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Why local dredgers need regular EIA awareness programmes— Consultant
InterviewMr Ayo Abiodun, Managing Director, Odun EnvironmentalConsidering the impact of dredging activities on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant, Mr Ayo Abiodun, has...
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With over 8,000 trucks certified, NPA plans mop-up exercise for more compliance
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will carry out a mop-up exercise on trucks operating at the Western Ports, to ensure they comply with the prescribed minimum standards.The General Manager, Western...
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How to successfully manage CVFF-- Ship Finance Expert, Olorunfemi
Special InterviewSir Peter OlorunfemiA Ship Finance Expert, Sir Peter Olorunfemi has given assurance that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will fulfill its target if it is well managed, and...
View ArticleLawyer dismisses negative comments on Warri, Lagos, Brass OGFZs
A Lawyer, Mr Iyobosa Egerin has described insinuations making the rounds that the Warri, Lagos, Brass Oil and Gas Free Zones were illegal establishments as ``cruel, unfortunate, misleading and...
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Agents appeal with NPA over September eviction notice
Clearing Agents and freight forwarders operating at the Container Complex, Tin Can Island Port, Apapa have called on the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to rescind its decision to...
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NIWA, LASWA collaborate, initiate modalities for efficient water...
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday agreed to work together for a more efficient waterway transportation in Lagos State.It would be...
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Water hyacinths: Agencies find solution to problem to ease boat navigation...
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have concluded plans to ensure water hyacinths no longer disturb easy navigation of boats on the Lagos...
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Nigeria Customs seeks Navy assistance in battling mid-stream discharge of...
ACG Zone 'A', Eporwei Edike giving a plaque to visiting Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobai, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, at the ACG's office in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)...
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OBP: GoG Pirates Snatch Ransoms of up to USD 400,000
Image Courtesy: Oceans Beyond Piracy(WMN)The Gulf of Guinea pirates have been yielding ransom payments of up to USD 400,000 for kidnapped seafarers in 2015, according to a maritime piracy report...
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Perterside desrcibes Nigeria's maritime as 'soul of nation's economy......
NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside delivery a paper at a workshop on local content implementation in Nigerian Oil&Gas IndustryThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency...
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Another 'big catch' as Customs Marine Command intercepts 3750kg of cannabis...
CAC Umar Yusuf(middle) briefing newsmen on the seizure made, and with him is Navy Capt. Simon Dogo, Commanding Officer, FOB Badagry as both agencies collaborate for better efficiencyThe Nigeria...
View ArticleLeague of Editors opt out of proposed Maritime Journalists Association
The proposed merger of all Maritime Media Organizations ran into serious hitch at the weekend with the pulling out of its most senior partner - the League of Maritime Editors (LOME).Earlier, three...
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NIMASA DG reaffirms need for skilled manpower to grow Nigeria’s maritime...
NIMASA DG, Dr. Dakuku Peterside (middle) with the US Commercial Counsellor Mr. Richard Ryan (left), Faculty of the Texas Southern University (TSU), Houston and the Senior Vice President of the West...
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NIMASA sets for strategic development of maritime industry
DG NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku PetersideThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday said its interaction with stakeholders would gear toward pooling ideas for the strategic...
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NIWA takes delivery of two 47-seater water buses…plans ferry services for...
Lagos Area Manager, NIWA, Mr Muazu SamboOne of the new boats on a test sailThe National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has disclosed its plans to initiate ferry services to cover residents around...
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Appointment: APM Terminals Apapa gets new Managing Director
MD APM Terminals, Apapa, Mr Martin JacobAPM Terminals Apapa Limited, the largest container facility in Lagos, and the busiest in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Martin Jacob as Managing...
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FCC: Marine Radio Setup has Safety Implications
GMDSS console (file image courtesy Slawomirs / Creative Commons)(MarEx)On Monday, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a formal enforcement advisory to mariners regarding the setup of...
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MD NPA lauds synergy with Maersk Nigeria
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Malam Habib Abdullahi has applauded the cordial working relationship existing between the NPA and the Management of Maersk Nigeria Ltd over the...
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NIMASA in management retreat, plans road-map for development of maritime...
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency , Dr. Dakuku Peterside in a handshake with a former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili at the opening ceremony of NIMASA...
View ArticleNigeria to stop importation of rice, 5 other products by 2018, says minister
Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, the Minister of State for Trade and Industry, on Wednesday disclosed that the Federal Government would stop the importation of six commodities by 2018.Abubakar disclosed this at...
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