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July 24, 2024 No Responses

Dantsoho Visits Tin-Can Ports, Harps On Development Of Infrastructure

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has identified the speedy rehabilitation of dilapidated port infrastructure across the nation as his topmost priority. Dantsoho, who was speaking on Tuesday during an unscheduled visi...

July 23, 2024 No Responses

Agwu, Agomoh, Retires As FRSC Promotes Eight Deputy Corps Marshalls

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of eight Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).Meanwhile, three of the DCMs are to proceed on immediate retirement, the...

July 22, 2024 No Responses

ECU Partners SIFAX Shipping On Global Market Access

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has partnered with SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, to introduce LCL consolidation services to exporters especially Small and ...

July 19, 2024 No Responses

Firm Secures $2.67b Contract For 12 Containerships

South Korean shipbuilding giant, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has been awarded a contract to construct twelve containerships for an undisclosed shipowner. The order is split between HD KSOE’s two subsidiaries, HD Hyundai He...

July 14, 2024 No Responses

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R-L: Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations Hon. Abubakar Sulaiman and Executive Director, Finance and A...

July 13, 2024 No Responses

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The President of the Chartered Institute of Transportation Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), Mr. Segun Obayendo; the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; the Executive Director of Operations,...

July 12, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints Dantsoho NPA MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian...

July 12, 2024 No Responses

Maritime Seminar For Judges: The Communique

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 17TH BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SEMINAR FOR JUDGES ORGANIZED BY THE NIGERIAN SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL INST...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

At Maritime Seminar For Judges, SGF, Oyetola, Others Harp On Critical Role Of Judiciary

As part of measures to boost activities in the maritime sector, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has canvassed a strong and independent judiciary, “where court decisions are transparent, fair, timely”.In his address...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA: Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $16,500, ₦127m

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $16,500 and another ₦127m fraudulently diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The monies are to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria...

July 5, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Holds Maritime Seminar For Judges July 9-11

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) is set to host the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges under the distinguished chairmanshi...

July 4, 2024 No Responses

NPA Unveils New Tugboats

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commissioned three newly acquired 80 tons bollard pull tugboats deployed to enhance the berthing of vessels at the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Seaport.Christened MT IRAGBIJI, MT DAURA, and MT BAM...

July 3, 2024 No Responses

At TAAM Conference, Experts Outline Blueprint For Sustainable Shipping

As Nigeria continues to harness the potential of its maritime sector, experts have advocated for sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health and productivity of its blue economy.According to various experts who spoke at the sixth edition of the Taiwo....