Maritime Archives — Page 10 of 141

December 15, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA Confirms Oil Spill At SPDC Bonny Terminal

The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that oil spill occurred on Saturday, December 14, 1024 at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.A statement issued by Head, Public Relations,NIMASA, Osagie...

December 12, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA Harps On Support, Protection For Nigerian Dockworkers

The safety of dockworkers in their workplace is a right and not a privilege, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),declared and Wednesday and urged employers of labour to renew their commitment to improved workplace safety for the Nig...

December 8, 2024 No Responses

Maritime Stakeholders Canvass Support For Coast Guard Bill

Stakeholders and experts in the nation’s maritime sector have expressed support for the Coast Guard Bill before the National Assembly, with many describing the proposed legislation as a boost to the federal government’s efforts in securing the mari...

December 8, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Gets First Female Pilot

Nigeria Customs Gets First Female Pilot Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Olanike Nafisat Balogun has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Born in Kaduna and a native of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State,...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

NPA Boss Tours Eastern Ports, Harps On Increased Investment

In continuation of his resolve to galvanize port concessionaires and terminal operators into increasing their In-Country investments in Port infrastructure equipment, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Wednesday and Th...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

Maritime Workers Laud NPA Boss On Welfare, Dedication

The President-General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju has commended the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho for his commitment to workers’ welfare.The commendation was made when the NPA...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

NIWA Seeks Collaboration With States On Inland Waterway

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has called for increased collaboration between the federal agency and state governments as part of measures to enhance the safety and security of inla...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry. M...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags National Labour Institute Fellowship

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah has been conferred with a fellowship from the National Labour Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the NSC, the recognition underscores t...

December 1, 2024 No Responses

Customs Boss Honours Outstanding Officers

As part of measures to promote professionalism and recognise exceptional service, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, 29 November 2024, hosted the CGC Excellence Awards Night in Abuja.The annual event celebrated Customs office...

December 1, 2024 No Responses

Boat Mishap: Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi, Harps On NIWA’s Waterways Code.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, commiserates with the Kogi State government and the families and victims involved in the recent tragic boat accident that occurred in the Kupa Ebbe Village, Kupa South Local Government area of...

November 30, 2024 No Responses

Apapa Customs Command, Comptroller Olomu Bags Three Awards

The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and it’s Area Controller has been honoured with three awards at Comptroller General of Customs Award for Revenue Collection and an Award of Excellence for its outstanding feats at the CGC Award...

November 29, 2024 No Responses

NPA Harps On Activation Of Burutu Port, Increased Solid Minerals Exports

To consolidate on the gains made in the facilitation of exports, the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged to provide technical guidance and allied support necessary for operationalization of Burutu Port in Delta State. Dr. Abubakar Da...

November 27, 2024 No Responses

Senate Committee To Facilitate Concession Agreement Renewal

As part of its oversight function of monitoring the performances of concessioned firms, the Senate Committee on Privatisation, led by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed the committee’s readiness to facilitate a faster renewal of Ports and Carg...