The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has established a Maritime Safety Centre (MSC) as part of efforts…
Author: Ships & Ports
Shippers’ Council vows to stem capital flight in maritime sector
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) yesterday vowed to stem the tide of capital flight ravaging the…
11 missing after ships collide off Hong Kong
Eleven crew of a Chinese cargo ship are missing following a collision with a large container…
Naval officer loses children to fire while beating wife
A naval officer’s two children died in a fire he started accidentally while allegedly beating his…
Femi Otedola loses dad
Former governor of Lagos State, Sir Michael Otedola is dead. He died yesterday morning at his…
Lagos needs N25bn to remove ship wrecks, says Commissioner
There are about 200 shipwrecks and abandoned vessels currently lying on the Lagos coastline including lagoons,…
Expert reveals how smugglers promote malnutrition in Nigeria
Activities of smugglers, who bring in staple foods into Nigeria, have continued to hamper government’s effort…
May 6 Caption
L-R: Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam; Executive Director, Administration and…
ANLCA Chapter Chairman laments porous state of Idiroko border
Idiroko, a borderline between Nigeria and Benin Republic, is notorious for its high smuggling activities. The…
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is a 77.1-kilometre ship canal in Panama that connects…
Much Ado About Maritime Institutions, Hopes For Results
The news that President Goodluck Jonathan will, on May 10, flag-off Nigeria’s first specialized University for…
May 5 Caption
Manager, Lilypond Container Terminal, Mr. Tristram Denyer, handing over office furniture donated by his company to…