By Tony NZEKWE There’s a clear link between the integrity of marine ecosystems and human well -being as over three billion people rely on Marine resources for their livelihood and oceans contribute to poverty reduction, food security and economic growth. This was the assertion of the Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria ,Mr Jens – […]
By Amby Agbaja The Port of Los Angeles rose to a record of 9.45million TEU in 2018,solidifying Los Angeles spot as the Western Hemisphere Top Port for containerized cargo. In total, the Port allied 9,458,749 Twenty foot equivalent Units (TEUs) during 2018, up 1.2percent more than 2017’s record breaking year. The year marked the […]
The Nigerian Aviation industry have over the years adjudged by critical aviation stakeholders and pundits as a ” time bomb”ready and willing to explode if nothing and only strategic integrated measures are done to avert monumental lost of lives and properties. Disaster and Psychological trauma under gone by passengers and investors in previous years are […]
Investigation reveal that the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has submitted that even though financial accountability has improved, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) still has not explained alleged billions of dollars of missing revenue. Reports have it that several energy producers have cooperated and complied with requirements to publish payments, NEITI has witnessed […]
As the fight against smuggling intensifies, The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, has arrested a Chinese national, Li Chaomin for attempting to export 329 sacks of pangolin scales with a Duty Paid Value of N1.7 billion. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Uba, at a news briefing in Lagos, said […]
In dept investigation has reveal that Over N132.7billion has been looted, stolen or misappropriated by Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in Nigeria’s aviation sector in the last seven years, sequel to on going investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Aviation analyst have asserted that the monumental looting at the aviation sector has left […]
In line with its diversification programme, The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, has called on the aggressive exploration of the inland basins potentials in commercial quantities. This information was disclosed by Alhaji Baru when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, led by its president, Mr. Abiodun […]
The on going crisis rocking the global logistics firm, Integrated Logistics Services, has taken another dimension as the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has reportedly ordered a comprehensive compliance audit of Intels Nigeria Limited’s operations in the last 10 years. Intels is currently embroiled in controversy that emanated from the termination of its […]
In its fight to end criminal activities on Nigerian waterways, The Nigerian Navy has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the anti-piracy bill into law so as to enable the country determine the quality of safety and security that should exist within the maritime space. The judiciary will also […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has opposed the Ports and Harbours Bill pending before the lower chamber of the National Assembly. Even though the bill which was sponsored by Nicolas Ossai has passed second reading, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) affiliate expressed displeasure for not being consulted before the bill was drafted like […]