Nigeria spent a whopping sum of $620million (N96.1billion) on the importation of raw sugar last year,…
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Minister accuses freight forwarders of causing ports congestion
Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, has identified the flaws in Nigeria’s freight forwarding system as…
Nigeria Customs faces off with suspected smugglers @ Seme
Nigeria Customs faces off with suspected smugglers @ Seme … Steps up surveillance The Seme Border…
Insecurity on Nigerian waters worsening, says US Govt
The insecurity situation on Nigeria’s territorial waters is worsening, according to the American Government. Consul-General of…
IGP Abubakar creates Maritime Police Command
Indicative of the intention of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for a better coordinated approach to…
Judiciary workers’ strikes frustrates trial of agents
The strike by workers under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), which…
ISAN foresees brighter days, Commends NIMASA for repairing ships
The Chairman, Indigenous Shipowners Association of Nigeria (ISAN), Chief Isaac Jolapamo, has commended the Federal Government…
Shipping sector needs competition to grow, says Ezekwesili
Taking a studied look at the sector, which has contended with stunted growth in Nigeria, former…
NEXIM Bank plans credit facility for exporters
The Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank plans to provide buyer-credit facilities to potential buyers of Nigerian non-oil…
4TH QUARTER 2012: Nigeria’s exports rise to N7.18bn
Nigeria recorded N7.18 billion worth of exports in the fourth quarter of 2012. This, according to…
Global shipbuilding capacity still too high – Analyst
In a market where shipbuilders are forced to accept new contracts below cost levels, a significant…
PAPAL ELECTION: Seafarers’ Cardinal enters conclave
Amongst the cardinals who entered the conclave yesterday to elect the new pope was one who…