NIMASA shuts Jetties in Port Harcourt, Calabar

NIMASA shuts Jetties in Port Harcourt, Calabar

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) exercising its powers as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has shut the Magcobar Manufacturing Limited jetty at Reclamation Road Port...
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NIMASA shuts Obat Oil Jetty

NIMASA shuts Obat Oil Jetty

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), pursuant to its mandate as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has shut Obat Oil and Petroleum Limited Jetty at I...
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Maritime workers shelve strike

Maritime workers shelve strike

MEMBERS of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have  suspended its strike declared last Thursday over alleged unpaid wages to Tally Clerks and Onboard security men. The suspension of the strike is  contained in a communique issued in Lagos...
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MWUN may shut down ports today

MWUN may shut down ports today

BARRING any last minute adjustment, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) will shut down the nation’s ports today over alleged unpaid wages to Tally Clerks and Onboard security men. The workers are also challenging alleged midstream discharge of vessels i...
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Cargo Tracking Note Gets FG Support

Cargo Tracking Note Gets FG Support

THE Federal Government has pledged to support the full implementation of International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) at Nigerian Ports. The ICTN is a web-based technological tool that monitors cargo from port of loading to destination. Receiving a delegation of t...
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New Ship Owners body debuts, names Kalu, others interim management

New Ship Owners body debuts, names Kalu, others interim management

The maritime industry globally is set to meet its full potential following the unveiling of an umbrella body for all national, regional and international associations of ship owners called World Ship Owners Association (WSOA). The association which was establi...
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NPA pledges to partner Customs on revenue generation

NPA pledges to partner Customs on revenue generation

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) have reiterated their resolve to work, collaborate and partner with a view to enhancing the revenue generation strategies of the Federal Government from the nation’s seaports. One way...
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Ministry reviews employment at NIMASA

Ministry reviews employment at NIMASA

The Federal Ministry of Transport has commenced a review of employments, placements and promotions embarked upon by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) since 2010. The committee, which is headed by the Ministry’s Director of Human...
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NIMASA Partners British Military On Capacity Building

NIMASA Partners British Military On Capacity Building

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to partner British Military in the area of  capacity building. Receiving a delegation from the British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT) led by Commander Shaun Quinn of the Royal Nav...
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Govt probes NIMASA projects

Govt probes NIMASA projects

The Federal Ministry of Transport has constituted a committee to carry out verification of all projects currently being executed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The committee which has members drawn from the Federal Ministry...
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Customs generates N20.1b at MMIA

Customs generates N20.1b at MMIA

BETWEEN January and July, the  Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport  (MMAI) Command generated N20.111 billion revenue. Also within the period, the command the Lagos airport command of NCS  said it collected over N5.20...
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NIMASA UNVEILS NEW SEAFARER’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

NIMASA UNVEILS NEW SEAFARER’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced new Seafarer’s Medical Certification Documents in compliance with extant requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and Standards of Training, Certification and Wat...
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FIRS pledges to boosts tax revenue

FIRS pledges to boosts tax revenue

THE Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged to raise the nation’s tax revenue. Speaking in Abuja on assumption of office, the Acting Chairman, Mr  Babatunde Fowler said the agency would work with all relevant stakeholders. A statement issued by...
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Customs redeploys Comptrollers

Customs redeploys Comptrollers

PRESS STATEMENT As part of the new resolve to tighten border security and pursue vigorously the achievement of 2015 revenue target, the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. John Atte MFR has approved the redeployment of 5 Customs Comptrollers. The affect...
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