Nigerian Shippers Council backs border closure, insists neighbouring...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) at the weekend convened a meeting of stakeholders in the maritime industry to review issues concerning the Federal Government’s action on border closure, while...
View ArticleNIMASA donates relief materials to flood victims in Rivers
...Reaffirms commitment to welfare of displaced persons L-R: Head, Procurement, NIMASA, Mr. Obom Otonye; Director, Special Duties, NIMASA, Hajia Lami Tumaka; South-South...
View ArticleWhy key stakeholders support OMS Secure Anchorage Area services
…Arguments show firm not using govt vessels for its business File PhotoSome concerned stakeholders in the shipping sub-sector have spoken in support of the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) services being...
View ArticleThe Torremolinos Declaration: Nigeria’s quest for operational safety,...
Mrs Margaret Orakwusi, and Engr. Emmanuel IloriNigeria’s signing of the Torremolinos Declaration in Spain recently was an expression of her determination to support the provisions seeking safety...
View ArticleSingapore Ship Registry reaches 95 million GT milestone
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) has crossed the 95 million gross ton (GT) milestone, maintaining its position among the top five registries in the world.This was unveiled on November 8 by Quah...
View ArticleLAWMA appeals to residents to patronize PSP operators
MD of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa GbadegesinThe Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly dispose of their domestic wastes by bagging them and patronizing assigned PSP...
View ArticleITF calls for urgent action to tackle rising piracy in Gulf of Guinea
On the back of two piracy attacks on vessels in Gulf of Guinea last week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation called for urgent global and regional cooperation to fight piracy in the...
View ArticleNigeria to mainstream maritime sector for economic development- Amaechi
· Better understanding of maritime transportation will facilitate economic growth – Dakuku· IMO reiterates commitment to assisting member states on UN 2030 SDG AgendaL–R: Prof. Martin...
View ArticleLagos considers more patronage of local boat builders
File photoLocal boat builders will enjoy more patronage from the Lagos State Government, the Managing Director of the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Mr. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, has...
View ArticleOMSL: Industry stakeholder wants facts to back claims on SAA operations
File PhotoAs discussions concerning the stoppage of the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) services offered by Ocean Marine Solutions continues, founder of the National Association of Government Approved...
View ArticleFG approves N1.7 bn for Bonny Island Jetty
Vice President Yemi OsinbajoThe Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N1.7 billion for the construction of the Bonny Jetty in River State.The Council meeting was presided over by Vice...
View ArticleDakuku Peterside advocates intercontinental collaboration in maritime trade...
…AS AAMA bags global awardL - R) Jens O. Floe, Chief Executive Officer, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, Nneka O. Obianyor, Nigeria’s Registrar of Ships, Emmanuel Alfred, Special Assistant to the...
View ArticlePhotos: WISTA Nigeria gets international recognition
The Women's International Shipping and Trading Association(WISTA) Nigeria recently got recognised by the International body of the association for its commitment to empowering women in maritime....
View ArticleIMO’s GreenVoyage-2050 Project gets USD 4.3 Mn boost from Norway
Norway has provided an additional NOK 40 million (USD 4.3. million) to the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage-2050 project, a project aiming at supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions.The new tranche follows...
View ArticleEducation biggest instrument for eradicating poverty- NIMASA DG
… As NIMASA donates educational materials to Schools Executive Director Finance and Administration NIMASS(Middle) Dr. Bashir Jamoh, 2nd right Sa'adatu Bello Principal, GGSS, Kofar Gayan. 1st right ;Isa...
View ArticleNigeria, Benin Republic, Niger for joint border patrol against smuggling
File PhotoA joint patrol team comprising Nigeria, Benin and Niger Republic will set up a date for the opening of the borders, the countries said on Thursday.The patrol team was set up by the tripartite...
View ArticleFoundation renovates blocks of classrooms in Abuja secondary school
One of the newly-renovated classroom blocksThe commissioning of the renovated blocks of classroomsThe Israel Ibeleme Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has renovated and commissioned three...
View ArticleNIMASA donates educational materials across zones
R-L: Mr. Isichei Osamgbi, Deputy Director/Head PR NIMASA, Mr. Abdul Madaka Aliyu, Principal, Ahmadu Bahago Secondary School, Minna Niger State; Mr. Hadisu Musa, Principal, Government Community Day...
View ArticlePhotos: SIFAX Group marks 31st Anniversary
L-R: Kelly Imade, Senior Manager, Administration; Abiodun Elemide, Group Compliance Coordinator; Barr. Ezekiel Ajewole, Executive Director and Senior Special Assistant to Barr. (Dr.) Taiwo Afolabi,...
View ArticleAmaechi calls for unified South-South for speedy development of the Region
His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emannuel Sideso, Abo 1 the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom welcoming the Hon Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi AmaechiThe Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi,...
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