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.
Maritime chiefs fret over global concern on Nigerian waters
THE Nigerian maritime authorities appear to be groaning over the global perception of security situation in its territorial waters. Consequently, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has said that the result of a well-coordinated maritime security solution will be a lower freight insurance premium and increase in maritime and other economic activities.
Marine Insurance: African Ship owners consider Continental P&I Club
IN line with the African Union Maritime Agenda, 2063, the African Ship-owners Association is considering the formation of a Continental P&I club with a view to strengthening the African shipping industry.
Maritime Security Confab: Towards a change in the Nigerian narrative
THE Nigerian maritime sector is getting set for a total transformation in its security architecture, as the country prepares to host the world at the Global Maritime Security Conference, GMSC, this month in Abuja. The conference will focus on solutions to the menace of insecurity, especially as it affects the maritime domains of West and Central Africa region and the Gulf of Guinea.
Cargo Tracking Note: Ex-workers blame EFCC for delay in salary payment
E-WORKERS of Transport and Port Management System, TPMS, operators of the now rested Cargo Tracking Note, CTN, have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of delaying the payment of their entitlements.
Maritime security experts call for national ocean policy
IN a bid to further enhance the security of the nation’s coastal and territorial waters, the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria, MASPAN, has called for a National Ocean Policy with a view to proactively plan and manage the nation’s maritime space.
GMSC: NIMASA seeks collective action against piracy
AS the world gather in Nigeria to take collective action against pirate attacks on vessels, the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has said that collective action by littoral countries is the only counter-attack against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, GoG.
95% seafarers unemployed due to lack of support for indigenous ship owners — Jolapomo
A FORMER President of Indigenous Shipowners Association of Nigeria, ISAN, Isaac Jolapomo, has said that the only solution to reduce unemployment rate in the maritime industry is to get support and funding from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.
APMT: 13 years of growing Nigerian port economy
APM Terminals won the concession for the former Apapa Container Terminal in 2006. Part of its expression of interest was to develop, upgrade and grow the Nigerian economy in line with international standards and its cherished global image.
AfCFTA: Intra-Africa trade may hit $35bn — Shippers’ Council boss
EXECUTIVE Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello, has said that intra-African trade stands the chance of rising by as much as $35billion per annum if the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, AfCFTA, is properly implemented.
Transport minister tasks NITT on accreditation
MINISTER of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Ameachi, has challenged the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, NITT, Zaria, to seek accreditation from the National Universities Commission, NUC, to enable them run certain courses to become a full fledged university of transport and logistics.
