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Transport Minister moves to ban certain freight forwarders for lawlessness
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said that certain freight forwarders will be banned from operating in the ports for going against the Act establishing the Council for the…
With Sufficient Maritime Security, Nigerian Economy Will Blossom – Amaechi, Dakuku
The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the new maritime security infrastructure being built by the Federal Government, the Deep Sea Project, would…
One Nigerien killed during gun struggle with NIS Operatives
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has intercepted two Nigerien with pistols, computers and phones at Kongolam border, Katsina. Spokesman for the NIS Mr. Sunday James,…
Border Closure In Interest Of Nation — Ali
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has explained that the closure of Nigeria’s borders was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security…
WISTA Takes Campaign For Women In Maritime To Anambra
Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) has donated a speedboat and some fishing accessories to the women of Omabala Na Esu Fishers Association of Aguleri,…
Maritime Security: IMO, International Oil Players, Pledge Support For NIMASA
Xianyong Joe Zhou of Intertanko in a warm handshake with DG NIMASA DR Dakuku Peterside shortly after an IMO-sponsored Maritime Security and Facilitation (MSF) meeting at IMO Headquarters…
Customs Launches Gunboats to Fight Smuggling, Oil Theft
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- Nigeria Customs Service has launched two gunboats to strengthen its anti smuggling activities on the nation’s waters. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the…
Consider Southeast For NIWA Headship, Stakeholders Task FG
As the Federal Government is said to be shopping for a suitable replacement for the leadership of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), strong indications have emerged that…
NPA Committed To Workers’ Dedication, Professionalism
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has once again affirmed its commitment to reward workers who over the years contributed positively especially in the area of optimal dedication…
Nigeria Customs Service inducted into Enhanced FOI Hall of Shame
The Media Rights Agenda, MRA, has inducted the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, into its enhanced Freedom of Information, FOI, Hall of Shame for its non-compliance with its…