Bello-Koko emerges Champion Newspapers Maritime Icon of the year
MD NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko. Managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, has been awarded the 2022 maritime icon of the year by Champion Newspapers. This is in…
Women in Maritime & Energy mourn late Mrs. Orakwusi’s
Late Mrs. Onyema-Orakwusi. The Women in Maritime and Energy Awards WIME, has joined the rest of the maritime community in Nigeria in mourning the recent demise of ship owner and…
Historic 111-year-old coastal trader returns to sea as sail cargo ship
A commercial sail cargo ship after an extensive refit De Tukker returned to the water in November 2022. A 111-year-old Dutch coastal trader returned to the sea in a new…
Anti-piracy Act: Secure maritime domain crucial to economic growth-CJN
From left: Justice Mohammed Shuaibu JCA, Executive Director, Finance and Administration NIMASA, Chudi Offodille Justice Musa Muhammad CFR, JSC, Prof DG Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS)Prof. Muhammed Lawan.…
Tribunal: The Electoral Hub seeks open judicial process, electoral justice for Nigeria
With the commencement of hearing on the various suits challenging the outcome of the February 25, 2023 presidential election, The Electoral Hub has made a strong case for open and…
Why EU restricts grain imports from Ukraine
The European Commission has announced restrictions on the imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria until June 5. The move led…
How marine tourism could boost Nigeria’s economic development
DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has drawn attention to the vast potential and opportunities in the country’s marine tourism sub-sector, which…
Nigeria – Pakistan to increase bilateral trade to $3bn
Nigeria wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan to at least US$3 billion as both countries have the potential to achieve this target. Minister for Aviation of Nigeria Hadi Sirika,…
Expert seeks strict deadlines to boost decarbonisation
Expediting shipping industry’s decarbonisation pathway warrants harsh regulatory intervention, uniform global rules with strict deadlines, and an entire eco-chain that fosters the adoption of zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia, Precious…
NIMASA woos diaspora Nigerians to invest in maritime sector
From right: Director, Special Duties, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr Isichei Osamgbi receives an award on behalf of the Director General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, OFR…
