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Call for transportation minister’s resignation unfair
By Shippers Association of Lagos State We believe the only competent authority to talk about Nigerian Ports is the Federal Minister of Transportation, who is overseeing the Nigerian Ports Authority...
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Elumelu acquires 45% in OML 17, assures of shared prosperity, economic devt
The investment of over $1billion by Heirs Holding’s in the acquisition of the strategic OML 17 from Shell, ENI and Total, is expected to deepen commitment between host communities and the firm as well...
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Ogbeifun postpones events to mark 70th birthday celebration
Nigeria’s foremost shipping Mogul, Engr. Greg Utomwen Ogbeifun has postponed indefinitely, all activities lined up to mark his 70th Birthday in Benin City. While the planned one-day maritime symposium...
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Buhari reappoints Hadiza Bala Usman as MD NPA, reconstitutes Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for an additional five-year tenure. In a statement signed by...
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Nigerian Railway launches N900m e-ticketing platform
The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed the launch of N900 million e-ticketing platform of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC. Amaechi said the e-ticketing...
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Report: Digitalizing maritime sector to strengthen resilience, cut emissions
Better digital collaboration between private and public entities across the maritime supply chain will result in significant efficiency gains, safer and more resilient supply chains, as well as lower...
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NPA begins truck electronic call-up system, assures of port access ease
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the commencement of Eto, an electronic call-up system for trucks operating in the ports, in order to serve a permanent solution to the perennial...
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Maritime Academy of Nigeria acquires Ocular Vision Simulator, Helicopter...
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in Akwa Ibom, has acquired 10 pieces of Ocular Vision simulator, this is in addition to three other simulators recently bought. The Ocular Vision is the latest in...
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NIMASA, Amnesty Office partner to curb maritime crimes
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in partnership with the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the fight against piracy and other...
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Effedua’s thoughts on requirements for passing the CoC exams
The Certificate of Competency (CoC) examination is quite demanding as a test of a seafarer’s competence for the job at sea. Therefore, candidates for the CoC exams are expected to take their lectures...
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Pirates kill one, kidnap 15 from ship off Lagos
Pirates attacked a Turkish cargo ship off Nigeria’s coast, killing a sailor and kidnapping 15 others, officials said Sunday. The M/V Mozart, which sails under a Liberian flag, was traveling from Lagos...
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SIFAX Group appoints Group ED, Head Legal
Mr. Olujimi Osho, Group Head, Legal Services/Company Secretary, SIFAX Group SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial...
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Mission to Seafarers signs The Neptune Declaration to support seafarer welfare
The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for a long-term crew change crisis that has been the main cause of thousands of seafarers, around the world, being unable to join vessels or return home, and...
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FG appoints pre-shipment inspection agents for non-oil exports
The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appointed three Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PIAs) for non-oil export, in a bid to curb the corruption that has characterized...
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Failure to comply with new environmental rules will pose ‘a huge business risk’
With the increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by IMO 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors, the...
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Celebrating Ogbeifun @70: Saraki, others to speak in virtual symposium
The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, will lead heads of government agencies and other industry stakeholders to speak at a one-day virtual maritime symposium on the...
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Maritime Academy of Nigeria begins ‘train-the-trainers’ programme for staff
Thirty staff members of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron Akwa Ibom have started a month-long training programme on how to use the Full Mission Bridge and Multifunctional Classroom simulators for...
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Rear Admiral Gambo becomes new Chief of Naval Staff
Rear Admiral Awwal Zubaru Gambo has taken over leadership as Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff. Born on April 22, 1966, the new CNS is an indigene of Kano State. He joined the Nigerian Navy on September...
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APM Terminals Elizabeth to cut emissions by 45% in 2021
APM Terminals Elizabeth in New Jersey USA has started to use green power, from a supplier that offers renewables such as wind and solar which will help the terminal reduce CO2 emissions by around 45%...
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