Senate Committee gives final ultimatum on ending Apapa gridlock
Committee Member, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa(Middle); the
Committee Vice Chairman, Sen. Clifford Odia(Right), and the Federal Controller of
Works, West, Kuti Adedamola at the event.
Chamber of Shipping engages key stakeholders on policy focus to grow Nigeria’s shipping sector
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The Panel: L-R; Dr. Chris Asoluka, Mr. Taofeek Adegbite, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, and Mrs. Mfon Usoro during the Focus Group Meeting by The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Wednesday in Lagos |
Key stakeholders in a focus group meeting
convened by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Wednesday in Lagos, have agreed
that the shipping sub-sector needs an expanded policy framework to guide the
sector on a defined path of growth.
Qualities shippers should look for in a heavy/specialized carrier
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Specialized freight is
often unique, high-value and critical to the shipper or consignee operation,
unlike many other commodities. Carriers with a history and reputation of safe,
on-time and claim-free deliveries are the carriers a shipper should consider using
to move their freight. A shipper’s evaluation should include people, processes
and performance.
NIMASA gives relief materials to needy in Ondo State
The Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has continued its donation of relief
materials to victims affected by flood and other disasters across the country.
NPA Board members decry condition of port access road
Members of the
Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have added their voices
to the perennial traffic gridlock on road leading to Port in Apapa and Tin-Can
Island.
Wasting Assets: A ray of hope for ‘Customs Pride’, ‘Group of Nine’ vessels
...As
CPRO says vessels in process of being refitted
SOAN looks to greater industry engagement as new Executive Council is inaugurated
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Cutting of the celebration cake |
The Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN)
is hopeful for more engaging periods with various key stakeholders in the
maritime industry as it inaugurates its new President, Dr. Mkgeorge Onyung, and
other executive members to steer the association’s affairs for the next two
years.
Manpower Development: Iroghama wants cadets’ training, NIMASA qualifying exams streamlined for optimal results
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Mrs. Iroghama Obuoforibo, Chief Operating Officer, Starzs Investment Co Ltd. |
Grooming
young seafarers to get a pool of professionals for manning purposes in the
maritime industry is indeed a huge task. But, while Starzs Investment Company Ltd is
committed to doing that, it also wants the authorities concerned with
overseeing the standards in training of cadets to ascertain the qualification
of the lecturers and the teaching syllabus.
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