Tag: Fish

Nigeria, 99 Others Back Agreement Against Illegal, Unregulated Fishing
November 8, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria, 99 Others Back Agreement Against Illegal, Unregulated Fishing

Global action to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has intensified as Nigeria and 99 other countries have now committed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA).  The PSMA is the first binding...
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NPA Receives 19 Ships Laden With Frozen Fish, Wheat, Others At Lagos Ports
August 31, 2022 No Responses

NPA Receives 19 Ships Laden With Frozen Fish, Wheat, Others At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday, said 19 ships were expected to arrive at Lagos ports from August  30 to September 9, 2022.  According to NPA, four of the ships were carrying frozen fish, while the remaining 15 ships were...
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NPA Receives 21 Ships With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish, Wheat, Others
August 12, 2022 No Responses

NPA Receives 21 Ships With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish, Wheat, Others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday disclosed that 21 ships are expected to arrive at the port from Aug. 11, 2022  According to NPA in its daily Shipping Position, the ships are expected to arrive at the Lagos Port...
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18 Ships Discharge Petrol, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports
July 9, 2022 No Responses

18 Ships Discharge Petrol, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday disclosed that 18 ships at the Lagos Ports were discharging petrol and other items.  According to NPA, in its daily Shipping Position, the ships were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, frozen fish, containe...
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FishNet Faults Proposed Release Of Genetically Improved Tilapia 
May 15, 2022 No Responses

FishNet Faults Proposed Release Of Genetically Improved Tilapia 

FishNet Alliance, a network of fishers in several African countries, at the weekend  cautioned against planned introduction of Genetically Improved Tilapia fish into Nigeria.  The coalition stated that the ‘artificial’ variety, if allowed in...
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Fish Association Seeks FG’s Support
February 15, 2021 No Responses

Fish Association Seeks FG’s Support

The National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), on Sunday, in Abuja, appealed to the Federal Government to extend its intervention programmes to the fisheries sub-sector, to boost fish production in the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the associa...
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NPA To Receive 15 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish,Soya Beans, Others
October 3, 2020 No Responses

NPA To Receive 15 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Frozen Fish,Soya Beans, Others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to receive 15 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from October 2 to October 10, 2020 NPA in its `Shipping Position’ on Friday explained that the ships are expected to...
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Ban On Fish Importation To Save Nigeria Over $1b
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Ban On Fish Importation To Save Nigeria Over $1b

Plans by the Federal Government to ban fish importation will save the country over $1billion US dollars, the Treasurer, National Fish Association of Nigeria(NFAN),  Chibunna Ubawuike, has said Ubawuike, who made the disclosure in an interview with the New...
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