Minister Archives — Page 48 of 169

September 13, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DG: Seafarers Welfare Key To Success Of Maritime Sector

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) hosted an enlightenment workshop for seafarers, employers of seafarers and other maritime stakeholders in Lagos on Seafarers’ Medical Certification and other related issues concerning the health of Nigerian Seafarers. Speaking at the...

September 12, 2023 No Responses

Egypt, Ghana, Rwanda, Others Back Carbon Levy On Shipping

A coalition of 20 African nations has thrown their weight behind the Nairobi Declaration, advocating for a global carbon levy on shipping. The declaration was adopted at the Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi last week, and it calls for...

September 8, 2023 No Responses

STOAN Increases Dockworkers Wages By 2000 Per Cent In 17 Years

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), on Thursday, disclosed that Dockworkers who work at the ports have had their take-home increased by 2000 percent since the Federal Government introduced the port reform in 2006. The Chairman of STO...

September 8, 2023 No Responses

Shippers Council Hosts Minister, Harps On Revamp Of National Carrier

The Nigerian Shipper’s Council (NSC) has advised the Federal Government to intervene and resuscitate a national carrier status for the country as part of measures to boost the shipping development and revenue profile of the nation. The Executive Secretary of...

September 7, 2023 No Responses

Ten Countries,500 Firms For Abuja 2023 Trade Fair

Over 10 countries and 500 companies have indicated interest in participating at the 2023 Abuja International Trade Fair, the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has disclosed. Addressing Journalists on Wednesday, ACCI President, Dr. Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, w...

September 6, 2023 No Responses

Safety, Security, Unregulated Fishing, Others Top Oyetola’s Agenda

The Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, harnessing marine tourism, safety and security are top of the agenda of his administration as Minister o...

September 5, 2023 No Responses

Oyetola Inspects Facilities At Apapa, Tin Can Ports

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday, declared that he was in a hurry to make impact in the ministry.The Minister also solicited the support of the management and staff of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),...

September 5, 2023 No Responses

Oyetola At PCHS Terminal, Assures of Support

The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Monday, visited Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, operator of Terminal C, Tin Can Island and subsidiary of SIFAX Group. He was received by the management of the terminal led...

September 4, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria Issues Illegal Miners 30-Day Ultimatum

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a 30-day ultimatum to illegal miners to desist from such activities in the country. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, explained that...

September 3, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Recalls Ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has recalled Nigeria’s Ambassador both career and non-career back to Nigeria. The order was conveyed through a statement issued by the Special Adviser, Media and Communication Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulka...

September 2, 2023 No Responses

NLC Communique On Nationwide Strike

COMMUNIQUE AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) HELD ON THURSDAY, THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 In an all-inclusive session, the National Executive Council (NEC) deeply analyzed the prevailing national....

September 2, 2023 No Responses

Keyamo: Lagos Accounts For 60 Per Cent Of FAAN’s Revenue

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed the Federal Government’s desire to optimize the generating capacity of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Speaking during the facility visit of the Lagos Airport, K...

August 31, 2023 No Responses

Blue Line Rail Commercial Operations Begin Monday

THE Lagos State Government says it will begin passenger operations on the Blue Line Rail on Monday, September 4, 2023. The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, made this known on Wednesday at Mari...

August 31, 2023 No Responses

NSC, PEBEC, Others Brainstorm On Exports Of Agro Products Bottleneck

The Nigerian Shipper’s Council (NSC) in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and some key stakeholders, recently, held a brainstorming session on how to tackle agro export bottleneck. According to the Execut...