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Operators in the maritime industry have frowned at the recent order by the Federal Government stopping cross examination of goods at the exit gate. The operators under the aegis of Customs Licensed Agents / Importers Transparency Group, headed by Chief Gabriel Omenukor told the Maritime and Energy Media Practitioners of …

Despite low patronage and Importation of goods at the Rivers Ports, the Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Command has recorded improvements in most areas of operation since the assumption of office of the new area controller, Compt. Kabiru Isiyaku. Our reporter gathered that in a bid to improve efficiency and …

Joel Anaekwe    Experts and stakeholders in the export sector have lamented Nigeria’s continued underutilization of opportunities provided by the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a United States of America trade Act, meant to diversify and stimulate economies of the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. They say Nigeria is not …

By Joel Anaekwe    The Marine Club of Nigeria, an umbrella association of professionals, practitioners and stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime economy has called for a synergy with the Rivers State Government towards the development of a free trade zone in Port Harcourt. President of the club, Dr. Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu, said the creation …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on patent medicine dealers in Delta State to desist from selling unauthorized drugs and vaccines in their premises. The state coordinator, Pharm. Jude Ndekile, an assistant director stated this in Asaba while displaying some unwholesome products confiscated …

The Nigeria Custom Service says it is ready to partner with other agencies of government, especially the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) Onne, in Rivers State, on improved and efficient service delivery for the benefit of investors and other stakeholders in the oil and gas industry. Comptroller General …

The new international terminal under construction at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa may be put into use before the end of 2017. This is according to the airport manager, Engr. Chigbo Nwobu, who spoke to Airport correspondents recently. Engr Nwobu expressed satisfaction at the rate work is going on …

The director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that Nigeria is set to benefit from the deep sea mining, through effective harnessing of the opportunities inherent in working with the International Seabed Authority (ISBA). The NIMASA DG, who made this known …

President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Dr Emi Membere-Otaji has called on the Federal Government to fast track the ease of doing business nationally, especially in the area of power, security, infrastructure among others and also show strong political will to tackle under development in the Niger Delta, …

The national executive of the Ijaw Youth Council (Worldwide) IYC has berated the Federal Government over what is described as deliberate abandonment of sea ports in Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar, imposition of high tariffs and implementation of stifling policies aimed at sabotaging the economy and marginalizing the people of …