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Shippers’ Council Laments Infrastructure Gap in Nigeria’s Maritime Domain

Our Reporter October 19, 2021

by Our Reporter October 19, 2021012

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has decried the general infrastructure gap in the country’s maritime domain. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC),

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About 70 per cent containers shipped into Nigeria not seaworthy’

Our Reporter October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

by Our Reporter October 13, 2021October 13, 2021071

Stakeholders lament lack of regulation on container shipment About 70 per cent of containers used for shipment into Nigeria are not seaworthy and out of

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Shipping sector can generate 75% of oil revenue – NIMASA

Our Reporter September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

by Our Reporter September 2, 2021September 2, 2021065

The shipping sector in Nigeria can produce 75 per cent of the country’s earnings from the oil sector, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration

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Piracy decline to end War Risk Insurance, reduce shipping cost – NIMASA

Abisola THOMPSON August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

by Abisola THOMPSON August 30, 2021August 30, 20210153

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says sustained reduction in reported cases of maritime crimes in Nigerian waters, will end regime of War

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Shippers seek stoppage of excessive charges for groupage containers

Meletus EZE August 22, 2021August 22, 2021

by Meletus EZE August 22, 2021August 22, 2021055

President, Shippers Association of Lagos (SAL), Rev. Jonathan Nicole, has called for the stoppage of excessive charges for groupage containers in Nigeria. Nicole said this

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Shippers list challenges affecting importation Import

Shile GIWA August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

by Shile GIWA August 18, 2021August 18, 20210115

Rev. Jonathan Nicole, President, Shippers Association of Lagos (SAL), says trade imbalance and high cost of doing business are affecting importation into the country. Nicole

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23 ships discharge petroleum products, other items at Lagos ports

Abisola THOMPSON July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

by Abisola THOMPSON July 13, 2021July 13, 2021062

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 23 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, frozen fish, container, bulk fertilizer, bulk sugar,

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Port users heave relief as FG restores electronic call-up system

Our Reporter July 9, 2021

by Our Reporter July 9, 2021064

Having re-evaluated the implementation of the call-up system, movement of cargoes in and out of the Lagos seaports has received some respite, as the platform

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NIMASA bars rickety vessels from new certificates of ship registration

Our Reporter July 7, 2021

by Our Reporter July 7, 20210128

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has blacklisted unseaworthy and sub-standard vessels from joining Nigerian Ship Registry. However, the agency will issue new

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New Shippers Council boss canvasses staff support to drive agency

Abisola THOMPSON July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

by Abisola THOMPSON July 6, 2021July 6, 20210117

The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, has solicited for support and cooperation of his members of staff to

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