How corrupt ship inspectors demand our food, cargo-Seafarers
Seafarers have told the BBC port officials routinely demand cash, cigarettes, food and drink as bribes before allowing ships through. Ex-captain Stephen Gudgeon says he was once held at gunpoint…
SIFAX Group Chairman, seeks optimisation of Nigeria’s coastal tourism potential…Delivers LAUTECH convocation lecture
From left: Head, Department of Agric Economics and Extension, LAUTECH; Prof Funke Olagunju, Deputy Director, Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group; Oliver Omajuwa, Group Managing Director, Sky Capital, financial subsidiary of SIFAX…
Baltimore Bridge: Vessel crew trapped seven weeks after bridge collapse
A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests in the water next to the Dali container ship in Baltimore on 13 May, 2024 after crews conducted a controlled demolition.…
Lekki Port Board holds talks on next development phase after one-year operation
Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello (4th from Left) representing the Federal Government on the Board of Lekki Deep Seaport, Lekki Port Board Chairman, Mr. Abiodun Dabiri (3rd from…
Nigeria Customs, China sign MoU to boost bilateral trade
From left: Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Wang Lingjun during the signing of the…
NPA: Clearing 12-year Mile2-Tin Can gridlock reduces travel time to 1hour
The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has said that the improved access to the nation’s seaports in Lagos occasioned by the recent clearing of the over 12-year gridlock on Mile2-Tin Can…
NIMASA launches Seafarers’ reviewed minimum wage document…Pledges equitable maritime labour industry
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has launched the reviewed minimum wage document for Nigerian Seafarers, developed in line with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention MLC…
President Tinubu orders full utilisation of dry ports to enhance ease of doing business
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume inaugurates the Funtua Dry Port, Katsina. On his immediate left was Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola and…
Nigeria’s maritime stakeholders seek sustainable development of sector…As DG NIMASA, Mobereola assures on inclusivity
From left: Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; Executive Director Finance and Administration of NIMASA; Mr. Chudi Offodile, the Director General of NIMASA…
NNPC E&P Ltd, NOSL hit first oil in OML 13, Akwa Ibom State
NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd), NNPC Ltd’s flagship upstream subsidiary, and Natural Oilfield Services Ltd NOSL, a subsidiary of Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Ltd…