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.
Nigeria to partner other African countries for blue economy sustainability — Transportation Minister
THE Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to cooperate with sister countries and development bodies to advance Africa’s prosperity through the safe and sustainable use of the continent’s vast sea and ocean resources.
No NAFDAC personnel at checkpoints – Seme Coordinator
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has rejected the toga of idleness by a leading freight forwarding association in Lagos, recently.
Customs agents threaten legal action over container deposit fee
THE National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA, has threatened to take legal action against shipping companies over the collection of container deposit fee, a development they say is against international best practices.
ISPS: Ship chandlers allege corruption at shipping terminals
DEPUTY President of the Nigerian Ship Chandlers Association, NSCA, Abilo Ochuko, has accused shipping agents and terminal operators of exposing port facilities in the country to danger of attacks despite their claims of adherence to the International Ships and Ports Facilities Security, ISPS, Facilities code.
Lack of scanning machine affects activities in the Port – NAGAFF
THE President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, Chief Increase Uche, has cried out over the lack of scanning machine in Nigerian ports.
