The practice of appointing close allies and relatives to key government positions, commonly known as…
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Nigeria’s IMO Council bid as a wild goose chase
Past management teams at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have woefully failed…
Nigeria Customs of death
By Lasisi Olagunju Grand ancestor of Nollywood, Ayinla Olumegbon’s ‘Wole Wole Arufin’ (The Lawless Sanitary…
Bashir Jamoh: A breath of fresh air at NIMASA
Maritime industry operators, especially Nigerian ship owners, seafarers, cadets and other workers in the maritime…
Reflections on Marvin Abe’s Journey and the Unveiling of ‘The Voyage of Saints’
I have never been one to succumb to emotion. In fact, for as long as…
Climbing the zenith of success Jim Ovia’s way
Last week, when I was about to embark on a five-hour trip, I hurriedly looked through…
Reflections on the danger of leading without listening
It is now public knowledge that the Hon. Minister of Transportation, RotimiAmaechi, appears unhappy with the…
NPA and the fallacy of port congestion
Nigerian ports, contrary to widely held notion, are not congested. The ports in Lagos are certainly…
Enhancing Nigeria’s maritime sector
Nigeria’s maritime sector is an overlooked gold mine. It is capable of becoming a key engine…
My Maritime Man of the Year 2018
Unionism in Nigeria’s maritime industry, prior to post-port reform regime, was synonymous with thuggery, banditry and…