Calls for the merger of these two Lagos-based commands, Apapa and Lilypond area commands of the…
Category: Editorial
Lagos ports roads: Jinxed by abuse?
Last Thursday, the Nigerian media was awash with the outcome of the previous day’s meeting of…
What exactly is the issue about disbursement of CVFF?
The issue of the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) by the Nigerian Maritime…
Feasibility of Customs new cargoes exit procedures at LPC
Over the years government through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and several other means had made…
Between the FG, the LASG and Wharf Landing Fees
Penultimate week the issue of the collection of Wharf Landing Fees by the Lagos State Government…
NSC and its mandate to protect shippers’ interest
Established in 1978 by decree 13 NSC Act Cap. N133 LFN, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC)…
On Transport Minister’s stance on the overstretched capacity of Nigerian seaports
While inaugurating a Project Development and Steering Committee (PDSC) for Ibaka Deep Seaport in Akwa-Ibom State,…
Between NIMASA certificates and maritime certificates in Nigeria
Last month the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers & Water Transport Senior Staff Association raised an alarm…
CRFFN in the eye of the storm
Penultimate week, when the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) rose from…
Evolving a consolidated shipping charge system
Against the background of alleged arbitrary charges in the maritime industry, particularly on cargoes, the issue…
Beyond arrest of alleged killers of GWVS boss NIMASA
Last Monday the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) paraded 10 persons suspected to be…
Of the new Lagos State Traffic Law and port operations
Penultimate Thursday, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, signed the new Lagos State Traffic…