LASG warns RTEAN members against disrupting peace

 

LASG warns RTEAN members against disrupting peace

The Lagos State Government on has warned members of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN,not to disrupt the peace and tranquility being enjoyed in the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the warning in a statement in Lagos.

He gave the warning after fracas broke out in some parts of the state, following a protest by some RTEAN members demanding the removal of the national president of their association.

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NRC develops Train Track Access Framework to encourage PPP

 

NRC develops Train Track Access Framework to encourage PPP

The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC,  Fidet Okhiria, said that the management of the corporation has developed a Train Track Access Framework to encourage Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Okhiria said this during a press briefing held at the NRC’s Headquarters in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

He said  the establishment of Train Track Access Framework would enable third parties to use the track.

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CIoTA HOLDS NATIONAL TRANSPORT SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER

 

CIoTA HOLDS NATIONAL TRANSPORT SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) will hold its 2022 National  Transport Summit in November.

The summit, with the theme, "Transport Safety And  Security Administration In Nigeria has Maritime Safety and Security in Nigeria; Safety and Security in Road Transportation In Nigeria; Strategic Issues In Transport Safety and Security In Nigeria;  Safety and Security of Road Transportation In Nigeria; and The Value of Life For the Evaluation of Safety and Security In Transportation as sub-themes.

The summit is slated for 29th, 30th November and 1st December, 2022 at  Shehu Musa Yar' Adua Centre, Abuja. 

The summit is expected to be chaired by the Chairman, MTN Foundation, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi, while the Special Guest of Honour is the Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Jaji Muazu Sambo.

 President and Chairman, Governing Council/ Chief Host is Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

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Dethroned Baale of Shangisha sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment

 

Dethroned Baale of Shangisha sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment

A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja has sentenced the dethroned Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Mutiu Ogundare, to fifteen years imprisonment for faking his own kidnap.

The court had on June 15 discharged  and acquitted the third defendant, Ogundare's wife, Abolanle that she had no link to the offences. 

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LAMATA will complete all infrastructure by the end of this year - LAMATA Boss

 LAMATA will complete all infrastructure by the end of this year - LAMATA Boss

... Compensation paid to owners of properties and tenants

The rail system  being managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority , LAMATA,Phase I of the Blue Line and the Red Line will be completed by the end of the year.

The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo made this known during a media chart on TVC  'Your View' in Lagos.

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Nigeria committed to greener shipping for sustainable development - JAMOH

Nigeria committed to greener shipping for sustainable development - JAMOH

Nigeria has joined other maritime nation to commemorate the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, inline with the greener agenda  of IMO, while reiterating its commitment to sustainable development in the maritime industry.

The Honorable Minister of Transportation,  Mu’ azu Jaji Sambo make this known at the commemoration of this year’s World Maritime Day.  

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Ocean Deep boss bags 3 awards at 2022 OMIS award

 

Ocean Deep boss bags 3 awards at 2022 OMIS award 

The Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Deep Maritime Ltd, Mrs Rollens Macfoy, has bagged three awards at the 2022 Maritime and Offshore Awards (tagged OMIS).

The awards were set up to honour distinguishable organisations and individuals in the sector.

One of the awards bagged by the Ocean Deep boss, was tagged "Outstanding Maritime Institution in the Country".

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Hajia Bola Muse honoured with Female Achievers Award by City People Magazine

 

Hajia Bola Muse honoured with Female Achievers Award by City People Magazine

The Amazon of the Nigerian Maritime Industry and Financial Secretary of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Hajia Bola Muse, has been honoured with “2022 City People Female Achievers Award. 

The event was held  at the ETA HOTEL & HALL , Oregun , in Ikeja , Lagos State.

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World Car Free Day: LASG set to construct Non-Motorised Transportation Infrastructure

 

World Car Free Day:  LASG set to construct  Non-Motorised Transportation Infrastructure

The Lagos State Government has declared its intentions on the construction of infrastructure to ensure seamless implementation of the Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) plan in the state.

