Maritime stakeholders commend Buhari on Hadiza Usman’s suspension…Insist her continued stay risky for industry
Maritime Stakeholders at the weekend threw their full weight behind the Federal Government’s decision directing the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman to step…
Unnecessary brouhaha over Hadiza Bala-Usman’s suspension
Former MD, NPA, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman BY DAHIRU TUKUR It is not usual that the suspension from office of a high profile public servant like the Managing Director of…
Gunmen attack, injure five Joint Border Patrol officers in Idiroko…As Customs vows to intensify anti-smuggling operations
One of the injured officers being attended to. Gunmen in their numbers yesterday attacked officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Command Military personnel during which four…
NIMASA pledges STCW status for Navy, to accredit professional courses …As FOC hails agency’s regulatory prowess
From right: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh presents a plaque to the Flag Officer Commanding FOC Naval Training Command, Rear Admiral Kamarudeen Lawal,…
SIFAX Group partners Liberian Govt. on seaport development
From left: Manager, Business Development and Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group, Oluwadare Filani, Managing Director, National Port Authority of Liberia; Hon Bill Twehway, Executive Director, Administration, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited…
Shipping firms, others back Seafarers Covid Emergency Relief Fund
Photo: International Seafarers Relief Funds Shipping companies, other organisations and charterers have come together with charities in an emergency relief fund for seafarers and their families devastated by the Covid…
NextGEN holds first meeting to push maritime decarbonisation
IMO-Singapore NextGEN project aims to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across maritime decarbonization initiatives. The IMO-Singapore NextGEN aims to build partnerships between stakeholders in the public and private sectors, not…
NPPM: Shippers Council visits Port Health Services, Abuja …Seeks reduced time on vessels’ inspection
From right: Executive Secretary/CEO, the Nigerian Shippers Council, Hassan Bello presents the Nigerian Port Process Manual booklet to the Director, Port Health Services, Dr. Geoffrey Okatubo, during the visit to…
UK Minister for Africa visits NPA…Canvases trade facilitation
Port Manager, Lagos Ports Complex LPC, Olufunmilayo Olotu (2nd left), Executive Director, Marine & Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Onari Brown (3rd left) and the United Kingdom Minister for Africa…
ILO adopts Cyprus’ resolution for seafarers’ vaccination
A resolution for a global seafarers’ vaccination programme proposed by Cyprus has been officially adopted by the International Labour Organisation ILO. The resolution calls for a mapping exercise to identify…
