BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand for all the regions of the world. According to the statistics, African airlines saw a 6.7% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 4.0% year-on-year. The
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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted the crucial role of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in the federal government’s vision to rehabilitate, expand and optimize the country’s railway infrastructure. He made this known on Wednesday during a working visit by the leadership
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, (NCDMB) Mr Felix Ogbe, has given opportunities to 10 local shipping firms to access its $360million domiciled at the Bank of Industry, BOI for single digit. This is unlike the controversial Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) domiciled under the Nigerian Maritime
By Dooyum Naadzenga The maritime sector across Africa is making significant strides toward decarbonization, aimed at reducing global warming and fostering a sustainable future. According to the Association of African Maritime Administrations, “this transition promises numerous benefits, including the potential to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Shipping Agencies, Clearing and Forwarding Employers Association (SACFEA) has called on the federal government to reduce port charges and operating costs to prevent the continued diversion of cargo from Nigeria’s seaports to neighbouring countries. SACFEA Chairman, Boma Alabi, warned that Nigeria’s high port charges have made its
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has affirmed that it is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the maritime sector under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who disclosed this recently while receiving
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The House of Representatives sub-committee on public assets has urged the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), to intensify efforts to block all revenue leakages in all its facilities. The chairman of the committee, Rep. Uche Harris Annie-Okonkwo (LP-Anambra), made the call on recently in Abuja during a private meeting with the management of […]
BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has moved to stave off the planned strike by the coalition of truck owners and maritime workers meant to protest the alleged extortion by the agents of the Lagos government on Lagos roads. The planned action, which was slated to commence soon, would have resulted to disruption of […]
BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria, has been honoured with the Special Economic Zones Industry Pacesetter Award by the Nigerian Economic Zone Association (NEZA). The operator, however, reiterated the company’s dedication to investing in Nigeria’s economy and supporting government efforts to diversify the nation’s revenue base
BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, intercepted 2,433kg of Cannabis Sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml Codeine syrups also on Inland Waterways in the South-Western part of the country. Speaking in Lagos during the handing-over of the Cannabis and the cough syrup to the Marine Unit […]
BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers
By Nsikak Ekpenyong The National Cooperative Insurance of Nigeria (NCIS) has urged its members to go about their lawful businesses, using their authentic NCIS motor third party insurance. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Adetokunbo Adesanya, a director at the NCIS, called on motorists to refer, police, VIO and Road safety to the necessary NCIS […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The two labour unions of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has agreed to cancel all strike action, and to partner with the new managing director, Dr Kayode Opeifa management in achieving the mandate of President Bola Tinubu for the rail sector. Opeifa who disclosed this yesterday said the labour leaders passed the […]
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has pledged enhanced service delivery and a renewed focus on road safety in 2025. In his New Year message delivered in Abuja, Mohammed commended FRSC staff for their dedication, which contributed to notable achievements in 2024. He assured that the agency would […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Federal Government has announced that train services across Nigeria will remain free throughout the festive season, ensuring affordable and convenient travel for citizens. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Ahmed Alkali, disclosed this in Abuja, stating that the initiative will run until 5 January 2025. Speaking about the ongoing travel
Carloha recently celebrated a thrilling day of sportsmanship and excellence at the NAPE Charity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja on October 26, 2024. In collaboration with NAPE (Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists), Carloha proudly offered a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro as the coveted hole-in-one prize. This […]
By Temitope Adebayo Carloha, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, captivated the attention of automobile technicians and artisans during the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference (NATCO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, which took place at the Old NITEL Compound, Lagos, on October 10, 2024.
Stolen cars in Lagos pose a significant challenge for vehicle owners. The rising incidents of car theft necessitate effective solutions to safeguard vehicles. GPS car tracking technology has emerged as a reliable method to combat this issue. By utilizing GPS vehicle tracking systems, owners can monitor their cars’ real-time locations. Rising incidents Car theft is
By Temitope Adebayo The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Wednesday, announced the rescue of 100 passengers from the boat mishap in Niger state. In a statement made available to the newsmen by NIWA, the management said the accident involved a wooden boat with about 200 passengers on board. The Waterways Authority explained that the […]
A tyre recycling and rubber manufacturing company, Freee Recycle Limited, has revealed that Nigeria’s tyre importation market is worth over N108 billion annually. This is even as the company urges for the adoption of a circular economy model to harness the full potential of tyre waste recycling and drive environmental sustainability in the country. At […]
