Despite the outcry over the persistence of multiple checkpoints along the Seme-Mile2 expressway, it has been revealed that the involvement of some top government officials and the benefits from these illegal checkpoints running into N204,600,000.00, has made it difficult for the illegal activities of these security outfits to the checked.

Federal government has been charged to dredge the Calabar port channel as a matter of urgency to improve shipping activities in the state, as well as create employment opportunity for youths in the country.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched negotiations on a new, more rigorous identity regime for seafarers with the aim of developing effective protection against terrorism, while at the same time ensuring the rights and freedoms of the world’s 1.2 million maritime workers.

Cotecna Destination Inspection Limited has attributed the delay in the full installation of fixed scanners at the Tin_Can Island Port to delay in granting of import permit for some component elements required for the effective use of the x_ray equipment by the United States of America. The delay however is as a result of the USA’s adherence to standard procedures in the granting of the permit.

A break down of activities of NIMASA’s new management as presented by the Director General, Mr. Temisan Omatseye recently.