NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
Why accidents still happen on our waters’ — Waterways stakeholders
By Godfrey Bivbere AS the problem of boat mishap along the nation’s inland waterways continue, stakeholders have called on the relevant authorities to put in place appropriate measures to ensure safety of passengers and crew. The stakeholders pointed out that safety measures are not in place on the nation’s inland waterways. They noted that items […]
Fish poachers besiege Nigeria, W/ Africa waters
FOREIGN nationals involved in fish poaching have invaded the West African waters with fishing vessels plundering the region of its fishery resource, a development which expert say is fuelling the rising cases of piracy.
Stakeholders divided over continued border closure
By Eguono Odjegba AS the economy faces more challenges from many fronts, stakeholders in the import, export and trans-border businesses have alleged that the closure of the land borders was based on sentiments and political rascality. They condemned the prolonged closure as a manifestation of narrow mindedness on the part of political leaders and […]
Sanwo-Olu seeks greater maritime input for attainment of SDGs
By Godfrey Bivbere THE Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, called for greater maritime input for Nigeria’s attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. Sanwo-Olu said the country must put in place deliberate measures for the optimal utilisation of its enormous maritime potentials. The governor said this in Lagos on the occasion […]
Freight forwarders want Aviation Minister’s intervention on demurrage
By Godfrey Bivbere THE Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON, have kicked against charges demanded by aviation cargo handling companies during the period of lock-down ordered by the Federal Government. The President of APFFLON, Frank Ogunojemite, while expressing the association’s displeasure, called on the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to […]
OPS slams CBN over third party ‘Form M’ policy
THE Organised Private Sector, OPS, has come down hard on the recent policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, stopping third party opening of ‘Form M’ for import purposes, noting that it will cripple Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs.
E-Marine Insurance: New CBN policy draws discordant tunes
STAKEHOLDERS in the maritime industry have expressed divergent views over the new policy on e-marine insurance introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Industrial Court judgement: AGF intervenes in sack of NIMASA staff
THE Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has asked for comments of the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, over an order of the National Industrial Court which ruled in favour of three sacked staff of the Agency. The trio had gone to court to challenge their disengagement, which they […]
Shippers Council threatens terminal operators over cargo transfer charges
THE Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, has ordered operators of bonded terminals and other terminal operators to stop collecting cargo transfer charges.
Transportation, finance ministries push tax holiday for maritime sector
By Godfrey Bivbere MINISTRIES of Transportation and Finance are working at rolling out tax incentives for operators in the maritime sector to spur growth in the industry. The move which is in response to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is the Federal Government’s efforts to stimulate investment and boost activities in the maritime industry […]
Import duty rises 6% as Customs begins application of new exchange rate
By Godfrey Bivbere IMPORTERS and their agents have said that a 5.0 per cent increase is now effected in duty payable on all imports following the implementation of the new exchange rate by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS. The Customs, Vanguard Maritime Report gathered, commenced the enforcement of the new regime following the devaluation of […]
MARITIME AGENCIES MEETING: Stakeholders call for harmonized legislation for growth, efficiency
By Godwin Oritse FOLLOWING the joint agency consultative meeting initiated by the maritime and ports industry regulators maritime stakeholders have called for deepening and harmonization of sector legislations to further consolidate the gains of the joint meeting. Recall that three months ago, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, […]
80% of freight forwarders now hypertensive
NAGAFF moves to confront corrupt Customs Officers By Godwin Oritse THE National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, has said that 80 percent of freight forwarders have developed hypertension due to the cumbersome cargo clearing process. Consequently, the association said it has concluded plans to engage both the freight forwarders and the Nigerian […]
Why sea piracy is rampant now in Nigeria
By Godfrey Bivbere THE spate of pirate attacks in Nigeria’s maritime domain has been attributed to dearth of ships to engage the growing number of unemployed seafarers. Linked to this is also the problem of lack of sea-time training for the cadets being produced annually from various maritime academies in the country. READ […]
Stakeholders pick holes in Customs PAAR
By Godfrey Bivbere Stakeholders, Tuesday, faulted the continued usage of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, electronic valuation (-valuation) platform, the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report, PAAR, claiming it is now outdated and also illegal. Immediate past National President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, Olayewola Shittu, said that PAAR worked and was sustainable until human interference began […]
