Shippers Council seeks more stakeholders' patronage for Kaduna Inland Dry Port:
The Abuja Liaison Office of the Nigerian Shippers Council, has urged stakeholders in the sector to patronise the Kaduna Inland Dry Port to enjoy its benefits.Mr. Muhammad Abubakar, the Director who...
View ArticleTwo Seafarers die aboard vessel during cleaning exercise
Two crew members aboard a bulk carrier, owned by Croatian company Atlantska Plovidba, have lost their lives during tank cleaning operations.Two more seafarers were injured in the incident that occurred...
View ArticleEgypt unveils shipping incentives
The Egyptian government has announced a new package of incentives and discounts for shipping companies in a bid to ensure the sustainability of shipping lines’ schedules.Vessels calling at Egyptian...
View ArticleNPA appoints new GMs, AGMs
The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) has appointed new General Managers (GM) and Assistant General Managers.General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communication at the NPA, Jatto Adams,...
View ArticleLAWMA clears Adeniji Adele Canal
…urges residents to think recyclingFile PhotoThe Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced an intensive clearing exercise to unclog the Adeniji Adele Road canal, while urging residents...
View ArticleMaritime Industry Stakeholders, family, friends honour Rotimi Amaechi
The Book CoverWhen maritime stakeholders gathered on Eko Hotels and Suits at the weekend, alongside some state governors and significant managers of the economy, they did so in honour of one man, Rt....
View ArticleNPA Photo News: Dinner honouring Rotimi Amaechi
L-R: Executive Secretary, Shippers' Council, Hassan Bello, the Managing Director NPA, Hadiza, Bala Usman, former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and his wife, Dame Judith...
View ArticleNPA MD seeks stronger rail, seaport connectivity
L-R: The Technical Director, ARTF, Gabon, Jean-Aime Nzegengui, The Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellence, Daniel Dargent the Managing Director, National Port Authority of Liberia, Bill Twehway, the...
View ArticleIntercargo raises concerns ahead of sulphur cap
The magnitude of the sulphur cap challenge lying ahead for the shipping industry and the need for a smooth transition is raising concerns, according to International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners...
View ArticleFG committed to developing waterways, SGF assures Adamawa
Secretary the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss MustaphaThe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has assured Adamawa State of Federal Government’s commitment to...
View ArticleNigeria Looks to marine resources for economic recovery, says Gbajabiamila:
· ... .As NIMASA hosts African Day of Seas and Oceans· ...Forwards 6 international instruments on blue economy for ratificationDr Bakari Wadinga, Perm Sec, Common Service, Office of the...
View ArticleContainer crushes 2, injures 4 in Onitsha
Two people were killed on Thursday in Onitsha, Anambra State, when a 20 feet container slipped off from a trailer and felled on two tricycles at Upper Iweka by Obodoukwu Road Junction.Four other people...
View ArticleCustoms, NAFDAC destroy 58 containers of smuggled drugs worth over N14bn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has destroyed about 58 containers of banned Tramadol and other illicit drugs worth N14.7 billion intercepted by its operatives at various Customs formation in Lagos,...
View ArticleSummer Holiday: Peju Layiwola sets for creative arts fun for youths Aug.1-30
File Photo from Women and Youth Art FoundationArt Historian, Peju Layiwola, wants young people to catch the creative arts fun this summer holiday, as she concludes plans for the programme running from...
View ArticleSIFAX Group wins BusinessDay 'Next Bulls' Award
L-R: Adekunle Oyinloye, Group Managing Director, SIFAX Group receiving The Next Bull’s Award on behalf of SIFAX Group from Frank Aigbogun, Publiser/CEO, BusinessDay Media at the media company’s office...
View ArticleHuman Capital, key asset in harnessing marine resources – Head of Service
…Commends NIMASA for human capacity developmentHead of Service, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-ItaThe Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, has identified human capacity as an...
View ArticleWe demand digital call-up system, not task force- Truckers at Port
Seek full reconstruction of port access roads from Apapa to Mile 2 Want NPA to control call-up system Seek electronic board display of template for passing of trucks into ports The Association...
View ArticleAnti-Piracy: How ‘Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences Act 2019’...
Maritime Lawyer, Mike Igbokwe SANAs stakeholders in the maritime industry expect remarkable change and positive economic impact with the new ‘Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences Act...
View ArticleNPA’s silence as terminal operators, shipping companies waste importers' cargo
… ENL: I don’t think anybody can do 100% satisfaction to every customerDamaged cargo at the terminalA major shortcoming of the nation’s Port Reforms was last week revealed, showing an arrangement which...
View ArticleAfCFTA: Why Nigeria must hit the bull’s eye developing SMEs—Otunba Folarin
File Photo: L-R: Barrister Margaret Orakwusi, Chairman, Shipowners Forum, Otunba Kunle Folarin, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, DG NIMASA, and Hajia Lami Tumaka, Head of Special Duties NIMASA, at a Maritime...
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