FEC Approves $2.59b For Badagry Seaport, N2.6bn For FCT Security Vehicles, Gadgets

FEC Approves $2.59b For Badagry Seaport, N2.6bn For FCT Security Vehicles, Gadgets

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $2.59 billion for the development of Badagry Deep Seaport in Lagos State.  The council also approved N2.6 billion for the procurement of utility vehicles and gadgets for security agencies operating in the Federal...
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FG Reaffirms Nigerian Shippers’ Council As Port Economic Regulator

FG Reaffirms Nigerian Shippers’ Council As Port Economic Regulator

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr Magdalene Ajani,  on Friday reiterated that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) remained the only port economic regulator. Ajani made the pronouncement at the sensitisation seminar with th...
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NPA Boss: We’re Addressing Bottlenecks Affecting Non-Oil Exports

NPA Boss: We’re Addressing Bottlenecks Affecting Non-Oil Exports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is addressing bottlenecks affecting export in the country, Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, declared on Wednesday in Lagos.    Speaking at the 2022 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar on non-oil e...
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NPA Seeks Out-Of-Court Settlement With Contractor

NPA Seeks Out-Of-Court Settlement With Contractor

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is seeking an out-of-court settlement with the contractor dredging the Calabar channel. The NPA Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko,  made the disclosure when he paid a visit to the Calabar Port Complex on Saturday...
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Buhari Lauds Ministry, NPA On Berthing Of First Ship At Lekki Deep Sea Port

Buhari Lauds Ministry, NPA On Berthing Of First Ship At Lekki Deep Sea Port

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday,  congratulated the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)  on the successful berthing of the first ship at Lekki Deep Seaport.  The vessel, ZHEN HUA 28, delivered three Ship to Sh...
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Calabar Port Complex Receives 72 Vessels In Five Months 

Calabar Port Complex Receives 72 Vessels In Five Months 

Between the months of January and May 2022, Calabar Port received 72 Vessels.  The Calabar Port Manager, Mr Festus Olumati,  gave the figure on Saturday during the visit of the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko...
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Three Years After, Life Returns To Calabar Port

Three Years After, Life Returns To Calabar Port

Calabar Port has returned to life three years after a ship berthed there, Prompting widespread joy and celebration. A general cargo vessel berthed at the port with 204 heavy-duty trucks, 22 cubic meters of mostly pipes, and other containers.  Speaking...
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First Vessel Berths At Lekki Deep Seaport

First Vessel Berths At Lekki Deep Seaport

Three Ship-to-Shore cranes and 10 Rubber-Tyred Gantries critical to the commencement of operations of the 1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport arrived in Nigeria on Friday.  The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that operations at the Deep Seaport are expected to...
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Saraki: Onitsha River Port Will Generate Over N23b In 30 Years

Saraki: Onitsha River Port Will Generate Over N23b In 30 Years

The Onitsha River Port is positioned to generate over N23billion for the Federal Government in 30 years, the Minister of State For Transport, Gbemi Saraki, has said Saraki, during the signing of the concession of the port on Thursday in...
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Transport Ministry Canvasses Support For Port Task Team

Transport Ministry Canvasses Support For Port Task Team

Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, on Friday tasked agencies in the maritime sector to support the Port Standing Task Team (PSTT) to work seamlessly.  Ajani, represented by Mr Adams Ofie, Deputy Director at the Fe...
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Saraki At Tin Can Island Port, Reaffirms NPA Position On Quay Walls Reconstruction

Saraki At Tin Can Island Port, Reaffirms NPA Position On Quay Walls Reconstruction

The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki has reaffirmed the position of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the total reconstruction of Quay walls of the TinCan Island Port Complex which have become weak due to age.   &nb...
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NIMASA Takes Delivery Of Two UAS, Nine Boats, Ten Armoured Vehicles 

NIMASA Takes Delivery Of Two UAS, Nine Boats, Ten Armoured Vehicles 

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken delivery of additional mobile assets for enhanced maritime security under his deep blue project.   Two Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), 9 interceptor patrol boats and 10 armoure...
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IMO Puts Adoption Of $5b Maritime R&D Fund On Hold

IMO Puts Adoption Of $5b Maritime R&D Fund On Hold

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has concluded its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) meeting, taking, in the view of the shipping industry, only small steps towards decarbonising the sector. Meanwhile, IMO’s MEPC has reiterated i...
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NPA Photo News

NPA Photo News

L-R: The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko (left) presenting the Authority’s plaque to the Director, Executive Education, Victor Banjo during a working visit to the Management of NPA at the Corporate Headquarters, Lagos.&...
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