Maritime Archives — Page 3 of 136

February 7, 2025 No Responses

IGP Appoints New Force Marine Officer, To Unveil 25 Gunboats

As part of measures to improve security and combat crime along inland waterways, the Inspector General of Police(IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun has appointed CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO).CSP Chima Ogarashi, will oversee one of the...

February 6, 2025 No Responses

NPA Increases Tariff, Assure Port Competitiveness

Faced by the exigency of bringing Nigerian Ports up to speed with those of its peers in terms of infrastructure and equipment, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has secured necessary approvals for an upward review in its tariffs which was...

February 5, 2025 No Responses

NIWA Set For 2025 Retreat

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is to hold it’s 2025 annual retreat on Friday, 7th and Saturday, 8th February, 2025.The Retreat, scheduled to take place at the Conference Hall, Lokoja has the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega...

February 4, 2025 No Responses

Diri Harps On Agge Seaport As FG’s Team Visits Bayelsa

‎Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his administration’s commitment towards actualising the deep seaport project at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state.Governor Diri gave the assurance when he received the federal g...

February 2, 2025 No Responses

Okpepholo Appoints Ex-NIMASA Staff, Ikpea-Enaholo, DG Of EDHIC

Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpepholo, has appointed Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo as the Director-General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDHIC).Ikpea-Enaholo has held key positions in public and private sectors, including serving as Principal Legal...

January 28, 2025 No Responses

FG Targets 25% Port Operations Cost Reduction with National Single Window

The Federal Government has announced plans to implement the National Single Window (NSW) in its bid to reduce the cost of doing business in Nigerian ports by at least 25 per cent.Indeed, as highlighted by the World Bank, the cost...

January 27, 2025 No Responses

Tin-Can Customs Reiterates Seamless Cargo Clearance

Ahead of the commencement of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), otherwise known as B’Odogwu, Tin-Can Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated commitment to seamless operations.Speaking on Monday during the World Customs ...

January 24, 2025 No Responses

NLNG Rebrands Fleet With New Logo

Brilliant to see our fantastic new ‘swivel logo’ proudly added to the funnel of LNG Akwa Ibom as part of her refit, the Nigeria LNG explained on Thursday on the company’s social media platforms. City Business News reports that LNG...

January 22, 2025 No Responses

NSC Distributes Relief Materials To Schools, Orphanages

As part of it’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has distributed learning and relief materials to schools and orphanages in Zaria, Kaduna State.According to the North West Director of the council, Mrs Karimatu...

January 17, 2025 No Responses

INTERPOL’s Maritime Security Unit Seeks Collaboration With EFCC

The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, through its Maritime Security Unit has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as part of concerted efforts to combat transnational fraud and to check fraudulent ma...

January 17, 2025 No Responses

NIMASA Targets N537b Revenue In 2025

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to attain N560 billion revenue for the year 2025. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Moboreola, announced this on Thursday during the agency’s budget defence before the Nati...

January 12, 2025 No Responses

Customs Boss, Adewale Adeniyi Bags Maritime Personality Award

All is set for Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NMJ) award to be conferred on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, as the “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024. The award ceremony is to hold...

January 11, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Celebrates Ada Okam At 60, Retirement

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Wednesday, celebrated Mrs. Ada Okam as she marked her 60th birthday and retirement in grand style.The event, held at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos was filled with heartfelt tributes, including remarks f...

January 9, 2025 No Responses

NIMASA, NDLEA To Strengthen Partnership

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain. This was emphasized...