Partnerships key to improving Africa's economy, says DP World Chairman / CEO
...Removal of trade barriers, connecting nations and infrastructure development key to the futureThe key to Africa's economic emergence lies in removal of barriers, increased connectivity between...
View ArticleShip Owner fined USD 3.4 Mn for beaching a Ship
Dutch ship owner Holland Maas Scheepvaart Beheer II has paid a price tag of almost EUR 3 million (USD 3.4 million) for having beached a vessel for scrapping in India.According to a report by NGO...
View ArticleDakuku advocates timely dispensation of justice in maritime cases
DG NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku PetersideThe Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged the Nigerian judicial system to ensure efficiency...
View ArticleOne feared dead as Customs, Smugglers clash in Ogun
One person was feared killed in a clash between operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service and suspected rice smugglers in Monday in Owode, Ogun State.It was gathered that the customs anti-smuggling...
View ArticleWe’re committed to providing enabling business environment, NPA MD assures...
The Representative of the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Dr. Sokonte Davies (Middle), the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, His...
View ArticleSIFAX Group Consortium promises efficient service delivery at Warri Port
Dr. Taiwo Afolabi,Chairman,SIFAX Group ConsortiumThe SIFAX Group-led consortium, Ocean and Cargo Terminal Services Limited, has assured the Federal Government and other stakeholders that it would turn...
View ArticleNigeria Railway Corporation to test run Lagos-Abeokuta rail line early February
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says, it will test run the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge line early February.Mr Fidet Okhiria, the NRC Managing Director, who disclosed this on Wednesday at Ijoko...
View ArticleMaritime stakeholders seek Govt’s deliberate support for shipping sector in...
Right-Left: The Representative of the Managing Director (NPA)/ General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications (C&SC) Engr. Jatto .A. Adams receiving a corporate award for transparency and...
View ArticleMaritime: Nigeria ratifies 40 conventions, domesticates 19 international laws
R-L: Executive Director, Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, FNSE, Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, Head, Legal Services,...
View ArticleSifax Photo News
Barrister Ezekiel Ajewole, Executive Director & Senior Special Assistant to Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group; Ogechukwu Alexis Obah, CEO, Bodylikemilk Skincare &...
View ArticleNPA commences Onne Port water channel clean-up operations
File photoThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced the Onne Port Channel Oil spill clean-up operations at the Federal Oceans Terminal (FOT) Onne.The project of water channel clean-up is the...
View ArticleNIMASA to unveil 2019-2020 Nigeria Maritime Industry Forecast
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku PetersideThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to unveil the 2019-2020 Nigerian Maritime Industry Forecast, as part of efforts to...
View ArticleCJN’s suspension: Agbakoba tells Nigerians “resist attack on Constitution”
Dr. Olisa AgbakobaDr. Olisa Agbakoba, a Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria{SAN} has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of the Chief Justice of the Federation(CJN), Justice...
View ArticleAMATO, COTOAN move to boost benefits of reconstructed Wharf Road
... Further ease Lagos ports access roads gridlockFollowing the recent full reopening of the reconstructed Wharf Road, certain road haulage operators in the maritime sector are taking actions to boost...
View ArticleOndo Deep Seaport is turning point for next generation- Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi AkeredoluOndo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has declared that the proposed Ondo Deep Seaport would mark a turning point for generations to come.He said it would...
View ArticleLCCI commends FG’s decision to review Auto Policy
Mr. Muda Yusuf, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday commended the Federal Government’s decision to review the Automotive...
View ArticleCGC seeks cut in vehicle import duty
The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has sought a reduction in vehicle import duty from 75 per cent to 45 per cent for brand new vehicles.Ali made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday...
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The Secretary General of Africa Ship-owners Association, Ms. Funmi Folorunso paid a courtesy call on Managing Director of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman on Monday January 28, 2019 at...
View ArticlePirates fire at Tanker, Bulker off Nigeria, IMB reports
Armed pirates attempted to attack two ships in two separate incidents off Nigeria last week, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre said.On January 24, 2019, a product tanker was fired upon while underway,...
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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), received an Award for Excellence from Foreign Investment Network (FIN) for her contributions to the Maritime Industry during the 2019...
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