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known at the state’s maiden edition of “Car Free Day” in Lagos.

The Governor represented by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, explained that the Car Free Day was an avenue for a city like Lagos to appraise the state of its road network.

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LASTMA warns 'LagosRide'Taxi against disregarding traffic law while on the road.

LASTMA warns 'LagosRide'Taxi against disregarding traffic law while on the road.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned operators and drivers of ‘LagosRide’ Taxi across the state to obey the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, said this in a statement through the Director, Public Affairs of the Authority, Mr Adebayo Toafiq, in Lagos.

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SMEDAN: MSMEs sub-sector major driver of national economic growth and development.

SMEDAN: MSMEs sub-sector major driver of national economic growth and development.

Equips 90 participants with ICT tools...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)  equipped 90 entrepreneurs with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills to drive technology adoption for businesses in the country.

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Inefficiency in Nigeria port operations leads to diversion of cargoes - ES, NSC

Inefficiency in Nigeria port operations  leads to diversion of cargoes - ES, NSC

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Emmanuel Jime said smaller countries like Togo are deriving more value from their maritime industry than Nigeria. 

Speaking at a conference on ‘Retooling the Maritime Sector for Stronger Economic Growth’ organized by Maritime Anti-corruption Network (MACN) and the Convention on Business Integrity (CBI), he said “According to United Nations Conference of Trade and Development, (UNCTAD), Togo with a population of about 8 million people and GDP of $7 billion had a throughput of 1.7 million in 2020, while Nigeria with a population of 206 million people, GDP of about $429 billion had a lesser TEU of 1.5 million in 2020. This is as a result of inefficiency in our port operations which led to diversion of Nigeria-bound cargoes to other neighboring countries,” he said. 

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ENL CONSORTIUM : Wins Most Outstanding Maritime Company Of Decade Award

 

ENL CONSORTIUM : Wins  Most Outstanding Maritime Company Of Decade Award

Nigeria's largest indigenous port operator, ENL Consortium has emerged as the Most Outstanding Maritime Company of the Decade at the 2022 Marketing Edge Awards.

ENL Consortium,  is the operator of Terminals C and D at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, won the prestigious award in Lagos.

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NDLEA arrested ex-convict with 5.90 kilograms of cocaine

 

NDLEA arrested ex-convict with 5.90 kilograms of cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an ex-convict, Onyeka Charles Madukolu at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos for importing 5.90 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cans of deodorants and ladies’ lip gloss into Nigeria.

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NANS: Protest continued stay at home of students

NANS: Protest continued stay at home of students 

... Cordoned off Lagos Airport access roads

Vehicular movement is at a stand still at  both the local and international airports in Lagos as the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS protest the continued stay at home of students due to the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU strike.

All access roads into the airports have been condoned off by the students around the hajj and cargo terminal, the road leading into the International airport terminal.

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Ogun State Governor has completed most ongoing projects in the state.

Ogun State Governor has completed most ongoing projects in the state

... Bags ICSAN Award

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said many of his administration’s goals had been achieved with others such as airport and other infrastructure due for completion by the end of the year. 

“This government is committed to resolving issues to position the state strategically as a preferred investment destination by providing the infrastructure needed to engender growth and shore up our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution,” 

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CAC gives nod to Afolabi-led board of ANLCA

 

CAC gives nod to Afolabi-led board of ANLCA 

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has registered the Board of Trustees of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) led by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi.

A press release signed by  the Acting National President, Dr. Kayode Farinto, said ANLCA after the expiration of the six (6) years tenure of the former Board  members from February 2014 to February 2020, held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) as stipulated by the ANLCA's constitution in December 2020 to elect new board members.

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Red Rail Project: LAMATA hands over new primary school building to SUBEB

Red Rail Project: LAMATA hands over new primary school building to SUBEB

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, handed over the reconstructed  Mushin Public Primary School that was demolished to pave way for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, LRMT, Red Line rail project.

