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FG to commence Ibadan-Kano rail line on approval of $5.3bn China loan
The Ibadan-Kano rail project will commence as soon as the Chinese government approves the sum of $5.3bn loan application, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has made known. The honourable...
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Otedola, Dantata, other Nigerians pre-order Strategic Turnaround
Billionaire businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola and Founder of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata are some of the first set of Nigerian business leaders to pre-order the yet to be released book on Management...
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FG signs $1.95bn contract for Kano-Maradi rail line
The federal government on Monday signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Mota- Engil Group for the construction of $1.959 billion Kano-Maradi Standard Gauge Railway lines. The Honourable Minister...
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Virgin plastic production must be addressed in pollution treaty: Expert Brief
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Among the global agreements to address plastic waste are targets under the 2030 Agenda, which have lent momentum but do not clearly or effectively discourage virgin plastic production....
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Apapa Customs Command marks N518bn revenue collected in 2020
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, on Tuesday disclosed that it collected a total of N518 billion as revenue for the federal government in 2020, just as it made seizures of 133 containers...
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The Representative of Managing Director, and the Executive Director, Marine & Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hon. Onari Brown (left), the Chairman, JOSEPDAM Port & Services Nig....
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NPA expects 5 vessels each with frozen fish, buckwheat, 10 more with various...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday disclosed that five ships each carrying frozen fish and buckwheat are among 20 vessels expected to arrive at the Lagos ports with various food items....
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SIFAX Group rewards 46 staff at 2020 Long Service Award Ceremony
SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, has rewarded and honoured 46 staff at its annual...
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NRC begins e-ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna train service
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has activated its e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna train service, to enable prospective passengers buy tickets online and print out same ahead of their...
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Gulf of Guinea records highest ever number of crew kidnapped in 2020- IMB...
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s annual piracy report recorded an increase of piracy and armed robbery incidents in 2020. In 2020, IMB’s Piracy Reporting...
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Confronting the plastic pollution pandemic
Fossil fuel-based plastic is a ubiquitous commodity, which disintegrates over hundreds of years, but never fully degrades. Countries should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks of a proposed...
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Navy arrests 24 suspected oil thieves in Ondo
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, on Sunday, said no fewer than 24 suspected oil thieves were arrested on the coastal waters in Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State....
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Challenges begging for urgent fixes in Nigeria’s maritime sector
The nation’s maritime industry status at any time would determine how healthy the sector is, bearing the fact that operations in the various sub sectors should be supported by conducive environment. In...
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UNCTAD lists Nigeria among ship-owning countries
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recognised Nigeria in the class of ship-owning countries. Disclosing the development, Ms Olufunmilayo Folorunso, Secretary General...
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Chevron, host communities disagree over oil spill at Funiwa Oilfield, Bayelsa
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has held divergent views with members of its host communities in Bayelsa on leakages reported at Funiwa Oil Fields operated by the oil firm off Bayelsa Coast. The CNL’s...
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SIFAX gets Company of the Year, Investor of the Year 2020 Awards
SIFAX Group, a conglomerate with business interests including maritime and allied areas was on Tuesday bestowed with double awards as Company of the Year and Investor of the Year 2020. Presentation of...
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Nigeria Customs Service expects guidelines for AfCFTA implementation
The Nigeria Customs Service has stated its expectations regarding guidelines to drive the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement meant to boost intra-Africa...
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Shipping Branch of MWUN sounds re-election support for Adeyanju
The Shipping, Clearing and Forwarding Branch of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has expressed support and preparedness to re-elect President- General of the Union, Prince Adewale Adeyanju....
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Olu Akinsoji’s thoughts on contemporary maritime issues in Nigeria
On our request, Engr. Olu Akinsoji shares his thoughts and gave some insights on very contemporary issues in Nigeria’s maritime industry. The article substantially credited to Capt. Alao: ‘Urgent fixes...
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