NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has again restated its position in ensuring the full implementation and enforcement of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) code in the nation’s ports. The Director General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside...
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Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October

Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October

 (NAN) Shipping companies in Niger Republic are to return to Nigerian ports in October for cargo clearance, 10 years after they pulled out of Nigeria. A Representative of the national shipping council of Niger Republic, Idi Hamissou, made the disclosure...
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NPA redeploys General Managers

NPA redeploys General Managers

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has redeployed 19 senior management staff including General Managers.   Under the new arrangement, Mrs Akinbayo C. O. and Ephraim Okon who were Asst. General Managers Admin and Commercial respectively ar...
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NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dissociated itself from a report credicted to  one of its staff, Mr Momoh Alhassan.    Mr Alhassan who spoke at an event organised by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to sensitise...
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Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). A statement issued by the Director (Press) in the office of the Secretary...
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‘Heritage Bank did not conceal NPA’s N11.2Billion’

‘Heritage Bank did not conceal NPA’s N11.2Billion’

An investor of Heritage Bank has absolved the Bank of any involvement in the alleged concealment of N11.2 Billion belonging to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).   The  source who preferred to remain anonymous on Thursday described the allegation as false,...
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Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) General Manager in charge of Western Ports, Chief Michael Kayode Ajayi has reiterated the commitment of the Authority to partner and support Apapa Community “as the host of the two busiest Ports in West Africa”....
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SIFAX partners AES, Hyundai on  vehicle importation service

SIFAX partners AES, Hyundai on vehicle importation service

SIFAX Group has launched its vehicle importation service in conjunction with foremost international shipping agent, Auto Export Shipping (AES) and Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai KIA Automotive Group. At the formal reception of the first vessel, M...
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FCMB blames NPA for non-remittance of funds

FCMB blames NPA for non-remittance of funds

By Moses Ebosele –     The management of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has admitted receiving Euro payments for Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).   Briefing the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in a statement obtained by City BusinessNews (www.citybusin...
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First Bank seeks clarification on alleged N11.2B fraud

First Bank seeks clarification on alleged N11.2B fraud

First Bank of Nigeria on Saturday denied any involvement in the alleged N11.2 Billion fraud at Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).   An online medium, PREMIUM TIMES had on Saturday reported  that the newmanagement of the Nigerian  Ports Authority has uncovered....
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Strategic role of women in maritime sector, by NIMASA DG

Strategic role of women in maritime sector, by NIMASA DG

By Moses Ebosele –  Women have critical role to play in the development and growth of the maritime sector, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside,  has said   Dr. Peterside who...
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NIMASA reiterates commitment to partner stakeholders

NIMASA reiterates commitment to partner stakeholders

By Moses Ebosele –   The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the resolve of the Agency to partner all stakeholders in the maritime sector.   Receiving a delegation of Wome...
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NSC task stakeholders on seaports automation

NSC task stakeholders on seaports automation

By Moses Ebosele –  To enhance efficiency at the nation’s seaport, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hassan Bello has challenged stakeholders to support full automation agenda.   Speaking during a courtesy visit to the La...
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Strike looms at seaports over increase in customs duty

Strike looms at seaports over increase in customs duty

By Moses Ebosele –   Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agent (ANLCA) have threatened to shut down the nation’s seaports over 43 per cent increase in Customs duty.   President of the Association, Alhaji Olayiwola Shittu who spok...
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