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SON's Products Authentication Mark to Commence July 1st

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that its Product Authentication Mark (PAM) would commence from the 1st of July 2024.

According to SON, the scheme would go a long way to curb the influx and consumption of substandard products from overseas put at over 80% into Nigeria.

SON To Intensify Awareness On Products Authentication Mark SON's Products Authentication Mark to Commence July 1st The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that its Product Authentication Mark (PAM) wou

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Still basking in the euphoria of the International Seafarers' Day celebration, the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has reassured seamen in various correctional centres that the union will continue to show affection and concerns with relief materials annually.

National President , NMNOWTSSA, Engr.

Union Vows To Visit Seafarers’ In Correctional Centres Yearly, Expresses Unfair Incarceration Of Seamen By Roland Ekama Still basking in the euphoria of the International Seafarers' Day celebration, the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restructuring all Custodial Centres across the country towards national security .

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this statement during his inspection visit to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in karshi and the New and Old Medium Security Custodial Centres in Keffi.

FG Sets To Restructure Custodial Centres Nationwide PRESS RE The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restructuring all Custodial Centres across the country towards national security . The Ho

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tin Can Island Port Command has harped for the continuous collaboration among government agencies and other relevant stakeholders at the nation's seaports.

NDLEA Tin Can Command Harps On Continuous Stakeholders Collaboration To Break Cycle Of Drug Abuse By Roland Ekama The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tin Can Island Port Command has harped for the continuous collaboration among government a

Port Police Commissioner Lauds Seafarers’ For Global Transportation Of Goods The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola has commended the contributions made by seafarers' toward tra

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MERCHANT NAVY DOLES OUT RELIEF MATERIALS, FOOD STUFF TO SEAMEN AT IKOYI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has donated food items and other relief materials to seafarers' at the
Nigeria Correctional Service, Medium Security Custodial Centre Ikoyi, Lagos.

As part of the seafarers' day celebration, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) affiliate body reaffirmed its commitment towards catering for seafarers' who are sentenced or awaiting trials for various offenses at the facility.

The visit by the NMNOWTSSA on Wednesday, June 26th 2024, led by the National President, Chief Engr. Bob Yousuo .

The National President was accompanied by members across the four zones of the union.

The palliatives worth N2,000,000.00 was aimed to provide succour for seafarers' in the correctional facility and to reassure them of the union's support and commitment.

Items distributed to the inmate seafarers include- Bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, bags of garri, bags of salt, cartons of bottle water, cartons noodles , palm oil, vegetable oil, and assort toiletries.

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The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola has commended the contributions made by seafarers' toward transporting global trade.

The Commissioner of Police gave the commendation on Tuesday 25th June 2024 in commemoration of the annual International Seafarers Day set aside by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Port Police Commissioner Lauds Seafarers’ For Global Transportation Of Goods The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola has commended the contributions made by seafarers' toward tra

The Deputy President General , Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria , Comrade Francis Bunu, on Tuesday June 25th, 2024, congratulated Seafarers on the Day of the Seafarers, describing them as unsung heroes to nation building.

SEAFARERS' DAY: Seamen Are Unsung Heroes To Nation Economy - Comrade Bunu The Deputy President General [DPG], Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria [MWUN], Comrade Francis Bunu, on Tuesday June 25th, 2024, congratulated Seafarers on the D

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ILLICIT DRUG ABUSE: NDLEA COMMANDER, PORT MANAGER, NPA LEAD AWARENESS RALLY AT TIN CAN PORT

Despite the heavy rainfall on Tuesday, June 25 2024, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)Tin Can Island Command throng out to commemorate the 2024 United Nation International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking with theme: "Evidence Is Clear, Invest in Prevention ".

Led by the Area Commander of Narcotics, Tin Can Island Port Command, NDLEA, Mohammed Abubakar, and Port Manager, TIn Can Island Port, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Sylvester Egede, staff of the agency were all out to sensitize port users , traders, truckers etc on the danger of illicit drug abuse.

The rally commenced at 1st gate of the port complex ,down to PTML ,then followed by a walking distance to 2nd gate and eventually terminated at 1st gate.

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The International Maritime Organization IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has finalized draft regulations to improve the safety of maritime pilot transfer arrangements.

At meeting recently held, the NCSR Sub-Committee agreed on draft amendments to regulation V/23 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS

IMO Finalizes Regulations To Improve Pilot Transfer Safety The International Maritime Organization IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has finalized draft regulations to impr

Ogun State government has acknowledged the outbreak of cholera in the State, as it declared its readiness to contain the spread of the disease effectively and efficiently.

It said 25 cases have been reported in seven local government areas with one death.

Addressing journalists at a press conference on Monday at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Health, Dr.

Ogun Allays Fear Of Cholera Outbreak Moves To Contain Spread, Records 25 cases With 1 Death Ogun State government has acknowledged the outbreak of cholera in the State, as it declared its readiness to contain the spread of the disease effectively and e

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The National Seafarers' Welfare Board of Nigeria (NSWBN), has called on the two unions in Nigeria to lead welfare campaign fund with support from the government as a means to cater for retired seafarers' after active services.

