Compt. Malanta displaying the tramadol in Lagos…Thursday The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a container with tramadol capsules concealed in ceramic tiles, as well as other contraband items with a duty paid value of over N223 million. Compt. Yusuf Malanta told the media Thursday […]
WACT increases capacity with 15 new RTG cranes, specialised trucks
The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) said it has acquired 15 new Kone Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) for its transformation from the use of reach stackers in order to enhance service delivery at its terminal in Onne Port, Rivers State. In a statement, WACT Commercial Manager, Noah Sheriff, disclosed […]
Ahead Eto: NPA mandates shipping companies on holding bays, licences eight truck parks
In a multi-pronged approach to addressing the perennial gridlock on the port access roads and environs, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said it has licensed eight truck parks ahead of the February 27, 2021 kick-off of its electronic call-up system (Eto). And for Eto to smoothly run at the seaports, […]
APM Terminals Apapa boosts operation with four RTG cranes
Takes investment from 2006 to $438 million As part of a larger equipment fleet renewal and expansion programme, APM Terminals Apapa has boosted its operations with an additional four Rubber Tyred Ganrty (RTG) cranes to bring the project to a total of seven RTGs, seven reach stackers and two empty […]
Ecobank to list $300m bond in London Stock Exchange
Ecobank Nigeria said that arrangements are finalised to list its $300 million bond on the London Stock Exchange, having successfully priced the bond issuance maturing in February 2026, with today as its bond settlement. In a statement, the Ecobank Transnational Incorporated subsidiary said its fixed-rate, dollar-denominated bond, with a five-year […]
NAFDAC charges importers to take responsibility for cargo documentation
Adeyeye Says jail awaits fraudulent owners, clearing agents Clearing agents and importers who collude to falsify the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) documents for their cargoes will face severe consequences, including going to jail, the agency has warned. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the […]
Lagos, Shippers’ Council to collaborate for orderly Apapa port road
Bello Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello, has assured the Lagos State Government Task Team on Restoration of Law and Order on Apapa Port Access Roads of support in solving the traffic situation. Bello, who described the Apapa traffic situation as an international […]
NPA assures of smooth implementation of truck electronic call-up
With the take-off of the recently deployed electronic truck call-up system, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has assured port users that the irresponsible parking of trucks on the port access roads would soon become history. Managing Director of the NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, gave the assurance after a stakeholders’ facility […]
Sanwo-Olu tasks NIMASA on strict certification of NCVs, others for maritime safety
Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh (left), making a presentation to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the former’s working visit to the Government House, Ikeja Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for improved certification regime for boat skippers and better regulation of the operations of […]