Month: February 2019

DG NIMASA Advocates Greater Role for African Women in Maritime

*** Pledges to sponsor delegates to WISTA Africa conference in Accra *** Reiterates pivotal role of blue economy In line with the global focus on enhancing the role of women in the maritime and shipping sector, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has announced the Agency’s …

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PRESIDENTIAL POLLS: APC Leads With 286,106 Votes As INEC Announces Results In 11 States, Plus FCT

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently leading the main opposition, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with a margin of 286,106 votes as it won 7 states out of the 11 states which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the results on Monday night. According to the state – by – state results …

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Olu Of Warri Pledges Support For Ocean & Cargo Terminal

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, has pledged his support for the Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited as the company formally takes possession of the Warri Port Terminal B. This was expressed when the board and management team of the company paid a courtesy visit to him in Warri, Delta State. According …

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Over 4000 Orphans In 44 Orphanages Benefit From Customs CSR

The sub-committee of the Nigeria Customs Service on distribution of relief items to IDPs and orphanages said it has continued to distribute rice, vegetable oil and bales of clothing materials to orphanage homes in Lagos, South-West, Nigeria. According to a press statenet sent to Platform Reporters on Thursday and signed by Customs National Public Relations …

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SIFAX Group Bags League of Maritime Editors’ Award

SIFAX Group, a multinational corporation with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality, has won the most outstanding indigenous terminal operator award in Nigeria. The award was conferred on the company by The League of Maritime Editors and Publishers at its 20th anniversary lecture and award ceremony held recently …

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Customs Clarifies On Shagamu Interchange Incident

The Nigerian Customs Service has provided some explanations on what transpired between its officers and some passengers which led to the untimely death of one Mr Godwin on Monday morning at Shagamu Interchange along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, South-west, Nigeria. In a press statement sent to Platform Reporters on Monday, the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Deputy …

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NPA Boss Commissions CSR Projects In Calabar

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has commissioned a renovated Government Secondary School, Adiaboh Assembly Hall, and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in Calabar, Cross River State. Present at the occasion were the Representative of the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic …

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SIFAX’ Ocean & Cargo Formally Takes Over Warri Terminal

….NPA calls for host community support, BPE to monitor for compliance The concessionaire of the Warri Port Terminal B, Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited, has taken possession of the terminal after the formal handing over by both the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). The handing over was done recently …

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Nigeria Setting the Pace In Harnessing Potential of African Seas and Oceans

The concerted efforts by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to champion effective use of the African ocean and seas for diversification will no doubt lead to the continent’s economic emancipation and development, Sylvanus Obas writes. The attention given to the responsible use of the oceans in Africa to contribute to economic growth has …

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SSASCGOC Honours NPA Boss With Appreciation Award

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman has received an Appreciation Award from the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Maritime Branch for her support and exemplary contributions to human development in Port Services during their 40th Anniversary in Lagos. Representative of the Managing Director, …

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