Author: Saint Augustine

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a new measure for revenue leakage blockage tagged Revenue Invoicing Management Systems (RIMS) and is expected to take off in October, 2015. This new measure was put in place in its effort to block revenue leakages and also expected to help the Authority to generate about N55 billion from cargo based revenue from the N40 billion it recorded in 2014. Speaking during the launching of the RIMS in Lagos, Wednesday, the Managing Directorof NPA, Mallam Habib Abdullahi stated that the scheme would allow customers initiate and conclude their business processes with NPA and…

The Federal Ministry of Transport has constituted a committee to carry out verification of all projects currently being executed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The committee which has members drawn from the Federal Ministry of Transport, Federal Ministry of Works and the General Services Unit of NIMASA is expected to carry out an evaluation of all projects currently being executed by NIMASA with a view to ascertaining their percentage completion in relation to funds already released. Speaking on the constitution of the committee, the Acting Director General of NIMASA Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro said the evaluation…

Cargo throughput inclusive of crude oil shipments recorded by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in the first quarter of 2015 stood at 49,304,407 metric tonnes, showing an increase of 7.2 per cent over 45,994,755 metric tonnes achieved within the same period of 2014, according to data released by NPA recently. NPA General Manager, Public Affairs, Capt. Iheanacho Ebubeogu gave the breakdown of the cargo throughput as follows: General cargo was 6, 469,022metric tons, an increase of 6.10 per cent over 6,097,318metric tons in the same period of 2014 while dry bulk cargo stood at 2,276,358 metric tonnes Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced new Seafarer’s Medical Certification Documents in compliance with extant requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 1998 as amended. Presenting the documents to stakeholders in Lagos recently, the Acting Director General of NIMASA, Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro stated that the current effort at better compliance was one of the key areas in which the Agency played its role of domesticating International Maritime Laws and Conventions that helped to keep maritime activities and the marine environment safe. The DG who was represented…

The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro has restated the Agency’s commitment to remove all barriers to seamless facilitation of transit cargo to the Republic of Niger through Nigeria’s seaports. The DG who gave this assurance when the Nigerian/Nigerien Joint Commission on Transit Cargo led by the Director General of the Shippers Council of the Republic of Niger, Mr. Oumarou Issoufou paid a courtesy visit to the Agency in Lagos recently also noted that Nigeria and Niger could work together without barriers to ensure smooth passage of goods between both…

Individuals who have subscribed to a health plan from Avon Healthcare Ltd (Avon HMO) have been experiencing proactive and responsive customer service as complaints made to the Avon HMO 24-hour Contact Centre are resolved within five minutes and this turnaround time has exceeded the expectations of many clients. Ms. Adesimbo Ukiri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Avon HMO, recently made this known following a recent customer satisfaction survey carried out by the organisation. These results, together with customer testimonials, showed how Avon HMO’s dedication to customer care has resonated with their members and helped develop long-lasting, positive relationships.…

The Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Tincan Island Chapter, Evang. David Kanikwu has said that the re-introduction of Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) as being proposed by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) could only be welcomed by the maritime stakeholders if only the new CTN as packaged by NSC did not come with it any other additional cost. Speaking in a chat with Primetime Reporters in Lagos on Tuesday, Kanikwu stated that the CTN was a necessity especially in this period of insurgency and insecurity in the country as it would enable the Nigerian government to…

A Maritime Lawyer, Barr. Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has queried the relevance of the 1% Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) still being charged by the Nigeria Customs Service to facilitate clearance of cargoes in the Nigerian ports since it had outlived its usefulness. Nwagbara who raised this question during an interaction with the maritime journalists in Lagos on Tuesday also queried the need for the 7% surcharge that the Nigerian shippers pay which according to him was supposed to be for ports development since the ports had been concessioned out and was to be developed by the concessionaires as contained in…

The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro has described the partnership between the Agency and the Nigerian Navy as beneficial to the growth and development of the maritime sector and the nation at large. The Director-General who stated this during the promotion and shipping of stripes of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Ahmed Achaka, an officer of the Nigerian Navy posted to the Maritime Guard Command (MGC), at the head quarters of the Agency, noted that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Navy which midwifed the MGC has helped to…

Engr. David Omonibeke, Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority NPA was recently honored by the Nigerian Society of Engineers with a distinguished fellowship of the body. The well-deserved conferment of the fellowship was in recognition of the notable achievements of the Engr. Omonibeke in the diverse spheres of his endeavor. Engr. David Omonibeke, a seasoned professional, an indefatigable leader, in pursuit of excellence has undertaken several training programmes within and outside the country. The Executive Director, Marine Operations has contributed immensely in various areas to the professional development of engineering and technology in Nigeria especially the NPA amongst…