FG blames insecurity as major disincentive for use of other ports
Daniel Terungwa
The Federal Government has blamed insecurity as the major reason for the…
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NIMASA, MWUN, NJIC begin negotiations of dockworkers pay increase
Daniel Terungwa
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, National Joint Industrial Council, NJIC,…
Ports & Cargo targets 300,000 TEUs in 2021
Daniel Terungwa
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group and…
Environment Management essential for maritime growth – Amaechi
Daniel Terungwa
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has identified marine environment…
Maritime Safety: Governor Sanwo-Olu calls for strict certification regime
Daniel Terungwa
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for an improved certification…
NIMASA Promises Safe Rescue of Kidnapped Turkish Seafarers
Daniel Terungwa
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…
Reps vow to recover N5bn ‘illegal waiver’ from China Harbour
Daniel Terungwa
The House of Representatives has said that it would deploy “all means” within its power…
Bunkering: Navy detains suspected smugglers’ vessel
Daniel Terungwa
The Nigerian Navy said it detained and handed over a suspected smugglers’ vessel to the…
NIMASA, Amnesty office partner to curb maritime crimes
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in…
Gov Emmanuel of Akwaibom inaugurates Norfin Offshore Shipyard in Oruk Anam
Daniel Terungwa
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Saturday commissioned a nine-meter fast…
FG begins consultation on maritime transport policy
Daniel Terungwa
The Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, has reiterated the Federal…
Freight forwarders congratulate Hadiza, call for ports reforms
Daniel Terungwa
Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics in Nigeria…
Maersk calls for military action as piracy surges off West Africa
Daniel Terungwa
The world’s biggest shipping company, Maersk, has called for a more effective military…
Lack of scanners at seaports dangerous for Nigeria — Reps
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has warned that the lack of scanners at the…
Global maritime trade to grow by 4.8% in 2021 — UNCTAD
Daniel Terungwa
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said that the volume of…
NPA to Commence e-Cargo Clearing in January 2021
Daniel Terungwa
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman has stated…
IMO applauds Nigeria’s leadership in fight against piracy
Daniel Terungwa
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), a specialised agency of the United…
Court extends order restraining NPA from INTELS’ berths at Onne port
The High Court of Rivers State, Port Harcourt on Tuesday extended an order of interim injunction…
3 Seafarers Kidnapped by Pirates on bunkering Vessel to Lagos
Pirates have kidnapped three people from a Togo-flagged bunkering vessel Stelios K which was boarded last week…
Fire Incident: Lekki Port donates Computer Accessories to NPA
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1. The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (left),…
New Apapa terminal to offload 5,000 containers, ease congestion.
Daniel Terungwa
There appears a sigh of relief for importers from the traffic gridlock experienced on the…
Maritime can support Nigeria’s economic diversification drive – Jamoh
Daniel Terungwa
The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
FG pledges support for SIFAX Group’s new Container Terminal
Daniel Terungwa
The Federal Government has promised to support the vision of the newly-opened terminal…
300 hoodlums invaded NPA building, burnt 27 vehicles — Bala Usman
Daniel Terungwa
No fewer than 300 hoodlums invaded the headquarters building of the Nigerian Ports…
Onne Shipyard to create more than 1000 jobs – Ogbeifun
Daniel Terungwa
The Chief Executive Officer of STARZS Marine and Investment, Engr. Greg Utomwen Ogbeifun…
NIMASA DG appointed Chairman CELTRAS, UNIPORT
Daniel Terungwa
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the appointment of the Director-General…
FG approves Construction of $462m Deep Seaport at Bonny
Daniel Terungwa
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of a deep seaport…
CBN to sanction Shipping Lines, Airlines for flouting Export Procedures
Daniel Terungwa
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will sanction shipping and airline…
Bala Usman re-elected Vice Chair, I.M.O Facilitation Committee
Daniel Terungwa
Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has, for the second time,…
Lagos to host World Maritime Day – FG
Daniel Terungwa
The 2020 World Maritime Day, WMD, celebration will hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos…