Category: Editorial
The intractable high cost of projects in Nigeria
There is no gainsaying that one of the major reasons for infrastructure deficit in Nigeria is the high cost of projects execution. Every project in Nigeria is believed...
Proposed Warri port and Nigeria’s quest for new seaports
Amidst the dwindling fortunes of Nigerian ports, manifesting in drop in ship and cargo traffic, Nigerian authorities are pushing for development of new seaports. Modern...
Addressing the root cause of Apapa traffic congestion
So much has been written and said about the infamous Apapa gridlock. In fact, no subject has attracted as much protracted attention and press coverage in Nigeria over...
Is Nigeria Customs Service becoming a lawless agency?
This is a compelling question considering the deluge of accusations and allegations against the Customs officials in recent time. As a matter of fact, at no time has the...
ISPS Code implementation and US sanctions on Nigeria
Barely one year after expressing satisfaction with Nigeria’s compliance level with the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Code, the United States Coast...
Saving Nigeria from another debt trap
Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, last week reported that Nigeria’s debt profile as of December 31, 2018 stood at...
Funding the new minimum wage through the maritime industry
The controversial N30,000 minimum wage has finally been approved by lawmakers, thus ending the protracted labour battle. But paying the new wage presents a fresh...
Attracting cargoes to Eastern ports
Eastern ports are the seaports located in Calabar, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Sapele, Koko, and Burutu. All these ports played significant roles in the colonial...
President Buhari’s second term and the maritime sector
The 2019 presidential election has come and gone. Hopes have been dashed. Jubilations are in the air – even jubilations that have led to loss of lives. While some are...
The gains of reviving Warri Port
The Nigerian Ports Authority’s recent handover of Warri Port Terminal B to the concessionaire, Ocean and Cargo Services Limited, deserves commendation for its economic...
Panama City and what you should know about Panama Canal
An engineering marvel connecting two oceans, easing trade routes and employing 10,000 Panamanians in over 600 occupations. The Panama Canal is an essential living...
Breaking down stereotypes in a male-dominated industry
Breaking down gender stereotypes in the maritime industry is not just important in its own right, it is also beneficial for the industry as a whole. That was one of the...