Nigeria set to mainstream maritime sector into national economy, says Minister …As IMO pledges assistance to member states on 2030 UN SDG agenda
From left: Director, Technical Cooperation Division, International Maritime Organisation IMO, Mr. Juvenal Shiundu, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside and Head, Latin America &…
SGDs: Maritime industry crucial to Africa’s economic integration-FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its commitment towards deepening its strategic cooperation in the area of maritime transport with other African nations, saying that the maritime sector is…
Customs escorts, importers divert dry port transit cargo, says CG …Insists on physical examination before release
A transit container meant for one of the dry ports. The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali has said that the service will continue to carryout…
Peterside advocates National Maritime Transport Policy to grow sector … As stakeholders review policy, hails NIMASA’s inclusiveness
DG/CEO, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that a National Policy on maritime transport and…
APM Terminals urges faster cargo delivery at ports as volumes rise
APM Apapa Terminals Limited, Nigeria’s biggest container terminal has said that there is need for importers and their agents to promptly take delivery of their consignments to forestall any build-up,…
ANLCA hosts FOMI brand ambassador …Targets overall best next year
From left: Newly crowned ANLCA Brand Ambassador, Miss Obodozie Adaeze Gloria presents plaque to the National President of the Association, Hon. Iju Tony Nwabunike at the grand reception organised in…
NIMASA advocates dedicated cargo seaports in Nigeria … Wins downstream sector award
DG NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has canvassed the establishment of seaports dedicated to the handling of particular cargoes such as wet, bulk,…
Nigerian wins Global Maritime Essay Competition …As DG NIMASA, others meet to advance global shipping
A Nigerian, Iorliam Simon Tersoo, has won the Future Maritime Leaders essay competition organised by the Global Maritime Forum. Tersoo’s article entitled: “Emerging Technologies: Autonomous Shipping and Seafarers’ Continuous Professional…
Border closure: How we seized 54 containers of rice, drugs worth N3bn-Ali
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali Rtd. has given a vivid description of how officers and men of the service intercepted and seized a total of…
