By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening maritime cooperation, with a renewed focus on hydrography, navigational safety, port development and capacity building.This was the outcome of a courtesy…
NIWA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CLEAN, RESILIENT WATERWAYS
The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to maintaining clean, safe and sustainable inland waterways as Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2026 World…
NBS, NUPRC Strengthen Collaboration
The National Bureau of Statistics has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for making oil and gas data available and transparent.The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, gave the commendation when he visited the NUPRC headquarters…
FG Insists On Dockworkers’ Welfare As Nigeria Pursues Green Port Agenda
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare, safety and dignity of dockworkers, warning employers in the maritime sector against neglecting labour standards as Nigeria advances its green port and sustainable development agenda.The Minister…
Stakeholders Demand Worker-Friendly Transition To Green Ports
Maritime stakeholders have called for a worker-friendly approach to Nigeria’s transition towards green port operations, insisting that efforts to modernise and decarbonise the nation’s seaports must safeguard jobs while promoting environmental sustainability.The call was made at the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day…
NPA Boss Celebrates Dockworkers For Driving Maritime Trade
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of dockworkers, describing them as the backbone of port operations and critical drivers of global trade.In goodwill message…
NSML Targets Maritime Certification Hub Status
NIGERIA LNG Shipping and Marine Services Ltd. (NSML) has intensified efforts to domesticate critical maritime skills and training programmes.The company said the initiative formed part of plans to position Nigeria as a hub for globally recognised maritime certification by 2028.Managing…
NASO Pushes Green Port Upgrade Roadmap
The National Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO) has pledged to work closely with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to develop a practical and achievable roadmap for upgrading cargo-handling equipment as part…
NUPRC Seeks Financing For Oil, Gas Operators
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on financial institutions to support operators in expanding domestic gas production.The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said this when top executives of Rand Merchant bank (RMB) visited the Commission…
WABOTAN Lauds NIWA, LASWA For Sustained Collaboration On Waterway Safety
By Onyeka Ezike The President of the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN), Mr. Tope Fajemirokun, has commended the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) for their continued collaboration in ensuring…
Dangote Refinery Ramps Up To 700,000 Barrels Per Day
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing its…
Miko Seeks Stronger Partnership, Faster Cargo Clearance At PTML
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Port & Terminal Multi-services Limited Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Nura Miko, has called for stronger collaboration with terminal operators and other stakeholders to enhance trade facilitation, improve cargo clearance efficiency, and…
SCAN Seeks Capacity Building, Improved Welfare For Dockworkers
The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has called on the Federal Government and maritime industry stakeholders to prioritise capacity building and improved welfare for dockworkers as the nation pursues its port modernisation and sustainability agenda.Speaking at the 2026 Dockworkers…
Meren Energy Eyes Fresh Investments As NUPRC Unveils 2026 Licensing Round
By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2026 Licensing Round will commence no later than the third quarter of 2026 following the approval of the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with the provisions…