MARITIME
REWARD OF VIGILANCE: CUSTOMS IMPOUNDS 3 CONTAINERS OF DRUGS AT TIN CAN ISLAND COMMAND, HANDS OVER TO NDLEA
The Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni, and his officials on Wednesday showcased three impounded containers laden with 684 packets of Cannabis Indica. The drugs weighed 341.025kg with a street value of N682, 050,000.00, were handed over to the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in line […]
WMD: FG OPENS ANOTHER BAG OF PROMISES FOR SAFE SHIPPING …Let’s Renew Our Dedication for Safety, Innovations – Mobereola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has again assured that the Federal Government will increase investments in new technologies and alternative fuels to ensure safe shipping operations in the country.Oyetola, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Oloruntola Olufemi, spoke during the celebration of World Maritime Day (WMD) […]
HARNESSING POTENTIALS OF BLUE ECONOMY: OYETOLA, DANTSOHO, AKUTAH, MOBEREOLA, OTHERS TO CHART WAY FORWARD AT EDITORS’ SEMINAR, FRIDAY, August 23rd
Maritime industry stakeholders will be gathering at the Ikeja Airport Hotel, Lagos, on Friday, August 23, to x-ray the journey of the Marine and Blue Economy in the past one year of establishing the Ministry. Among maritime issues, the Nigeria Customs Service will present a special paper titled: “Challenges of Customs Revenue Generation/Anti-Smuggling Operations”. Industry […]
ZIBS-GODWIN, BAYELSA’S COMMISSIONER FOR MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY SEEKS NIMASA’S COOP …’We Aim to Significantly Contribute to Nigeria’s GDP’
The pioneer Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, Bayelsa State, Dr Faith Izibenua Zibs-Godwin paid a working visit to Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, at Victoria Island, Lagos, Dr Dayo Mobereola on Monday. The Commissioner, who led some officials to NIMASA was received by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr Fatai […]
NPA; BELLO-KOKO BOWS OUT, DANTSOHO STEPS IN,…Promises To Improve Revenue Generation and Ports’ Efficiency
The formal assumption of office by the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority,NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho commenced today, Monday as Mohammed Bello Koko handed over the affairs of the Authority in a brief ceremony. In his speech, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho expressed his deep appreciation to the President and Commander in Chief of the […]
LEAGUE OF MARITIME EDITORS LAUDS APPOINTMENT OF A TECHNOCRAT AS MD, NPA
…Charges him to tackle poor ports’ infrastructure The League of Maritime Editors (LoME), pioneers of Maritime journalism has luaded the appointment of a technocrat, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), as well as the Chairman of the Board, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye. The League described their appointment as […]
Pictorial effects of the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges
L-RChairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun; Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Bar. Pius Akutah, MON; Chief Justice, Republic of Liberia, Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; Assistant Inspector General of Police, Chris Ejike (rtd); Chief Judge, […]
DANGOTE REFINERY HOSTS GOV DIRI
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday, visited the Dangote Refinery, Dangote Petrochemical Plant and the Dangote Port in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The governor and his entourage were received by President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko. Dangote, and the Vice President, Oil and Gas of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Edwin Devakumar. During the […]
SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL’S SPONSORED 17TH INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SEMINAR FOR JUDGES BEGINS TOMORROW
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) is set to host the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges under the distinguished chairmanship of H.E Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, Secretary to the Government of […]