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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…
Buhari to launch Deep Blue Project on Thursday
• Simulation exercises on-going ahead take-off
Chidi Ogbuokiri
President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, will on Thursday, in Lagos perform the official launch of the assets under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection…
FG made mistake appointing Hadiza to head NPA, says Amiwero
Chidi Ogbuokiri
The appointment of embattled Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has been described as one of the grevious mistakes of the Buhari administration by a leading licensed…
SWAIMS, NPA to collaborate on maritime secuity, safety
Chidi Ogbuokiri
Maritime security experts under the aegis of the ‘’Support for West African Maritime Security’’ (SWAIMS), has pledged to work hand in hand with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to address maritime security and safety…