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Why importers prefer Lagos to other ports in the country – NPA MD

On August 6, 20194:05 amIn Newsby Nwafor

Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, has said many people preferred the ports in Lagos to those in other parts of the country because of roads and accessibility.

Atiku says Ports losing $20bn annually to inefficiency

On January 30, 20197:07 amIn Maritime Reportby Bankole

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that the Nigerian port system is losing over $20billion in annual revenue due to inefficiency and decayed infrastructure.

Marine Economy: Expert tasks FG on dredging, ports’ rehabilitation

On November 21, 20186:18 pmIn Maritime Report, Newsby Urowayino Warami

A maritime expert and also Chief Executive Officer, Safewater Energy and Environmental Restoration Limited, SWEERGLOBAL, Dr Thaddaeus Thompson, has tasked the Federal Government on dredging and ports’ rehabilitation across the country in order to explore its maritime economy for massive flow of foreign direct investments.

27 ships with petrol, others to berth at Apapa, Delta ports

On October 8, 20184:20 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 27 ships will bring into the country petroleum products, food and other goods from Oct. 8 to Oct. 27.

How we stopped pilfering at nation’s ports — Nted

On September 27, 20181:46 amIn Business, Newsby Nwafor

Chairman of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Advisory Board, Tony Emmanuel Nted, who is also the immediate past President-General of MWUN, gave insight into how his leadership addressed issues of pilfering and restored industrial peace in the sector.

Former Head of State calls for intermodal transport for ports’ efficiency

On September 17, 20189:08 pmIn Business, Newsby vanguard

A former Head of State, Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Monday called for intermodal transportation system to improve cargo evacuation and the overall efficiency of the country’s ports.

Halt conspiracy to collapse ports in S-South, activist urges FG

On September 1, 20189:23 amIn Newsby vanguard

A Niger Delta activist and Ijaw opinion leader, Dr. Clarkson Aribogha, has called on the Federal Government to end the high-level plot by some highly placed people to ensure that only Lagos Port is functional, while Calabar, Warri, Burutu , Sapele and Koko Ports in the South-South remain dormant.

Halt conspiracy to cripple ports in S-South, activist urges FG

On August 29, 201812:25 pmIn Newsby vanguard

WARRI—A Niger Delta activist and Ijaw opinion leader, Dr. Clarkson Aribogha, has called on the Federal Government to end the high-level plot by some highly placed people to ensure that only Lagos Port is functional, while Calabar, Warri, Burutu, Sapele and Koko ports in the South-South remain dormant.

Need to revive the Eastern ports

On July 31, 20188:06 amIn Editorial, Newsby vanguard

IN recent weeks the Federal and Lagos State governments have combined forces in a spirited effort to decongest the Lagos highways, bridges and causeways of heavy vehicles.

Fake imports: Maritime stakeholders call for return of SON to ports

On June 21, 20185:33 pmIn Newsby Urowayino Warami

FOLLOWING the rising rate of fake and substandard import into Nigeria, Importers and licensed customs agents have called for the return of Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) to the ports to check the menace.