Customs agent seeks clarification on agency responsible for regulating diapers
A freight forwarder, Mrs Ada Akpunonu, on Tuesday
called for clarification on the government agency that should rightfully
regulate diapers to forestall double payment of importation levy.
Practitioner says good policy will advance job creation in maritime insurance
A maritime insurance practitioner, Mr
Gbolahan Adu, says the marine insurance sector could create a wide array of job
for Nigerians, if backed by a proper policy.
Intels panics over importers’ boycott of facilities
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Managing Director of Intels Nigeria Ltd., Mr Simone Volpi |
The management of Intels Nigeria Logistics Limited is
in a quandary over the persisting massive boycott of its facilities by Nigerian
importers and their agents, who are protesting alleged highhandedness and
excessive charges by the logistics services provider.
Ex-Navy School Boys set of '96 meet
Hajia Tumaka bags Award for Outstanding Industry Image Maker
The Head of Public Relations of the Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hajia Lami Tumaka has emerged the
winner of the Most Outstanding Maritime Industry Image Maker in the 6th
National Evergreen Maritime Merit Award.
Intels accused of enforcing payment for services in foreign currency
…We are exempted from forex policy, says image maker
Integrated Logistics Limited, (INTELS) has been
accused of collecting charges in Dollars, a practice that may have negated the
federal government policy of foreign exchange restriction deliberately
introduced to pump up the value of Naira.
FG suspends licence issuance for new vehicle assembly plants
FOU will continue to intercept suspected containers on highways, says Customs CG
The Federal Operations Unit(FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service will
continue with its mandate to intercept any suspected container on the highways,
to check any perceived fraudulent practice.
Nigeria loses N6 bn monthly to low activity at Lilypond Inland Port, says freight forwarder
A freight forwarder, Chuks Ijemanze, has said the
Nigerian government loses about N6 billion monthly, due to low activity and the
redundant state of the Lilypond Off-dock Terminal, an inland port in Lagos.
NPA, NCS to collaborate for revenue generation enhancement at ports
Managing Director NPA, Malam Habib Abdullahi presenting a plaque and copy of recent edition of the official journal of the NPA to the CGS, Col. Hameed Ali(Rtd) at the courtesy call |
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the
Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) have established agreement to collaborate on
how to enhance revenue generation strategies for the Federal Government at the
seaports.
Cargo Tracking Note will check fraudulent practices at ports, Shippers’ Council tells Customs
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Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers' Council |
The tradition of trade malpractices in Nigerian ports through which the government loses so much revenue would soon be over with the planned introduction of advanced cargo information system, otherwise known as Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, has said.
Senate Summons Customs CG for lifting ban on importation of rice through land borders
The
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col Hameed Ali has
been summoned by the Senate ad hoc Committee on Rice Waivers to come and
explain his reasons for lifting the ban placed on importation of rice through
the land borders.
41 ships expected at Lagos ports
Forty-one
ships laden with foods, general cargoes and petroleum products are expected to
arrive at the Lagos ports from Oct. 16 to Nov. 2.
NPA wants Canadian firms to invest in Nigeria’s seaports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will welcome more Canadian firms to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities presented by the successful reform of the Nigerian port system.
17 ships arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, general cargoes
Seventeen ships
laden with petroleum products, general cargoes and other goods have arrived at
Lagos ports, waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on
Thursday in Lagos.
Western Marine Command of Customs requests for more outstations
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CGC, Col. Hameed Ali(Rtd.) on inspection of the Guard of Honour at the Western Marine Command during his working visit to the command on Tuesday |
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The CGC, Col. Hameed Ali and CAC Western Marine Command, Yusuf Umar |
The Western Marine Command (WMC) of the Nigeria
Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday demanded for more outstations in Iyana Sashi
and Ikorodu (Lagos State); Lokoja (Kogi) and Odo, Shaki in Oyo State.
Chief of Naval Staff wants increased funding for Navy to enhance maritime safety
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called for increased
funding for the Nigerian Navy to enable it acquire more ships to enhance
maritime safety.
48 ships expected at Lagos ports with foods, petroleum products
Forty-eight ships
laden with various cargoes are expected to arrive at the Lagos ports from Oct.
14 to Nov.1.
NIMASA DG denies defending Tompolo’s maritime security contract
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Ag. DG of NIMASA, Haruna Baba Jauro |
The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Mr Haruna Baba Jauro has denied defending the maritime security given to the Global West Vessel Specialists Limited (GWVSL), a company believed to be owned by Mr Government Ekpomupolo, aka Tompolo.
NFF did not declare kits consignment until now--Customs
Customs C-G says days of corruption gone
Col. Hameed Ali(Rtd.) the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs
Service (NCS), on Monday said corrupt practices would no longer be tolerated,
be it by officers or clearing agents.
Stakeholders set new agenda for Customs Reform
Shipping industry stakeholders, including importers and freight forwarders, during the week, while cautioning against mass retirement in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), unfolded a new agenda that will guide the new Comptroller-General, Col Hammed Ali (rtd), in his reform mandate.
Oron Maritime Academy seeks more funding from NIMASA
The management
of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, has appealed to the
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to improve the
funding of the academy.
DEMYSTIFYING THE MYTH: SHINING A CLEAR PATH FOR ENTRY OF GIRLS INTO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
By
Dr
Balkisu Saidu
Faculty
of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Introduction
The zeitgeist[1]
of our time is accommodative of a world where women contribute as much, if not
more than, their male counterparts, in all spheres of endeavour including in
the legal profession. Prior to 1935, when Stella Jane Thomas was enrolled at
the Bar, the legal profession in Nigeria was the exclusivity of the males.
Today, women are found in all areas of the legal profession: advocacy,
adjudication, academia, etc.
Getting More Girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
By
RABIA SALIHU SA’ID (Ph.D.)
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
(Active Citizens’ Facilitator 2014-2015. British Council, Nigeria)
The Science, Technology,
engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields are today attracting increased
attention because of the role of the STEM field in our world today. The
technological advancement that has seen our world turned in to a global
village, where we can communicate, travel, interact at various levels within
short time lapses, cannot be sustained without training and advancement in the
STEM fields.
Customs did not seize NFF’s consignment, says Controller
The Apapa Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it did not
seize any consignment belonging to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Chief of Army Staff commends NIMASA for combating piracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has
commended the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety
Agency (NIMASA) for combating piracy and other criminal activities on Nigerian
waters.
NPA MD advocates ports infrastructure improvement to facilitate export
Abdusalami suggests effective export trade terms by African countries
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Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar(Middle) and other dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the International Sea Trade and Investment Convention in Lagos |
A former Head of
State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Monday urged African countries to develop
strong and effective trade terms and contractual agreement on export matters.
Ex-NPA MD urges Govt. to assist truck owners with loan
Family of deceased dockworker‘ll be compensated, says terminal official
Apapa Area 1 Customs revenue falls to N23.3 bn
The Apapa Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said it collected N23.3 billion as revenue in September, a figure below the N30.1 billion collected in August.
Expert wants FG to appoint professionals to run maritime industry
A maritime
practitioner, Ms Chinweoke Okpalaji, has urged the Federal Government to
appoint professionals to manage the affairs of the maritime parastatals as the
week which began on Sept. 28 ended.
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