Seaport – City Business News

March 19, 2026 No Responses

Dockworkers’ Day 2026: SCAN Pushes Green Port Initiative

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of its annual Dockworkers’ Day, aimed at celebrating the resilience and contributions of Nigerian dockworkers to the nation’s economy.Scheduled to hold on May 28, 2026, at...

March 16, 2026 No Responses

SCAN Urges Adequate Structures Ahead Of National Single Window Rollout

As Nigeria prepares for the planned rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) on March 27, 2026, the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has called on the Federal Government and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that all necessary structu...

March 13, 2026 No Responses

NPA Port Modernisation, NSW As Catalysts For Economic Growth

The maritime sector in Nigeria, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dant...

March 7, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Ogun Partners On Inland Dry Port

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), and Ogun State Government are partnering to fast -track the development of Gateway Inland Dry Port project.The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius led ...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Nigerian Ports Attains 24.8 Per Cent Cargo Throughput Growth In 2025

Ports Industry in Nigeria delivered one of its strongest performances on record in 2025, with sweeping gains in cargo volumes, container traffic, vessel size, and transhipment activity, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Niger...

January 30, 2026 No Responses

Dantsoho: We Are Rebuilding Nigerian Ports To International Standards

In this interview with Ports & Harbors, the official magazine of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho—recently appointed ...

December 30, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Presents Revalidated Ondo Deep Sea Port Certificate To Aiyedatiwa

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has formally presented the revalidated certificate for the Ondo Deep Sea Port to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at his office in Abuja, marking a major milestone in...

December 28, 2025 No Responses

SON Intensifies Stakeholder Engagement With Courtesy Visits to Customs, NPA

ebosele@hotmail.com. – As part of renewed efforts to strengthen port operations, deepen inter-agency collaboration and enhance regulatory efficiency across maritime corridors, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has commenced a series of courtesy...

December 19, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Presents Bakassi Deep Seaport Certificate Of Compliance To Otu

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on has presented the Certificate of Compliance for the Bakassi Deep Seaport to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, when the governor paid him a visit at...

October 18, 2025 No Responses

Snake Island Port Receives NPA Board, Reaffirms Commitment To Economic Growth

The Snake Island Port has reaffirmed its commitment to port infrastructure development and economic growth.Speaking during a familiarisation tour of port terminals in Lagos Habour by the governing board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Executive Chairman...

October 10, 2025 No Responses

Dantsoho Resumes As IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

Inaugurated as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the c...

September 28, 2025 No Responses

At 2025 WMD, NPA Boss Harps On Stronger Actions For Cleaner Oceans

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has challenged maritime stakeholders to demonstrate greater commitment to keep the oceans cleaner.The NPA Boss Dantsoho who was represented at the 2025 World Maritime Day celebrations ...

September 24, 2025 No Responses

At UNGA, Dantsoho Harps On Globally Competitive, Digitally Driven Port System

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is working to build a globally competitive port system that will enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic future, MD, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has ...

August 27, 2025 No Responses

NPA Boss Elected Vice-President Of Global Ports Body

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has been elected Vice-President for Africa of the International Association for Ports & Harbours (IAPH), further cementing Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime affa...