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Maritime Sector Has the Capacity to Generate $1.6trn Annually – NIMASA D-G

Lucy Ogalue Oct 28, 2020 0

The maritime sector has the capacity to generate more than 1.6 trillion dollars annually if properly harnessed, Mr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA), has said.Jamoh…

Government

FG Considers Tax Incentives for Maritime Sector

Chiazo Ogbolu Sep 23, 2020 0

The Federal Ministry of Transportation is proposing tax incentives for the maritime industry to stimulate investment and boost activities, amid the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Director-General of the Nigerian…

Economy

Maritime agency heads synergise to improve efficiency

Chiazo Ogbolu Jul 7, 2020 0

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman, on Tuesday said improved synergy between heads of maritime agencies was vital in enhancing operations in the sector. SEE ALSO: Arabica Coffee Growers See…

Business

56 vessels stuck at sea, await anchorage in Lagos

Adebusola Oyerinde May 13, 2020 0

Not less than 56 vessels are currently stock as they’re waiting at the Lagos pilot anchorage following the restrictions issued by the Federal Government in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, Documentation process by the Nigerian…

Business

Workers’ Day: Maritime Workers Move to Resist Pay Cut

Chiazo Ogbolu May 1, 2020 0

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) says its members will not accept a pay cut from the management of any maritime company.Its President-General, Mr Adewale Adeyanju, made this known in his May Day speech in Lagos on Friday.…

Government

SIFAX Group to Support Nigerian Farmers on Produce Export

Chiazo Ogbolu Jan 10, 2020 0

SIFAX Group, a multinational corporation with diversity in maritime, aviation, haulage/ logistics and hospitality, has assured Nigerian farmers willing to export their agricultural produce of its readiness to support them.The…

News

Why tank farms in Apapa Wharf Area should be relocated – Maritime expert

Uchenna Eletuo Nov 23, 2018 1

A Maritime Expert, Mr Peter Obi, says relocating the tank farms from Apapa Wharf area, Lagos state will stop the perennial traffic congestion in the state.Obi, who doubles as a member of the Council for the Regulation of Freight…

News

Nigeria’s Waters Infested with Pirates, Worse Than Somalia

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 8, 2018 0

The Global Maritime report on Piracy had declared Nigeria’s waters as unsafe as and worse than Somalia. The report revealed that the number of pirates attack in Nigeria’s waters increased in the second quarter of 2018 putting Nigeria in the…

Business

Cargo palletisation policy to cost importers N18.6bn annually -Stakeholders

NAN Feb 6, 2018 0

Stakeholders in the maritime sector on Tuesday said that the Federal Government’s policy on cargo palletisation would cost Nigerian importers about $60 million (N18.6 billion) annually and might increase cargo diversion if implemented.…

Government

Nigerian Navy to inaugurate 20 patrol boats to boost maritime operations in Delta

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 10, 2017 0

The Nigerian Navy, on Friday, said it would inaugurate 20 new patrol boats for service in the Niger Delta to boost maritime security.In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Director of Naval Information, Capt. Suleiman Dahun, said…

Education

NAGAFF releases election guidelines, insists on maritime educational qualification

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 25, 2017 0

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) on Tuesday in Lagos released election guidelines for aspirants vying for its chapter positions in 2018.Mr Okey Nerus, Chairman NAGAFF Electoral Commission…

Metro

Maritime workers ground operations at Warri port

Uju Jul 11, 2017 1

Hundreds of maritime workers on Tuesday grounded operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Warri, Delta, to protest against the Ports and Harbour Bill.The protest was in solidarity with the nationwide mass rally embarked on by…

Environment

Maritime expert calls for security of nation’s coastal line

Uju Jun 27, 2017 0

A Maritime expert, Retired Rear Adm. Godswill Ombo, on Monday said the security of the nation’s coastal line was paramount in protecting the economy.Ombo spoke as the lead resource person at the 2017 International Seafarers Day marked…

Metro

Maritime stakeholders express fears on actualising 24-hour port operations

Uju Jun 22, 2017 1

Some stakeholders in the maritime sector have expressed fears on the possibility of achieving the 24-hour port operations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their fears are hinged on the lack of infrastructure at the ports.…

Government

Buhari charges African maritime administrators, regulators on challenges of the sector

Uju Apr 20, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday charged African Maritime administrators and regulators to forge coherent and collaborative response to the challenges confronting Africa’s maritime space.He gave the charge in his remarks at the…

Government

President Buhari to hold talks with African maritime administrators

Uju Apr 9, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari will hold meeting with the Association of African Maritime Administration (AAMA) on April 20 in Abuja, toward maximising the economic potential of the continent’s oceans.According to a statement by the Head,…

Metro

Maritime union urges FG to grant one-month grace for vehicle importation

Uju Feb 2, 2017

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has appealed to the Federal Government to give a month grace to importers, whose vehicles are stuck at the border, to clear them.Mr Anthony Nted, MWUN President, made the appeal at a news…

Metro

NPA to resume transfer of overtime containers to Ikorodu

Uju Jan 5, 2017

Some maritime stakeholders on Thursday lauded the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its readiness to resume the transfer of overtime cargoes to Ikorodu Terminal.The stakeholders, who spoke with the News Agency Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos,…

Metro

Crime has reduced in N/Delta due to effective policing and surveillance — FOC

Uju Dec 24, 2016

Due to sustained efforts of naval personnel in policing and surveillance of the maritime sector, crime has reduced in the Niger Delta region.Rear Adm. James Oluwole, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Calabar, made the…

Metro

Maritime sector loses 6,000 workers to economic recession

Uju Dec 20, 2016

The maritime sector has lost 6,000 jobs to economic recession in addition to closure of many companies, the president, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Mr Emmanuel Nted, has said.Nted said this at the union’s National Executive…

Government

Nigerian Navy restates commitment to protecting nation’s maritime domain

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 20, 2016 0

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Tuesday restated commitment of the service to protecting the nation’s maritime domain for better service delivery.The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas, said this when the Senate Committee…

Metro

Nigeria, China to collaborate on maritime trade

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 1, 2016 0

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has urged the Chinese Government to collaborate with the Nigerian maritime sector for economic growth.This is contained in a…

World

Nigeria, Korea to strengthen maritime relations

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 18, 2016 0

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said on Monday that the agency would strengthen partnership between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea to enhance the maritime industry.The Head, Public Relations…

Business

Reps to investigate N40bn NIMASA Cabotage Fund in commercial banks

Editor May 9, 2013 0

The House of Representatives yesterday announced plans to commence a probe into the N40billion Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), said to be trapped in some commercial banks.The probe will be handled by an adhoc committee which…