The Managing Director, LAMATA, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, represented by the Director, Rail, LAMATA, Mr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga, handed over the new edifice to the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, in Lagos.

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LASG: Served Removal Order to Occupants under Costain Bridge

LASG:  Served Removal Order to Occupants under Costain Bridge 

The  Lagos State Government, LASG, has served a seven-day ‘Removal Order’ notice to owners/drivers of trucks, tankers and trailers illegally parked under the Costain Bridge to Iganmu Area of the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, led officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, to serve the notice to the owners of the trucks in the area in Lagos on Tuesday.

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NAGAFF Sworn in New Chapter Executives

 

NAGAFF SWORN IN NEW CHAPTER EXECUTIVES

... CRFFN our Suckling baby - EZISI

The President,  National Association Government Approved Freight Forwarders,  NAGAFF,  Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, at the inauguration of the newly elected executive members of NAGAFF describes the Council for the Regulations of Freight Forwarding of Nigeria as its baby to be nurtured. 

Ezisi advised members of NAGAFF to pay their yearly subscription to CRFFN. "To continue to register and pay their annual subscription to the Council for the Registration of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)".  He informed the house that the CRFFN is "An offspring and suckling of NAGAFF and we shall continue to feed her with our members".

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Land Matter: Real Estate Developer Seeks For Justice,

 

Land Matter: Real Estate Developer Seeks For Justice, 

Chairman of Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited Saheed Mosadoluwa has alleged that the former Governorship Candidate in Lagos, Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, has it through a petition dated September 7, 2022 planned to jail him and his Ex-Wife Sade Balogun amongst others over the Estate

This allegation  is coming as Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a
statement made available to our Correspondent said that the duo of Mosadoluwa  and his ex-wife Balogun are to be prosecuted by Lagos State government.

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LIMWEEK: A Stimulant and Catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa.

LIMWEEK: A  Stimulant and Catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa. 

Chairman, Zoe Maritime Resources Ltd., Mrs. Tosan Edodo-Emore has described the Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK) as a stimulant and catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa and a solution provider to maritime challenges facing Nigeria and Africa in general.

Edodo-Emore said that LIMWEEK provides an invaluable platform for stakeholders, regulators and policy makers to gather together annually, brainstorm and provide solutions .

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NAGAFF Plays Major Role in Accommodating MAJAN - Ugochukwu, PRESIDENT

                        

NAGAFF PLAYS MAJOR ROLE IN ACCOMMODATING MAJAN  - Ugochukwu, PRESIDENT

The Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria, MAJAN, at the commissioning of its Secretariat describes its emergence as the aftermath of the failed merger of various maritime journalists' group as brokered by the then Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuke Rotimi Amaechi.

The President of  MAJAN,  Comrade Ray UGOCHUKWU, made this known in his  address of welcome that the MAJAN was formed under the mango tree of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF.

Ugochukwu said that the founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam a pillar of support provided a well furnished convenient facilities for MAJAN members to use freely in the course of their duties. He appreciated the founder and Spiritual Leader of NNPP for his immense supports by making their stay a memorable one at NAGAFF secretariat.

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NDIC Clinches Federal Government Platinum Level Award.

NDIC CLINCHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLATINUM LEVEL AWARD. 

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has been presented with the Federal Government Level Five Platinum Level award for outstanding performance in corporate governance and accountability by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). 

The award is based on the Corporation’s outstanding score of Ninety-Three Percent (93%) in the BPSR Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) that was deployed to Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to assess and enhance service delivery. 

L-R: Managing Director/ CEO, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan; Board Chairman, NDIC, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun; Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Dr. Habiba Lawal and Director General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki Arabi, during the official presentation of Report and Award on the Deployment of the Self-Assessment Tool to Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) at the NDIC Headquarters in Abuja.

