…As NIMASA, NPA Agree On Wreck Removal To Ease Navigation By Foster Obi Federal Government’s plan to make the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also called the Deep Blue Project, the central security structure for all anchorage areas in the Nigerian maritime domain will soon be a reality. The project is designed to […]
By Foster Obi Emirates airlines said it is welcoming the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travelers and communities. A statement by […]
Our Waters Now Safer For Shipping says DG By Foster Obi Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has said that Nigeria in its avowed effort to rid its waterways of criminality while reassuring the global community of its effective charge of security issues in its maritime domain, will this […]
By Foster Obi International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP)—an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks. The portal also includes the latest state and airport restrictions and requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. A statement by the Aviation trade association said […]
By Foster Obi Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has commissioned two tug boats; MT Musawa and MT Ikoro-Ekiti in line with Government plan to sustain the ease of doing business at the nation’s sea ports. A statement signed by Adams Jatto, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications said that at […]
By Foster ObiAirports Council International (ACI) World Director General, Angela Gittens, has said that Airports need urgent relief and assistance to help them as they begin to restart operations, weather the far-reaching economic ramifications of the crisis and help lay the foundation of a balanced recovery.She noted that with the massive revenue shortfall, airports continue […]
…. Adds frequencies on 14 existing routes in July, offering more travel options By Foster Obi Emirates today announced it will offer scheduled flights for travelers in 10 more cities. They cities are Colombo (from 20 June), Sialkot (24 June), Istanbul (from 25 June); Auckland, Beirut, Brussels, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (all from […]
By Foster Obi Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) yesterday inaugurated an eleven (11) Member Emergency Response Team at its Corporate Headquarters, Marina, Lagos, to serve as strategic and immediate rapid response team to arrest emergencies at the Authority’s Headquarters and Port locations. Managing Director, NPA, HadizaBala Usman, represented by the Executive Director, Marine […]
By Foster Obi Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) championing of the call for operationalisation of the National Single Window and deployment of scanners at the nation’s seaports may have received a boost with the executive support at the ongoing investigative hearing on the incessant influx of fake, substandard and counterfeit products into the country. A statement […]
…says testing should not be precondition for resuming air services By Foster Obi The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. It noted that if governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results […]