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US warship in Nigeria for maritime security engagement
Officers assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) participating in a maritime interoperability planning event with leaders from the Nigerian Navy.
Hershel “Woody” Williams is participating in a three-day…
U.S. Mission visits Tolaram Group, Lekki Deep Sea Port
The United States Consul General in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo, led a delegation comprising representatives of the America Business Council and United States Consulate General Lagos to assess the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) and under-construction…
Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire to strengthen maritime trade relations
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is ready to nurture the country's economic relations with the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, most especially in the areas of Port and shipping…
We’re determined to transform our seaports into world class status, says Bello-Koko
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mohammed Bello Koko has restated the commitment of the current Management to enthrone international standards and best practice in the handling of ships and cargo…
NIMASA DG condems kidnap of maritime workers, others in Rivers State
Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has condemned in very strong terms the kidnap on Monday of eight Nigerians, five of them members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria…
NIMASA introduces new certificates of ship registration
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the issuance of new certificates of ship registration while simultaneously phasing out the old permits. This is in a bid to ensure the…
Maritime Security: Jamoh decries war risk insurance, calls for its removal
Chidil Ogbuokiri
Amidst the falling piracy incidence in the Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea since February when the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) deployed the Integrated National Security and…
NPA’s joint venture produces first female ASD Tugboat captain in West Africa
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-koko has restated that the Authority will continue to empower and provide opportunities for women in the maritime industry, while taking…
Maritime Security: GoG confab to focus on improved regional Navies cooperation
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction Conference (GOG-MCF/SHADE) has identified cooperation at sea between regional and international Navies as the focus at its inaugural…
Breaking News: NPA, LASG resolve to collaborate on ETO
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu said the state government has resolved to work with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in ensuring that the Apapa Port corridor access are clear of…