Presenting the award to the Corporation, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Barr. Boss Mustapha represented by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Dr. Habiba Lawal congratulated the Board, Management and Staff of the NDIC for the courage and commitment during the exercise. 

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MAJAN commissions Secretariat in grand style

MAJAN commissions Secretariat in grand style 

... Honour reputable stakeholders

The Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), will formally commission its Secretariat in grand style.

The President, MAJAN, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, made this known in a press statement released on MAJAN platform today.

According to him, the inauguration slated for Thursday, September 8, 2022, by 11 am prompt, at Apapa will be the best of its kind, as everything has been put in place to make the occasion a memorable one.

The Secretariat which is located at No 19, Calcutta Crescent has a standard news room, radio studio and conference room for meetings.

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Customs: FOU Zone 'A' arrests 10, intercepts carbide, bags of rice worth over N579.4m

Customs: FOU  Zone 'A' arrests 10, intercepts carbide, bags of rice worth over N579.4m

Federal Operation Unit, FOU, Zone 'A' of Nigeria Customs Service in South-Western Nigeria have intercepted Twenty drums of carbide – a chemical that can be used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and could cause danger to life and property.

The Ag. Compt. Hussein Ejibunu of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’,  disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos while briefing them on the unit’s activities, said that 10 suspects were also arrested and at various stages of investigation and prosecution over the seizures in August 2022.

According to him, the seizures have a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N579.4 million, while N46.3 million was recovered from “duty under-payments, under-valuation of imported items and wrong harmonised system (HS) code classification.”

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NIMASA flags off e-platform for dockworker, Stevedores, others

NIMASA FLAG OFF E-PLATFORM FOR DOCKWORKER, STEVEDORES,  OTHERS

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA,  Dr. Bashir Jamoh, ably represented by the Executive Director, Labour and Cabotage,  Engr. Victor Ochei, said the E-Platform was conceived  in furtherance of the Agency's mandate to regulate the registration of Dockworkers Seafarers, Stevedoring company, Seafarer employer, Jetty, Terminal operators.

His word "The Maritime Labour E-platform is in furtherance of the Agency's mandate the registration and regulation of every  Dockworkers, Seafarer, Stevedoring company, Seafarer employer, Jetty, Terminal operators and Offshore Platforms or Terminals.

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NAGAFF Compliance Team Petitions AIG Over Corrupt Practices of ZEB

NAGAFF Compliance Team Petitions AIG  Over Corrupt Practices of ZEB.

The 100% Compliance Team of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) , has petitioned the Assistant Inspector of Police(AIG), Alkali Baba Usman over unbridled harassment, intimidation, detention and outright extortion of  their members by officers of the Zonal  Enquiry Bureau (ZEB). 

The National Chairman of the 100% Compliance Team of NAGAFF, Alhaji Tanko Ibrahim   in a petition letter  copied to the Senate Committee on Customs, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Maritime), Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Maritime), Commissioner of police, (Western Ports), Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Chairman CRFFN and the Registrar CRFFN accused the Bureau of writing series of invitation letters to them under the guise of facilitating an investigation only for them to be subjected to  interrogations about a long-gone consignment.

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NDLEA Sensitizes Igbologun Community on Drug Abuse and Trafficking

National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in its quest to rid the society of illicit drug and drug trafficking menace  sensitises Igbologun Community Town, Snake Island, Lagos.

The Area Controller, Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Mohammed Aminu Abubakar said:  "We are here today because of WADA which is a nomenclature for War Against Drug Abuse in our own society.

 "I believed every households and  community will be having one problem or the other with hard drugs in our mist . If it is not addition from using alcohol,  it is an additions from using other foreign drugs and even over the counter drugs like tramadol, panadol and paracetamol and so on.  And by nature when we talk of drug abuse in our own society is about  taking drugs  not in the  normal ways.

"So, right from the inception we realize that  in our own community in other to deal with the situation we must partner with everyone.  And the NDLEA especially the  Tin Can Area Command  considered Snake Island  community very important to our own activities in this place.

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