Pius Akutah
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The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Shippers Council, Pius Akutah, is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to strengthen the council and streamline its operations towards effective discharge of its mandate.
6 Jan
Despite Nigeria controlling about 70 per cent of cargo traffic in West and Central Africa, its shippers are struggling to benefit or profit from trade due to persistent inefficiencies plaguing the nation’s ports.
6 Nov
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has lamented that poor connectivity within Africa is responsible for the rerouting of goods through Europe, which drives up shipping costs and makes trade expensive in the region.
18 Sep
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the nation’s ports to boost international trade.
4 Sep
The National Assembly Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume have underscored the importance of leadership role in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
30 Aug
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have pledged to engage the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to address security threats posed by extortionists in the haulage industry and hoodlums who vandalise port transport infrastructure.
26 Aug
The Federal Government has facilitated the signing of N200,000 minimum wage agreement between maritime labour employers, under the Shipping, Shipping Agencies, Clearing, and Forwarding Employers Association..
9 Aug 2024
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has expressed concerns over the lack of a functional rail system for evacuating cargo from seaports to the hinterlands across the country.
31 Jul 2024
Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, which aims to enhance the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s (NSC) port regulatory powers and the maritime sector, has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives and has now been sent to the Senate deliberation.
13 Jun 2024
The World Bank and Ministry of Trade and Investment have partnered the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) to reduce inspections at the borders and improve trade facilitation to boost the country's economy.
12 Jun 2024
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has commended West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) for its high level of investment, automation, and services to facilitate the Federal Government’s export drive.
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