NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
Customs automation contract draws the ire of stakeholders
Stakeholders in the trade and shipment industry have raised eye brow over the just approved $3.1 billion (about N1.2 trillion) for the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, automation contract, saying that transparency may have been sacrificed.
NIMASA partners South Korea in Nigeria’s shipping sector development
The federal government, through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has commenced discussions with the government of South Korea aimed at developing Nigeria’s shipping sub-sector.
FG working to promote balance of payments, trade ― Bello
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is committed to putting an end to trade imbalance between Nigeria and her trade partners, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has said. This is even as the agency pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, to quicken the […]
We will support LADOL to bear more fruits —NPA
NIGERIAN Ports Authority, NPA, has reiterated its commitment to support Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base, LADOL, in its maritime, health, agriculture and logistics operations in the country. Executive Director Marine and Operations, Hon. Onari Brown, stated this during his familiarisation tour to the LADOL Zone in the company of Port Manager of Lagos Port Complex, LPC, Apapa, Mrs. Olotu, saying he is impressed with the infrastructure development in LADOL.
NIMASA commends Nigerian Navy on enforcement of anti-piracy law
DIRECTOR General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has commended the Nigerian Navy for the successful enforcement of the new anti-piracy law in Nigeria.
UASC backs Nigeria on peak season charges controversy
THE Union of African Shippers’ Councils, UASC, has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria’ s efforts to stop the hike in peak season caharges by shipping lines serving the West African Trade Route.
Inter-agency collaboration will stem maritime insecurity — NIMASA DG
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has commenced moves to deepen collaborative efforts with other sister agencies to secure the nation’s maritime domain.
Doubts over sharp growth in fishing sub-sector GDP
AMIDST the sharp rise recorded in the fisheries sub-sector contribution to the second quarter, 2020 Q2’20 Gross Domestic Product, GDP of Nigeria, maritime industry expert has expressed misgivings over the source, authenticity and sustainability of the growth figures reported.
Water transport dips by 28.33% in Q2’20
AS water transportation recorded steep decline at -28.33 percent in the second quarter of 2020, Q2’20, there seems to be uncertainty as to the reasons behind the set back.
GDP: Stakeholders express fear for maritime sector
MARITIME industry stakeholders have expressed concern over the steep decline in the Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in the second quarter of 2020, Q2’20.
