Surveys: Seafarers not so happy after all

A survey released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation has highlighted the need for continuing work on…

‘Government must relocate tank farms before they bring down the maritime industry’

Alhaji Umar Jimoh Omeiza is the Deputy President General of the Senior Staff Association of Communication…

Never again

Last week was a horrible week in the life of our country. It was the week…

9,000 Nigerian migrants arrive Italy by sea in one year

No fewer than 9,000 migrants from Nigeria arrived in Italy through the Mediterranean Sea in 2014,…

Buhari vows to fight sea piracy, other crimes

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to work with the international community in fighting cross-border terrorism, sea…

Nigeria loses $2bn annually to smuggled poultry products – Group

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has stated that Nigeria currently losses over $2 billion to…

Nigeria’s foreign trade down by N110.2bn in first quarter

Nigeria’s total external merchandise trade decreased by N110.2 billion to N4.87 trillion in the first quarter…

‘Death ship’ captain admits to gun running

In the second day of the inquest hearing before the New South Wales Coroner Court, the captain…

Foreign products constitute 80% of counterfeits in African market – SON

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) yesterday stated that…

Photo: President Muhammadu Buhari and U.S. Secretary of State John

President Muhammadu Buhari and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shortly before Buhari’s inauguration in Abuja…

MAN commends Customs’ effort in anti-smuggling activities

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its effort in…

Challenges to gains in ECOWAS Common External Tariff Regime identified

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that the implementation of Common External Tariff (CET) in…