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New partnership aims to turn non-recyclable plastics into marine fuel
Swedish waste management firm Riverrecycle and UK-based renewable energy company Clean Planet Energy have entered into an agreement to remove non-recyclable plastics from rivers and then repurpose the...
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Maritime industry will not suffer supply of seafarers in near future – Effedua
A recent report by the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO (See here ) that the maritime industry could be hit by a shortfall of seafarers in the next five years has induced several reactions....
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Akinsoji’s thoughts on concerns about possible shortage of seafarers by 2026
On a recent report (See Report Here) that there would be possible shortage of seafarers in the near future. Yes, we know that the situation will manifest and Nigeria has the potential to take a good...
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Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ intercepts six containers of unprocessed timber, arrests...
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ has intercepted three trucks conveying six 6×20ft containers of logs of unprocessed timber. The Zonal Coordinator for Zone ‘C’, Ag. ACG...
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Apapa gridlock my greatest headache – NPA MD
The agonising traffic gridlock on the Apapa road leading to the port has constituted a major headache to the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), its acting Managing Director, Alhaji Mohammed Bello-Koko, has...
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Shell Appoints First Female MD for Exploration Coy SNEPCO – Official
Global energy firm Shell has announced the appointment of Mrs Elohor Aiboni, as the Managing Director of its Nigeria deep-water business, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited...
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30 of 65 private jets in Nigeria owe duties – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service has said that about 30 out of 65 private airplanes verified so far are liable to pay required duties to the Federal Government. The Customs Public Relations Officer, Mr....
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Nigeria exits MOWCA over electoral irregularities
Nigeria has left the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA). This is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Eric...
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FIFA launches #ReachOut campaign for better mental health
FIFA has launched #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it, and take actions every day for better...
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CBN releases guidelines for establishing Payment Holding Coys
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released guidelines for the establishment and regulation of Payments Service Holding Companies (PSHCs) in Nigeria. This is contained in a circular issued by...
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Manpower supply: Need to stimulate the shipping industry, plus other...
By Captain Tajudeen Alao I agree with BIMCO and ICS on their recent report that there would be global need for seafarers in five years’ time to about 89,000 seafarers, and recognition that presently...
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Gov. Diri congratulates Tokyo Olympics wrestling medalist Oboruduru
The Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has praised the historic feat of 2020 Tokyo Olympics 68kg freestyle wrestling silver medalist, Blessing Oboruduru, describing her as an Amazon. Chief Press...
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NIMASA Photo News
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (left), and Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, during the unveiling of 102 new waste...
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Navy takes delivery of 50 gunboats, drones for maritime operations
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday received 50 assault gunboats and drones to tackle crime and criminality in the nation’s territorial waters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the platforms...
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Customs intercepts Pangolin scales, Elephant tusks worth N22.3bn in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted pangolin scales and elephant tusks worth N22.3 billion in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd.), said this while addressing...
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FEC approves $11.17bn rail project to link all coastal cities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $11.17 billion to link all Nigeria’s coastal cities by rail in six years. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, briefed State House...
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Civil Society Organisations honour Effedua for exceptional administrative...
The Joint Action Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (JACCSON) has given a Recognition Award for hard work and administrative excellence to Commodore Duja Manuel Effedua (Rtd), Rector of the...
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Mission to Seafarers Symposium: States, industry stakeholders seek priority...
The governors of Lagos and Ondo states as well as maritime industry stakeholder who gathered on Thursday for the Mission to Seafarers Lagos symposium sought adequate attention for welfare of seafarers...
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Maritime LookBook: At sea with Captain Roselyn Kete, Nigeria’s first female...
This edition of our #MaritimeLookBook is simply exciting as Nigeria’s first female master mariner, Captain Roselyn Kete, graciously shared some photographs of her times at sea with us. We are glad to...
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