Dakuku: Capacity building, sectorial reform critical to maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

Dakuku: Capacity building, sectorial reform critical to maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that capacity building initiatives and sectorial reforms are critical elements that can address maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea. Dr. Dakuku...
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Ford to partner Mahindra on electric vehicles in India

Ford to partner Mahindra on electric vehicles in India

Ford Motor Company and its Indian partner Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. could create their own electric car line in the country to help battle pollution from the vehicles clogging India’s roads, Chairman Anand Mahindra said.  Mahindra & Mahindra, which ...
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NPA Photo News

NPA Photo News

Executive Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),  Marine Operations, Sekonte Davies,(Middle), next on his left is   Executive Director,  Engineering and Technical Davies Services, Prof Idris Abubakar, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communica...
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NPA to deploy six security boats, fine-tunes welfare package for workers

NPA to deploy six security boats, fine-tunes welfare package for workers

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  –      The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman on Tuesdaycontinued her interactive session with stakeholders of Rivers Ports Complex.  Addressing stakeholders comprising of...
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Ex Firstbank staff in court over alleged N7.1m fraud

Ex Firstbank staff in court over alleged N7.1m fraud

An ex-banker, Anthony Akhogie, was on Tuesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding First bank of N7.1 million. Akhogie, 26, who resides at Mushin area of Lagos State is facing three-count charge of conspiracy, forge...
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Dana Air resumes flight operations

Dana Air resumes flight operations

Dana Air has resumed flight operations and apologised to its passengers for the delays experienced on Tuesday as a result of the disruption of its activities by the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE).  Communications Manager, Kingsl...
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Report: More than half of trucks in Apapa have no business in the Seaports

Report: More than half of trucks in Apapa have no business in the Seaports

A new report released by a leading maritime consulting firm reveals that more than half of the container trucks visiting Apapa, Lagos daily have no immediate business to transact at the port. The report, which stems from an independent study...
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Diamond Bank appoints Christopher Ubosi Non-Executive Director

Diamond Bank appoints Christopher Ubosi Non-Executive Director

Diamond Bank Plc has appointed Mr. Christopher Ubosi as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Christopher Ubosi holds a B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying from the University of Ife and an M.Sc. from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.  According to the Bank, Mr Ubosi...
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NPA to sustain quarterly forum with stakeholders as board reviews committee’s report on infrastructure in December

NPA to sustain quarterly forum with stakeholders as board reviews committee’s report on infrastructure in December

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  –     The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated her commitment to sustain ongoing meetings with workers and other stakeholders on a quarterly basis.   Addressing st...
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NSE Photo News

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Oluwole Ololade Adeosun, Council Member, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); John Oriogun, Founder, John Oriogun PLLC; Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, Head, Legal Department, NSE; Marylin Ramplin, Founder, Novia One Group; Tinuade Awe, General Counsel &a...
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Shipping firms allege blockage of channel by NLNG, petitions NPA

Shipping firms allege blockage of channel by NLNG, petitions NPA

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com –       Shipping firms have appealed to the Managing Director of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman to intervene in the alleged blocking of channel by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).  In a petiti...
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Samuella Sam-Orlu Emerges Winner of 2017 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition

Samuella Sam-Orlu Emerges Winner of 2017 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition

It was an all-female affair as fifteen year old Samuella Sam-Orlu of British Nigerian Academy Abuja, emerged the overall winner of the 2017 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, winning an educational grant of N1,000,000.00 to study in...
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IMO: Onyema,Amaechi Woo Foreign Diplomats For Nigeria’s Election

IMO: Onyema,Amaechi Woo Foreign Diplomats For Nigeria’s Election

 In a bid to ensure that Nigeria wins the re-election into one of the highest decision making body of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), an arm of the United Nation (UN) responsible for global maritime regulation, the Minister of Transportation...
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Fishing convention enters into force

Fishing convention enters into force

The International Labour Convention (ILO) No 188 came  into force on November 16, giving a major boost to efforts to improve working conditions for millions of workers in the fishing sector. “The Work in Fishing Convention sets the basic standards...
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