Shelve planned IOCs strike, NPA begs maritime workers…Seeks end to Customs Brokers’ protest against VIN
The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has appealed to theMaritime Workers Union of Nigeria MWUN to shelve its planned strike action against the International Oil Companies IOCs operating in the country,…
Ensure standards, quality equipment, NSC urges barge operators
From left: Head of Enforcement, Barge Operators Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Nura Wagami, Mrs. Bola Muse, an executive member association Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Hon. Emmanuel Jime and cting…
Over 45,000 incidents of maritime corruption reported in 10 years
Money-in-envelops Over the last decade the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network MACN has collected reports of over 45,000 incidents through its anonymous reporting system. The incidents collated through MACN’s Anonymous Incident Reporting…
Container lines skip Ukraine calls over suspended commercial shipping
Maersk Silverstream Multiple international container lines have announced they will not call Ukraine ports, while Russian services generally remain available. MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM all released operation updates announcing…
Oil price escalates as Russia invades Ukraine
Global sea trade suffered another major knock this morning as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove oil prices up by about eight per cent something that will filter through to already…
NPA set to review tariff reliefs on eastern ports…Plans truck e-call-up system
Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko has said that the authority was considering a review of tariff incentives granted…
Nigeria drags shipping lines to IMO over empty containers…Threatens severe sanctions
Nigeria's leader, President Muhammadu Buhari The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially notified the International Maritime Organisation IMO of the anti-trade practice by multinational shipping lines operating in the country,…
FG issues confirmation letter to Bello –Koko as NPA MD
From right: Minister of State for Transport, Senator Gbemi Saraki and Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko at the presentation of official letter of appointment in Abuja,…
NIMASA renews MOU with World Maritime University
From left: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh and Executive Director, Admin & Finance NIMASA, Mr. Chudi Offodile during the renewal of the Memorandum…
FIRS pledges adequate funding for 2022 budget
The Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS has pledged to deploy the instrumentality of the Finance Act 2021, by collaborating with taxpayers and key stakeholders to ensure adequate funding for Nigeria’s…
