Andrew Utulu

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OMT Makes History, Welcomes West Africa’s First LNG-Powered Container

4 days ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

2 Managing Director, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), Mr. Nicolo Scannavini (8th from right); Director, South-South Zone, Nigeria Shippers’ Council, Mrs Ify Okolue (9th from right); Deputy Comptroller, Onne Command, Nigeria Customs Service, DC John Ejeh (9th from left) and other officials during a reception for “Kota Oasis” – the first LNG-powered container ship to visit West Africa, when the ship, owned by Pacific International Lines (PIL), made its maiden call to Onne Multipurpose...
SCAN Moves To Tackle Dangers Of Marine Debris, Holds 2025 Summit

5 days ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set to tackle the issues relating to marine debris in the country’s territorial waters. SCAN through its 2025 summit, aimed at bringing together maritime experts and other stakeholders to brainstorm on the way forward. The event is slatted for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
Customs Arrests Suspected Impostor Of Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Aid Over Fake Recruitment, Auction Fraud

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, June 20, 2025, raised the alarm over a surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the Service.
IMO : A Vote For Nigeria Is A Vote For Balanced Decision- Making In Global Maritime Governance-Oyetola

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

2 … Formally Flags Off Nigeria’s IMO Council Election Campaign In London L-R: Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez; Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola; Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to the...
Akinola Enumerates Vision For S’West Devt Commission Before Senate

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 The Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, enumerated his vision for the Commission before the Senate. Speaking during the screening session of all the 18 nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Chairman and members of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Akinola Akinola said the establishment under his leadership would look at one economic bloc as a defining feature of the Commission.
FG Working To Overcome Challenges In Maritime Sector – Nweke

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 Dr Eugene Nweke is a frontline freight forwarder. He was a former National President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), in this Interview with ANDREW UTULU, he speaks on the efforts of the Federal Government in trying to reposition Maritime and Blue Economy sector of the economy. Excerpts: Sir, how are the Federal Government policies affecting the maritime sector in Nigeria and what are the major challenges faced by the sector?
MWUN Issues 21-Day Ultimatum To Melsmore Marine Ltd For Non Compliance To Workers’ CBA, PFA

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 The leadership of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) led by its President – General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Melsmore Nigeria Limited, for failure to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the Pension Fund (PFA) of its workers. Melsome Marine Nigeria Limited is situated at Choscharis Plaza, 68A Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos.
First LNG-Powered Containership Berths At APM Terminals Apapa

1 week ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

2 L- R: Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Gbenga Adeniyi; Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Adebowale Lawal Ibrahim; Nigerian Ports Authority’s General Manager, Health, Safety, and Environment, Engr.
IMO Elections: MWUN Moves In Support Of Nigeria

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 …Says NIMASA Has Done WellComrade Francis Bunu,MWUN President GeneralThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s bid to return to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, while commending the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its transformative role in maritime security and governance.
NPA Meets With APM Terminals, Shipping Lines Over Container Movement To Seaport

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Andrew Utulu

1 …Harps On Enhanced Coordination Among Parties To Address ChallengesFollowing the public outcry over the delay in evacuation of empty containers leading to yard congestion at the APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, the Nigerian Ports’ Authority, NPA, recently, convened a crucial meeting comprising of the major shipping lines and the APM Terminals, Apapa to discuss the challenges and chart a way forward.