Maritime sector contributes N7tn to economy annually – NSC
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has revealed that the maritime transportation sector contributes about N7tn to the national economy annually.
The Executive Secretary, NSC, Hassan Bello,...
‘ATBOWATON prioritizing Passengers Safety not Profit’
By Cliff Akalonu
The Lagos State Chapter Chairman of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters (ATBOWATON), Engineer Lawal Saheed has stated that...
WIMAJ condemns Rape, Violence against Women
By Joy Okoli
Women in Maritime Journalism (WIMAJ), has condemned in strong terms the incessant cases of rape and violence against women in Nigeria, calling...
Nigerian-owned marine vessels for oil and gas increase by 40%
The Federal Government has announced that Nigerian-owned marine vessels for oil and gas sector operations have increased from three per cent to over 40 per...
Fight against Pirates: IMO commends NIMASA
By Joy Okoli
The United Nations’ specialised agency for the regulation of global shipping; the International Maritime Organisation IMO, has lauded the Nigerian Maritime Administration...
NIWA reduces tariff along inland waterways to decrease effects of COVID-19
The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has announced that it will reduce tariff across the country’s inland waterways...
NIWA Versus Lagos Attorney General On Waterways Jurisdiction
By Clifffsimeon Akalonu
The Federal government regulatory agency on Inland Waterways in Nigeria, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has stoutly faulted the assertions of Lagos Attorney...
Nigerian Navy distributes palliatives to communities in Abuja
The Nigerian Navy on Monday distributed palliatives in the form of food items and protective equipment such as hand sanitizer and washing gadgets to...
Boat with illegal migrants capsize off Tunisia, one dead
A boat transporting illegal migrants from Tunisia to Italy overturned on Saturday leaving one person dead, Tunisian authorities said, adding that six other people...
Ameachi inaugurates Nigeria Port Authority Board
The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has charged the newly inaugurated board members of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to improve on...
