Author: Saint Augustine

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has called on the Nigerian Indigenous Ship owners Association (NISA) to put their problems behind them and forge a common front so as to attract the attention of the government. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi who made this appeal yesterday in a goodwill message he delivered at the opening ceremony of the 2015 edition of the Nigerian Maritime Expo, (NIMAREX 2015) with the theme, “Nigeria: Regenerating Economic Growth Through the Maritime Sector”, held at Eko Hotel, Lagos. Nigerian Maritime Expo (NIMAREX) 2015 said that the ship owners cannot…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Friday called for negotiation with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to achieve reduction on tariff imposition at ports. The Executive Secretary of the NSC, Mr. Hassan Bello disclosed this in Lagos during a courtesy visit to NPA’s Headquarters’ in Lagos. Bello said that the negotiation would involve dialogue and constant meeting with the authority to proffer a solution to tariff imposition at the port. He commended the authority for the introduction of the E-payment which had been improving maritime services adding that E-payment was in line with international standard. “There is capital improvement on dredging of…

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron is operating the approved standards set for maritime education by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). According to the Rector of the institution, Mr. Joshua Okpo, the academy by its Act formerly a Nautical College was to provide training and education for shipboard officers and ratings, for shore-based management personnel. What this means according to the Rector is that both middle and high  level skilled manpower as well as sea captains and engineers were to be trained by the school  and according to him the school since its establishment in 1979 by Act No. EC…

The SIFAX Group of companies, owners of Ports and Cargo Terminals at Apapa ports yesterday marked the first official call of the MNM Africa Shipping Line at the Ports and Cargo terminals in Apapa, Lagos. The arrival of the vessel named MV SCL Angela which has the capacity to accommodate about 900 TEUs excluding general cargoes was heralded into the terminal and by extension into the with pumps and pageantry. Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Director, SIFAX Group, Dr. Phil Ofulue recalled that the discussions that gave birth to the first call of the vessel to the terminal started…

Mr. Ganiyu Sekoni Balogun is the Managing Director, Tarzan Marine Enterprises Nigeria Limited as well as the President, Association of Tourism, Boat Operators and Water Transport of Nigeria (ATBOWATN). In this interview with newsmen in Lagos, he talked about the effect of the devaluation of the Naira as well as the dwindling oil price in the international market to their business, the rising incidences of robbery at the nation’s inland waterways, the challenges of policing the waterways effectively and many more. Our correspondent was there and filed in this piece. Excerpts; Can we meet you sir? I am Ganiyu Sekoni…

Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano today received investiture as State Patron and member of Nigerian Girl Guides Association at a brief ceremony held during a visit by senior officers of the association at Government House Awka, Anambra State. Speaking after the installation, the State Commissioner of the Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Mrs. Uche Orakwute told the wife of the Governor that she was found worthy for the investiture because of her dedication to the service of the people and for coming to introduce herself at a meeting of the association last year without protocols.…

Nigeria’s largest online mall, Konga.com has kick-started its 3rd year anniversary celebrations with the announcement that it would partner Audax Solutions to train the next generation of computer programmers at the Audax Code School. Beneficiaries of the Konga grant ages 9 – 16, would be selected by Audax from Public schools, orphanages and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Audax Code School is an initiative of Audax Solutions which provides in-depth introduction to computer programming skills based on the fundamentals of web and mobile applicaions development. With the program, the children will be provided an in-depth introduction to computer programming skills based on…

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero has told the contractors handling the rehabilitation work at the Tin Can Island port access road to expedite action on the construction work currently being done to ease traffic in and out of the Ports. Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero stated this yesterday when he undertook an inspection tour of the project at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa. The contract for the rehabilitation of the 3.5km access road spanning from the second gate of Tin Can Island Port to the PTML was signed recently to ameliorate the suffering…

We are ready to receive more members -ANLCA A former Chairman of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Tincan Island Chapter, Chief Jude Maduka and 9 others members of NAGAFF have resigned their membership of NAGAFF and joined the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). Speaking in an interview with Primetime Reporters at the National Secretariat of ANLCA in Lagos on Tuesday at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association, the National Publicity Secretary of ANLCA, Dr Farinto Kayode said “in as more members are willing to join ANLCA, they are…

…As FG postpones implementation till further notice The National President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Mr. Lucky Amiwero has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the proposed implementation of the Automotive Policy on the collection of 70% import duty earlier billed to commence today owing to the negative impact it would have on the economy. Recall that the Federal government in April this year shifted the full implementation of the automotive policy to July 1, 2015. In a letter he addressed to the President, Amiwero recalled that the new automotive policy had witnessed six…