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The National Seafarers' Welfare Board of Nigeria (NSWBN) has tasked the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to be futuristic towards addressing the issues of decarbonization of vessels ahead of the adoption of zero-emission by 2030.

SEAFARERS’ DAY: NSWBN Tasks NIMASA To Proffer Futuristic Solution On Ships Decarbonization By Roland Ekama The National Seafarers' Welfare Board of Nigeria (NSWBN) has tasked the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to be fu

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Managing Director, Waltoye Limited , Chief Joseph Adebowale Atoloye has tasked students of maritime and transport related studies to embark on research works that will unearth the potentials of the Marine and Blue Economy .

Waltoye Tasks Students Of Higher Learning To Embark On Research Works For Marine/ Blue Economy Growth By Roland Ekama Managing Director, Waltoye Limited , Chief Joseph Adebowale Atoloye has tasked students of maritime and transport related studies to embark o

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Executive Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency.

Ogun To Establish Two New Agencies, Restrains Monarchs On Mining Activities Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Executive Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development

In a bid to enhance the academic and professional competence of its students, the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) has embarked on a local study tour to the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (WNC) and the Joint Task Force South West Operation AWATSE.

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Gov. Fubara Rejigs Rivers Traditional Rulers Council , Urges Unity, Quality Service Delivery Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the new Chairman of Rivers State Coun

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the new Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers following the inactivity and the absence of effective leadership of the council under Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse.

Gov. Fubara Rejigs Rivers Traditional Rulers Council , Urges Unity, Quality Service Delivery Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the new Chairman of Rivers State Coun

In furtherance of the food sufficiency agenda of the State government as contained in the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has disclosed his administration's intention to partner with Blackrock Farms in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area to scale up production.

FOOD SECURITY: A’Ibom Partners Blackrock Farms To Scale Up Production In furtherance of the food sufficiency agenda of the State government as contained in the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has disclosed h

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a seasoned military officer and administrator, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli Calmday (retired), as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bayelsa State International Airport.

A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr.

Gov Diri Appoints Nelson Ebieteli As Managing Director Bayelsa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a seasoned military officer and administrator, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli C

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CSR: WALTOLYE DONATES MARITIME BOOKS WRITTEN BY FADIPE, SAMUEL TO UNILAG

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Management of Waltolye Limited on Friday 21 June 2024 , donated two separate books written by maritime experts to the Centre for Multimodal Transport Studies of the University of Lagos , Akoka Lagos .

The books are - "Barge Operations: A Panacea For Port Congestion In Nigeria's Maritime Industry (Operational Approach)" written by Prof. Samuel Babatunde , and " Nigeria and Global Maritime Industry", written by Moses Fadipe.

While handing over the intellectual materials to the Director , Centre for Multimodal Transport Studies of the University of Lagos , Akoka Lagos , Professor Iyiola Oni Samuel , the Managing Director of Waltolye Nigeria Limited, Chief Joseph Adebowale Atoloye stated that the books are materials for students of maritime and other related transport courses, saying that it's the organisation's innovation of giving back to society.

Atoloye who was accompanied by Olori Rebecca Kehinde , stated that his company has benefitted from the maritime industry , hence the need to give back to society.

A total of fifteen copies of the two books were handed over to the department.

In responding, Prof. Oni assured management of the company that the books will be used in classroom activities, even as he acknowledged that the materials were written by experts from the maritime industry.

Also, Author of one of the books, Prof. Samuel stated that the gesture is centred on knowledge advancement , enhancement and development, adding that intellectual materials have been described as a major obstacle in academic learning environment.

He said authors of the books are experts in the maritime industry with decades of practical based knowledge , experience and training ,stressing that transfer of knowledge is a welcome development.

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, allocated farmlands to 26 members of the state House of Assembly as parts of efforts aimed at ensuring food security and in support of the agricultural resurgence initiative of the federal government.

FOOD SECURITY: Ogun Allocates Farmlands To State Lawmakers Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, allocated farmlands to 26 members of the state House of Assembly as parts of efforts aimed at ensuring fo

In a bid to enhance their academic and professional development, students from the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) embarked on a local study tour to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

DEEP BLUE PROJECT : Nigerian Army Embarks On Study Tour To NIMASA In a bid to enhance their academic and professional development, students from the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) embarked on a local study tour to th

Africa Global Logistics (AGL), the leading logistics solutions provider in Africa, has been formally launched in Lagos with the company unveiling its strategic plans for transformation and growth of the logistics landscape in Nigeria.

Africa Global Logistics Officially Launched In n Nigeria, Unveils Strategic Pillars For Transformation Africa Global Logistics (AGL), the leading logistics solutions provider in Africa, has been formally launched in Lagos with the company unveiling its strategic

Port community of Apapa is yet to record any cholera cases, authorities of the Local Government Area , said on Thursday.

Sequel to the cholera outbreak in various parts of Lagos State, Executive Chairman, Apapa Local Government Hon. Idowu Senbanjo , was quoted calling on residents to adhere strictly to health guidelines issued by the State Ministry of Health.

Apapa LGA Free From Cholera Outbreak, As Lagos Records 401 Cases Port community of Apapa is yet to record any cholera cases, authorities of the Local Government Area , said on Thursday. Sequel to the cholera outbreak in