Expectation from the National Conference

As the National Conference draws to a close, the important thing is for it to proffer…

System adjustments in balancing economies

Growing economies need to be dynamic, especially because they are driven by people. So, for sub-sectors…

Upholding safety practices in water transportation

The fact that natural causes may not be completely ruled out of causes of accidents should…

Examining the economics of Nigeria’s maritime defense

The recognition for the need to strengthen the nation’s maritime security against piracy and other forms…

Need for adequate funding to fight insecurity

The prevailing insecurity on Nigerian waters is a serious threat to the national economy and a…

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…

Matching competencies with responsibilities

There will never be an ‘over-kill’ on the issue of sourcing for and making good use…

Importance of operational modalities in policy adoption

It is true that before policies are made and modalities adopted for purposes of facilitating international…

Need to protect dedicated industrial areas

For a long time now, stakeholders in the maritime sector have lamented about the congestion they…

Need to ensure success of PAAR

It took several years of a soul searching exercise among serious-minded stakeholders namely the Ministries of…

Driving transformation of Nigerian ports with ICT

Modern ports globally are striving to achieve optimal efficiency in their operations to outclass their regional…

Unnecessary polemics

The Nigerian port industry has during the past few years recorded some impressive changes in the…