SIFAX Group Applauds Dantsoho’s Election As IAPH Vice President

By Sylvanus OBASI SIFAX Group has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a letter issued by the Group’s Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, He described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of…

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MAMAL 2025: Oyetola Says WRI Premium Detrimental To Nigeria’s Economic Competitiveness

By Sylvanus OBASI Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for the immediate review and removal of war risk insurance premiums imposed on Nigerian-bound vessels, describing the surcharge as outdated, unjust, and detrimental to the nation’s economic competitiveness. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture of the Maritime…

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Akutah, Omatseye, Ogbeifun, Others Canvass Immediate Removal Of WRI Surcharge On Nigerian-Bound Vessels

By Sylvanus OBASI The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shipper’s Council Dr Pius Akutah has assured Nigerian Shippers of continuous protection of  their interests as the ports economic Regulator, as it calls for the downward review or outright removal of the current war risk insurance premium surcharge on vessels coming into the nation’s waters. He made the…

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