Maritime

Maritime Security: US to lift entry ban on vessels from Nigerian Ports

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The United States Coast Guard (USCG), has offered Nigeria a three-year plan to work with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE), placed on American-bound vessels from Nigeria. Cdr. Juliet Hudson at the

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Tinubu to commission Lagos Red Line rail month end

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that President Bola Tinubu, has promised to formally flag off the Lagos Red Line rail in February, 2024. This was made known by Governor Sanwo-Olu when he visited the Headquarters of China Railway Rolling Stick Corporation in Dalian, China, where he went to conclude transactional […]

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Ogun lifts ban on NURTW operations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Ogun State government has lifted the ban on the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in the State. The Commissioner for Transportation in the State, Gbenga Dairo who conveyed the State government’s directives to the National leadership of the Union said the move was aimed at promoting enabling […]

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NIWA embarks on monitoring surveillance to ensure safety, secure environment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos Area of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has recently embarked on a waterfront monitoring surveillance along Bojije-Epe route along the Lagos waterways. Speaking after the surveillance tour, the Lagos Area Manager, Sarat Braimah, explained that the surveillance was carried out to ensure the safety of all users along the […]

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Reps urge FRSC, Police to clamp down on illegal use of siren nationwide

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, and Nigerian Police Force to clamp down on those using sirens illegally nationwide. The House also ordered the law enforcement agencies to enforce the law on indiscriminate use of sirens on Nigerian roads. The resolution followed the adoption of […]

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Chery increases sales by 101.1% in 2023

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Carloha, the exclusive national partner of Chery Automobile in Nigeria, celebrates Chery’s exceptional success, as it achieved an annual sales figure of 1,881,316 units, representing a geometrical growth of 52.6 per cent, exported 937,148 vehicles, while recording an increase of 101.1 per cent in 2023. Chery’s says the announcement not only

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Eto call-up, NPA blames truck drivers, Freight Forwarders, others over failure

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has blamed truck drivers, freight forwarding community, as well as its consultant; Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP) for the hiccups and failures of the ETo Callup system, an electronic system introduced to ensure free flow of trucks in and out of the ports. NPA Apapa Port Manager, […]

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NIMASA to resolve delay in cabotage fund disbursement bottlenecks in 6 months

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said within the next six months, the agency will resolve the delay in the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The Director-General of NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh made this known yesterday, during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Chambers of Shipping […]

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FG to address maritime challenges through new policy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Government as concluded all plans to release a new maritime policy aimed at tackling challenges faced by operators in the Marine and Blue Economy, especially in the port environment. To this end, agencies under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have held several meetings to fine-tune the new maritime […]

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LASTMA impounds 30 vehicles over illegal parking, other traffic offences

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in continuation of its enforcement operations to unlock traffic across the State, has impounded 30 vehicles over illegal parking and unpainted vehicles around Apongbon, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, said this in a

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NRC urges passengers to get ticket online as free train ride commenced

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 December 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Following the commencement of the recently announced free train ride, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has urged Nigerians to book their tickets from online as free train ride began yesterday, Thursday, December 21, through January 4, 2024. NRC made this disclosure to further implement Tinubu’s directive of the 50 percent reduction in […]

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Powerful Nigerians against functioning of Warri, other ports – Lawmaker reveals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

By Ese Adagbra Honourable Barrister Benedict Etanabene , member Representing Okpe Sapele Uvwie Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said that the powers that be are against the resuscitation of Warri Ports and other seaports in the Niger Delta region as a result of dislike and disregard they have for the people of […]

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Shippers’ council assured of legislative backing for effective regulation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Chairman of the House of Representative Committee on Shipping Services, Abdussamad Dasuki, has promised that the National Assembly (NASS) would fast-track the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) amendment bill next year to give the council the legal framework as the maritime industry economic regulator. Dasuki, who stated this at a two-day

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We’ll ensure global best practices in shipping- NIMASA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said it will ensure that Nigeria shipping is run in line with global best practices. The agency stated this at a one-day workshop on maritime codes and conventions for maritime reporters organised by NIMASA in Lagos in collaboration with MaxVal Associates Training and Management […]

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Oyetola sets up committee to review E-call up system to reduce Apapa gridlock

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

NPA regulates e-call-ups deployed for Apapa, Tin-Can Ports-TTP By Temitope Adebayo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has constituted a committee to review the E-call up system in his commitment to reduce Apapa gridlock and strengthen effective movement of trucks and other articulated vehicles. This is even as the Truck Transit Parks […]

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FG directs Oyetola to revive national carrier, create jobs in maritime sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to resuscitate the national shipping line through a strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in order to capture a substantial share of the ship charter market create jobs and boost the economy. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, […]

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NPA plan $1.1b rehabilitation of Tin-Can, Apapa, other ports

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said it is embarking on a significant $1.1 billion port rehabilitation plan of Apapa, Tin-Can Island and other ports across the country. Speaking during a panel session at the ongoing 43rd Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), in Lagos, the managing director of the […]

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4,000 vessels, 72,000 seafarers visit Nigerian Ports annually-NPA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 October 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) has disclosed that 4,000 ocean going vessels visit the nation’s seaports annually. Speaking in Lagos, at the commissioning of the Mission to Seafarers (MTS) centre in Lagos, the managing director of NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, said a minimum of 6,000 Seafarers visit the country seaports every month. The Daily […]

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Oke Omolade Samuel: Fortifying Nigerian Shipping, Reducing Cargo Theft

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2023 0

The security of cargo shipments is paramount in any world of shipping and that’s why Afrishipping, under the visionary leadership of CEO Oke Omolade Samuel, has undertaken a commendable mission to enhance security measures and reduce cargo theft in Nigerian shipping operations. Samuel’s mission which is to secure and protect African businesses has set out […]

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Carloha Nigeria partners Cherry Automobile as authorised dealer

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2023 0

Carloha Nigeria partnered with cherry Automobile as an authorised dealer for the Nigerian market. Director of Sales and Marketing for Carloha Nigeria, Joseph Omokhapue said the partnership marks a significant landmark in the expansion and growth of both organisations in the Nigerian automotive industry. According to him, “This strategic alignment is in consonance with