…We Must Prioritise Sustainable, Responsible Maritime Practices – Mobereola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has called on Maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The Minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 (One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred US Dollars) and SR135,900 (One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals) undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has stated that the Authority will not relent in supporting the rights and equality for all women and girls and to practically create opportunities for women and girls within and outside the NPA to be empowered to reach the best of…
By Sylvanus OBASI SIFAX Group has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and leadership advancement with a high-level International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 event, themed “Beyond Glass Ceilings: Breaking Boundaries, Redefining Success”. Held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, the event convened senior executives, industry professionals, and thought leaders to explore practical strategies for empowering women…
The Vice President, Air and Logistics of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Segun Musa, has criticized Nigeria’s (African Continental Free Trade Area) AfCFTA coordination body, accusing it of failing to demonstrate the seriousness needed to maximize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a recent interview, Musa…
By Sylvanus OBASI The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix to gather critical data for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP). In his opening remarks, Chairman/Chief Executive…
By Sylvanus OBASI The President, Nigerian Chapter of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Dr Mrs Odunayo Ani has felicitated Nigerian dockworkers as a way of joining the global maritime community to celebrate dockworkers for their contributions towards global trade. In a felicitation message delivered at the occasion of 2024 Dockworkers Day, organised by…
By Oluyinka Onigbinde The Executive Director Operations and Technical,Tantita Security Service, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, during his investiture as an honourary doctorate recipient and lifetime achievement awardee from Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, unveiled a revolutionary vision for the Niger Delta, built on sustainability and economic diversification. The maritime security expert revealed that through innovative carbon…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to address the rising threat of illegal smuggling of natural resources, which is causing significant revenue loss and depletion of critical raw materials. During a visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday,…
By Sylvanus OBASI Although Nigeria is one of the world’s leading oil producers, producing approximately 1.1 million barrels at low and above 2 million barrels of crude oil per day at high periods. While this production contributes significantly to the nation’s economy, it has also led to severe environmental challenges, particularly related to oil spills,…
