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.
NIMASA, MWUN, NJIC begin negotiations of dockworkers pay increase
THE Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, National Joint Industrial Council, NJIC, alongside other stakeholders in the maritime labour industry have commenced negotiations of the increment of dockworkers’ wages and entitlements.
NPA extends Lagos Channel Management Contract
By Godwin Oritse THE Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has extended the technical partnership agreement with the Lagos Channel Management Company Limited, LCM, managers of the Lagos ports Channels by 12 months. The agreement which, according to NPA sources, expired sometime in June 2020 was extended to end of last year, is now extended again till […]
Simulators’ launch will redefine maritime, oil and gas training —MAN Rector
THE Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN, Commodore Duja Emmanuel Effedua, retd, has said that workers in the nation’s maritime and oil and gas sectors no longer have any business going abroad for training in simulators, following the commissioning of the Academy’s multifunctional simulators, last weekend. Aside the state of the art simulators, Effedua said […]
Expert calls for all inclusive implementation of NPPM
By Godfrey Bivbere and Providence Adeyinka A MARITIME expert has said that for Nigerian Port Process Manual, NPPM, to be seen as a document of high value beyond the paper on which it was printed, its initiators and drivers must continually practice an all inclusive implementation mode devoid of personal interest and overbearing influence of […]
Empty containers: NPA empowers Port Manager to sanction shipping companies
By Godfrey Bivbere NIGERIAN Ports Authority, NPA, has empowered port managers to sanction shipping companies that are unwilling to return empty containers, as well as stop collection of illegal money for depositing empty containers at their holding bays. Vanguard Maritime Report learnt that most of the shipping companies are still collecting toll of between […]
NPA moves to dredge Escravos channel as more vessels run aground
By Godwin Oritse FOLLOWING the shallow depth of the Escravos channel, a development that has reduced the number of vessels calling at the Warri port, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has commenced moves to dredge the channel for increased port activities. Speaking to Vanguard Maritime Report, Managing Director of the Escravos Ship Pilots Nigeria Limited, […]
Ports & Cargo Terminal records 6% growth
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group and concessionaire of Terminal C, Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, has said that it recorded 12,153 Twenty Equivalent Units, TEUs of containers throughput representing six per cent increase last year compared to 2019.
Apapa Gridlock: NPA commences electronic call system
IN a bid to find a permanent solution to the problem of truck congestion around Apapa and its environs, the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, has commenced implementation of the much-awaited electronic call-up system for trucks accessing the terminal to load cargoes and containers.
Buhari increases NPA Board tenure to 5yrs
*Reappoints Bala Usman as MD By Godwin Oritse MARITIME President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday reconstituted the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA and also increased the tenure of the Board to five years. The tenure of the NPA Board was previously pegged at four years. The President also approved the re-appointment of Hadiza […]
Maritime stakeholders angry with Amaechi over comments on Baro port
By Godwin Oritse A SECTION of the Nigerian maritime industry stakeholders has called for the resignation of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi over his comments on the rehabilitation of Baro port being a waste of public funds. In a statement the Executive Director, Maritime Advocacy Initiative, MAIN, Mr. Sesan Onileimo, said that it […]
Otedola, Dantata buy 1,500 copies of Dakuku’s book on strategic turnaround
businessman, Femi Otedola and Founder of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata, are some of the first set of Nigerian business leaders to pre-order the yet to be released book on Management and Leadership, ‘Strategic Turnaround’.
TOXIC WASTE: NESREA points at NAFDAC over clearance document
By Godfrey Bivbere and Providence Adeyinka THE National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESRA, has accused the National Agency of Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC of approving the importation of the suspended container load of toxic waste. This is even as an executive of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed […]
ANLCA boss charges new zonal executives on leadership
By Eguono Odjegba THE Chairman, Registered Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, has enjoined newly elected chapter executives in its Western Zone to rededicate themselves to the service of members of the association, eschew bitterness and rancour, and remain above board in both their professional […]
Kano IDP to commence operation by August – Ahmed Rabiu
DALA Inland Dry Port, IDP, located in Kano will commence operation by August this year, Managing Director, Ahmed Rabiu, has said. Speaking with Vanguard Maritime Report, Rabiu said that construction work is ongoing with the perimeter fencing almost completed.
Navy tackles crude oil theft, other security challenges in N/Delta
•Builds pontoon, shore protection wall IN its resolve to address crude oil theft and other criminalities bedevelling the Nigeria’s maritime space, the Nigerian Navy, NN, has procured floating pontoon and constructed Shore Protection Wall at the naval outpost Koluama II, a riverside community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, under the […]
