos, saw the National President if IMAN, Chief Osita Okereke (OON) leading members of IMAN to the pact. On their part, the Founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam together with the Deputy National President Headquarters of…

The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) President, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Nicol has again been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) in Maritime and Shipping Management by the European American University (EAU) in an event well attended in far away Accra, Ghana. Speaking at the event that held at Badiku Hall in Accra, Ghana on a topic, “Leadership Dynamics and its Best Practices”, a guest lecturer, John Olukayode Lo-Omoyele stated that, “a good leader, can easily be identified if he possess these qualities: honesty, communication, confident, inspiration, possibility, delegation, commitment, humor, creativity and intuition”. Omoyele who is presently…

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he would name his cabinet before the end of the month. President Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. “After I was sworn-in, I said I will have my cabinet in September. I expect that Nigerians should ask me questions after the 30th of September if I do not do so,” President Buhari said while responding to a question on the appointment of ministers. President Buhari also told reporters that the Nigerian military, in close collaboration with…

By Eugene Nweke BACKGROUND TO CARGO TRACKING. The security imperative of Cargo Tracking Note: The United Nations through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, with Cargo Tracking (CT) as one of its Critical Components). This was in response to the September, 2011 terrorist attacks in the United States. The ISPS Code regulations require all signatory Nations of IMO to initiate and develop Security Plans for Vessels, Port Facilities, Cargo and Persons entering and exiting all the National Ports. The Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) component of the ISPS Code presently is to…

The 10 children who have benefited from Konga’s sponsorship to the Audax Code School have successfully graduated. The Code School is an initiative of the Audax, aimed at fostering a long lasting interest in technology based careers and developing vital problem solving skills that will be essential in the future. Konga was happy to be part of this initiative as it is not only a technology driven organization but sees technology as the future of e-commerce and most businesses in Africa. These 10 children who would not have been able to afford these classes were delighted and felt privileged to…

The recent emergence of a new leadership in the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has received the support of the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as conveyed in a congratulatory message to the Guild. At the recent All Nigerian Editors’ Conference, Mallam Garba Deen Muhammad, the former Deputy President, became the President, while Mr. Steve Ayorinde, who was Vice President (West) was elected Deputy President and Mrs Funke Egbemode, the former Social and Publicity Secretary is now Vice President (West). In the letter to the NGE President, the Acting Director General NIMASA, Mr. Haruna Baba…

In furtherance of her avowed commitment to empowerment of the indigent and less privileged members of the society, the wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has trained an additional 160 indigent widows and women in various skills acquisition programmes initiated by her pet project, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ). A total of 160 beneficiaries selected for the Second Batch Skills Acquisition programme across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State are currently undergoing training in four areas across different centres in the state. 40 persons were selected in each of the training areas, namely…

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has arrested a thirty-five (35) year old Mr. Oloyiwola Olawale for being in possession of some unlawful drugs. The suspect who hails from Oyo state and resides at Baale Street, Okwafo in Oloruda Local Council Development Area of Lagos state was arrested on 21st August, 2015 along Ashipa axis in Badagry by a patrol team led by CSC Oza, M.D The suspect and the illegal drug have since been handed over to the Commander in-charge of Seme Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency who was represented by a Superintendent…

The National President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Mr. Lucky Amiwero has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take measures towards reviewing the port concession of 2006 with a view to ascertain whether or not the purpose of the concession had been realized. Amiwero who made this call in a letter he addressed to the President with the title, “The Negative impact of The Gridlock on Port Access Roads and The Unwholesome Practice of Terminal and Shipping Company Operations to The Economy”, pointed out that the Nigerian port system was expected to serve the economy…

The Centre for Marine Surveyors Nigeria has inaugurated its maiden Board of Trustees with the President of the Centre, Prince Engr. Adebambo Ademiluyi emerging as the Chairman of the Board. At a ceremony held in the Board room of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries recently, the Board of Trustees which was inaugurated by Barrister Adebayo Ayo of Lords and Temple Solicitors has other members as follows; Engr. Akin Olaniyan as Deputy President, While Mr. Akin Akintunde will serve as Treasurer. Others are; Capt. Tajudeen Alao- Member, Engr. Anthony Cookey Iroegbu- member, Capt. Adegboyega Olopoenia-member and Admiral Emeraku Ijioma-member.…