Safety in Maritime navigation on Nigerian waterways
THE Maritime industry in Nigeria has over the years been the engine room that has kept the Nigeria economy moving. Without it, there would be no import or export of products into the country or out. So the importance of ensuring the continuoaus safety of vessels that sail into Nigeria waters can not be overstated.
Economic recovery: Expert urges FG to focus on maritime industry
As the economic recession takes toll on Nigerians, the Executive Vice Chairman of Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on the Federal Government to redirect its focus to the maritime industry as a panacea to getting out of the current economic situation.
Nigeria’s maritime sector can take over from oil — NIMASA DG
THE Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said Nigeria’s maritime sector is capable of taking over from oil sector as the country’s highest revenue earner.
CEPEJ faults Amaechi on plans to scrap Maritime Varsity
NIGER Delta-based activist and national coordinator of Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Sheriff Mulade, has carpeted the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over his recommendation for the scrapping of Maritime University, Okrenkoko, Delta State.
Maritime Workers shut down NIMASA offices in Delta
THE Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Monday, shutdown the Central Zonal Offices of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, in Warri, Delta State.
PAAR has failed — licenced agents
NATIONAL Secretary of the National Council of Managing Director of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), has said that the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) put in place by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to replace the Risk Assessment Report (RAR), has failed.
