TinCan Island Port generates N25.6B in September

TinCan Island Port generates N25.6B in September

For the Month of September 2016, TinCan Islan Port command of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) generated N25.6 Billion revenue.    A press statement issued by the Public Relation Officer, UCHE EJESIEME, explained that Various  strategic plans aimed at enhancing Revenue collection...
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Lagos Trade Fair targets 500,000 visitors

Lagos Trade Fair targets 500,000 visitors

Not less than 500,000 visitors are expected at the 2016 Lagos Trade Fair organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).   The Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, Mr Sola Oyetayo in a statement sent to www.citybusinessnews.com  said the...
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‘Oil discovery in Lagos, good development for Dangote refinery’

‘Oil discovery in Lagos, good development for Dangote refinery’

The recent discovery of oil in Lagos in commercial quantity has been described as a good omen for the development of the oil and gas industry which Dangote refinery will benefit from. Speaking in his office in Lagos during a...
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Motorists, commuters groan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Motorists, commuters groan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Motorists and commuters playing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have continued to groan over the slow-pace of work on the stretch of the road with most of them spending several hours for a journey that was supposed to last for 15minutes,  ...
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Lagos, NPA to tackle Apapa gridlock

Lagos, NPA to tackle Apapa gridlock

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government is to commence decongestion of traffic gridlock along Seaports’ access roads in Apapa in the next few weeks.   Speaking with Journalists after a meeting with Lagos State...
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N500b bond: Lagos to access N60b in 2016

N500b bond: Lagos to access N60b in 2016

The Lagos State Bond will span over a period of three to five years, the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said.     According to the Governor, for the current appropriation year, the state can only draw N60 billion from the...
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‘We will not abdicate our roles in maritime sector to anybody’

‘We will not abdicate our roles in maritime sector to anybody’

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated that the Agency is capable of carrying out its regulatory functions and will not abdicate its mandate to anybody. Dr. Peterside made this...
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Tincan Island Port generates N26.2 Billion in August

Tincan Island Port generates N26.2 Billion in August

For the Month of August 2016, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Command generated N26.2 Billion revenue.   According to the command, the figure represents a positive signal “going by the indices of the previous month”.   It will...
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Apapa Customs generates N35Billion in August

Apapa Customs generates N35Billion in August

 For the month of August, 2016, the  Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N34.9 Billion revenue, about N8 Billion higher than the N27 Billion realised in July.   According to the command, the collection is the highest monthly...
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Airtel, Nestle CEOs  list modalities for improved GDP

Airtel, Nestle CEOs list modalities for improved GDP

The critical role of private sector in the development of Nigeria’s economy took the centre stage on Wednesday at the second edition of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) roundtable discussions in Lagos.   Some Chief Executive Off...
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Ambode appoints Dabiri  MD of LAMATA

Ambode appoints Dabiri MD of LAMATA

The Head of Procurement, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abiodun Dabiri, has been named the substantive Managing Director of the Authority by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.  His appointment comes about one year aft...
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NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has again restated its position in ensuring the full implementation and enforcement of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) code in the nation’s ports. The Director Genera...
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Lagos gives owners of illegal structures 14-day ultimatum

Lagos gives owners of illegal structures 14-day ultimatum

The Lagos State Government has given  14-day ultimatum to owners of illegal structures and street hawkers in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki areas. According to the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, owners of such structures should remove them....
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FG raises committee on 13 % derivation for Lagos

FG raises committee on 13 % derivation for Lagos

By Ibhade John –     A committee charged with the responsibility of disbursing 13 per cent Derivation Fund to Lagos State has been raised by the Federal Government.   Chairman of the Indices and Disbursement Committee of the Revenue Mobilisation All...
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