Seaport Archives — Page 39 of 45

January 18, 2017 No Responses

Ship wreck removal comes under scrutiny

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to revisit procedure of wreck removal from Nigerian waters Speaking at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Director General of the agency, Dakuku Peterside explained that...

January 17, 2017 No Responses

NLNG’s vessel discharges 13,000 tonnes of LPG at Lagos Jetty

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) at the weekend successfully discharged 13,000 tonnes of LPG to Lagos Jetty as part of measures to curtail reported scarcity across the country. A statement issued by NLNG’s General Manager (External Relations), Kud...

January 16, 2017 No Responses

NPA boss visits widow of LASTMA officer, tasks Police on Killers

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authourity (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has appealed to the Nigeria Police to intensify efforts to arrest killers of an official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Surajudeen Bakare. The.....

January 16, 2017 No Responses

NPA Photo News

L-R : Acting President of NAGAFF, Mr. Increase Uche; Founder of NAGAFF, Chief Boniface Aniebonam, Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman; NPA Executive Director, Marine & Operations,Dr. Sokonte Davies when NPA Management paid a court...

January 13, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner British Embassy on development of seaports

The British High Commission and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday resolved to work together to improve seaport development in Nigeria. A statement issued by NPA’s General Manager (Public Affairs), Chief Michael Ajayi explained that the resolve...

December 21, 2016 No Responses

Promote efficient service delivery, NPA boss tells staff

The Manging Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has urged the staff of the agency to redirect themselves towards efficient service delivery to the nation. NPA, Ms Usman said, will always promote productivity and enthrone accountabi...

December 19, 2016 No Responses

PTML, Nigeria’s largest RORO terminal seeks support for ban on importation of vehicles through land border

The Managing Director of PTML Terminal, Mr. Ascanio Russo has thrown his weight behind the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders imposed recently by the Federal Government. PTML is the leading dedicated Roll-On-Roll-Off (RORO) terminal in Nig...

December 7, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA DG canvasses utilization of PPP model for maritime infrastructure

Adequate provision of basic infrastructure has been identified as a necessary step capable of unlocking the vast opportunities in Nigerian maritime industry. This position was canvassed by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety...

December 6, 2016 No Responses

Terminal operators seek reduction in Customs duty on vehicles

The Seaport Terminal Operators of Nigeria (STOAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for banning the importation of vehicles into the country through the land borders. STOAN Chairman, Princess Vicky Haastrup, while reacting to the ban announced by the Fe...

December 5, 2016 No Responses

Strategic roles of entrepreneurship in economic growth, by NPA boss

To boost economic growth, the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) , Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has emphasised need to promote the activities of medium scale entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Speaking at the Kano Trade fair, the NPA boss...

December 2, 2016 No Responses

NPA partners Port of Miami on export, trade facilitation

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Port of Miami are collaborating as part of measures to boost export and facilitate trade. Speaking during a visit to the Managing Director of NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman in Lagos, the United...

November 28, 2016 No Responses

NPA MD implores Dangote, Flour Mills on early reconstruction of Wharf road

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman has appealed to the Managements of Dangote and Flour Mills to expedite action towards early reconstruction of Wharf road. Receiving the report on traffic decongestion of Apapa and it&#8217...

November 23, 2016 No Responses

NPA to partner maritime professionals

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has pledged to work with professionals in the maritime sector and make the ports attractive to business. According to Usman, NPA was more determined to close the gaps between the...

November 18, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM Strengthens Asia-Red Sea Service

French container shipping major, CMA CGM has launched REX3, a new service connecting Asia and the Red Sea. The new service will link Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and China. In addition to the calls offered in the company’s...