Godwin Oritse

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Godwin Oritse

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has encouraged traders and investors to take advantage of the simplified export processes and other opportunities available at the NPA.

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Godwin Oritse

By Godwin Oritse In a bid to enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria. Speaking at the ceremony at the Ministry’s conference room, Oyetola emphasized the urgent need to stem the tide of tragic boat mishaps which have resulted in significant loss of lives and property.

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Godwin Oritse

By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has directed importers to resubmit cargo clearance documents without the suspended  4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy. The NCS had two weeks ago suspended the 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy following widespread criticism of the policy. However, before the policy was suspended some importers had included the 4% FOB charge in the cargo clearance declarations submitted to the NCS.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Godwin Oritse

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is currently reviewing 16 proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, often referred to as the "Seafarers' Bill of Rights."This was revealed at a three-day tripartite technical meeting, which gathered key stakeholders from the government, employers, unions, and international maritime partners to assess Nigeria's ongoing commitment to improving maritime labor standards and seafarers' welfare.

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Godwin Oritse

By Godwin OritsePTML Terminal, the largest multipurpose terminal in West Africa, made history on Tuesday with the arrival of the MV Great Cotonou, the first Con-Ro (Container-Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel offering a direct shipping service from Shanghai to Lagos. This milestone marks a significant advancement in maritime trade between China and Nigeria, reducing transit times and enhancing logistics efficiency.