News Feature – Page 9 – Shipping World News Magazine

Sep52024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Change of Guard at Seme as ACG Timi Bomodi hands over to Compt Kayode.

News Feature

An official change of guard took place yesterday at the Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service as ACG Timi Bomodi handed over the baton of leadership to Compt Kolade Kayode . Speaking at the brief but colorful ceremony, Compt Kolade promised to build on the legacies put in place by his predecessor, ACG Bomodi. He vowed not to disappoint CGC Wale Adeniyi for the confidence reposed in him and appealed to the rank and file of officers of the Command to live up to the expectation. Responding, ACG Bomodi thanked CGC Adeniyi for giving him the opportunity to serve as Area Controller, Seme. He promised to reciprocate the confidence reposed on him by his elevation and vowed to do his best

Sep12024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

THE RISING ASSAULT ON SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY: GODKNOWS IGALI

News Feature

Recent developments around the world have continued to spark extensive debate within diplomatic and academic circles regarding the continued relevance and potency of international law. Specifically, some have tended to ask if international law actually exists as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East rage unabating. Even more, the time-honoured principle of equality of states, a cornerstone of international law that gave birth to “Sovereign Immunity” is torpedoed in national courts daily. Hence, assets belonging to weaker states, in a rather Hobbesian manner, are clutched by stronger nations, unrestrained. 2. The truth is that international law still exists and remains pivotal to regulate the behaviour of the 195 countries of the world and other actors on the global scene. Actually, th...

Aug292024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

A Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure?

News Feature

Governor Sheriff, you goofed! Governor Sheriff Oborevwori recently announced the creation of a Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure in Delta and immediately appointed a rights activist of Ijaw extraction, Mr Ebikeme Clark, as the pioneer Commissioner. The creation of this unique ministry will certainly find a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Details of the role of this Ministry and what informed its creation are still sketchy as I write this piece. There is no doubt that Governor Sheriff means well for riverine communities in Delta State. As a grassroot politician, most of his policies on assumption of office have been geared towards uplifting the living conditions of Deltans, and truly deserves the commendation of all and sundry. However, my take on this development is that by n...

Aug272024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Diri Unveils New Agenda At State Exco Retreat *Agric, Power Supply, Education Top Priorities

News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his second term agenda will be hinged on a comprehensive framework built on seven pillars representing critical aspects of his administration’s developmental strategy. Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday while declaring open a three-day State Executive Council Retreat with the theme: "Consolidating The Dividends of Shared Prosperity," in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Delivering the keynote address, the governor stressed that the retreat was essential for key government officials to foster collaboration, drive innovation and ensure that policies and programmes align with common goals as well as consolidate on his first term efforts. The state's helmsman said his administration has developed the acronym, A.S.S.U.R.E.D, which was h...

Aug232024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

AN address by Prince Olayiwola Shittu at the AGM of the League of Maritime Editors,on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja.

Maritime, News Feature

Protocol. Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I send you my best wishes on this auspicious occasion of your Annual General Meeting. But before I proceed further, let me congratulate my inlaw and sister, Remi Itie and other contestants who emerge victorious at the keenly contested elections last night. We are happy that the elections were held in the most peaceful manner. I want to urge those who won to be magnanimous in victory . I urge Remi Itie and other members of the exco to stretch their hands of fellowship to other contestants in the over all interest of the League. Once again, accept my congratulations. In my opinion, today should be a day of stock taking on how the League has fared in the past 25 years. Has the League achieved the dreams of its founding fathers? Has the welfare o...

Aug232024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

One Year In Office: An Open Letter To His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola*

News Feature

Your Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, I trust that this letter meets you well. First, let me use this opportunity to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The creation of this Ministry was a dream come true for maritime stakeholders who over the years had yearned for specialized Ministry for the maritime sector. Your Excellency, sir, please convey our best wishes and warm appreciation to His Excellency, the President. Tell him we will not take this gesture for granted. As pioneer Minister of this Ministry, the burden on you to deliver Mr. President's vision in the Marine and Blue Economy is better imagined. This has been made worse, Mr Minister,due to the fact that you have little or no background in this sector prior to your appointment...

Aug232024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Supreme Court Judgement Triumph Of Truth, Says Diri

Law, News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, as the triumph of truth over falsehood and evil. Speaking in Abuja after the apex court gave its verdict, Governor Diri said the victory was not for him or his deputy alone but also for people of the state whose choice was validated by the courts. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying that his victories at the courts have renewed his hope in the judiciary and in democracy. He said no matter the level of hardship in the country, the forthrightness of the judiciary has given him assurance that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and called on Nigerians to...

Aug212024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BRIBE SCANDAL ROCKS NIMASA….Executive Director Fingered * 296 Cadets risk deportation. * NIMASA may face court action in UK, Nigerian .

Maritime, News Feature

These are certainly not the best of times for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency , NIMASA and its Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr Jibril ABBA, considering the damning allegations made against him by an NSDP Vendor, , Messrs SPRINGDALE ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION & TRAINING TRUST(SAMET), India. Should NIMASA fail to act promptly, indications are rife that two legal actions ; one in UK and another in Nigeria for breach of contract might be filed against the Agency in a matter of days. Already , letters from two law chambers in UK and Nigeria have served a notice of a possible legal action for a breach of contract. In one of such letters of "Compaint and Demand" from Kunle Adegoke & co, a Lagos based firm of Legal Practioners , dated...

Aug182024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BREAKING: President Tinubu slashes,NPA, NIMASA, Shippers Council, others IGR deductions to 20 per cent.

News Feature

Indications are rife that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have ordered that the deductions of IGRs from Federal Government Parastatals be reduced from 50 to 20 per cent. Shipping World Magazine learned from usually dependable sources that Mr President may have to bowed to pressure from his economic team that the 50 per cent deduction not only counter productive but was likely to cripple the affected MDAs. Sources at the Presidency informed our magazine that the move was aimed at easing the burden of the MDAs and encourage financial autonomy.

Aug162024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

The ‘Orphan’ Called Nigerian Ship Owner By Asu Beks

Maritime, News Feature

If the famed founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Pastor T. B. Joshua, were alive, I would have mobilized the rank and file of Nigerian indigenous ship owners to his Church for a seven-day dry fasting to break this 18 years jinx that has made the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) a mission impossible. Or maybe I should consider Rev. Fr. Mbaka or the maverick pastor Indaboski for this divine intervention which seems to be the only option left. If there is any indigenous group that has never benefited from any direct government bail out in the last two decades, it is the Nigeria ship owner. From the Obasanjo administration to late Yar'Adua, Jonathan and Buhari, various sectors of Nigeria's economy, including aviation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas...