FG arraign suspected pirates for hijacking vessel
The Federal Government on Monday arraigned 10 suspected pirates for the hijacking of a fishing vessel, named FV Hai Lu Feng II, belonging to...
Traders protest against high demurrage at ports
South-East traders under the union of South-East Amalgamated Markets Traders Association have protested high demurrage at ports across the country.
The association has petitioned the...
FG, CRCC in final stages of negotiation for Ibadan Dry Port
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has announced that the Federal Government and China Railway Construction Corporation Limited are in the final stages of negotiation for...
Use Off Docks, Barges to ease Port congestion- SIFAX
SIFAX Group has made a strong case for effective use of the existing off-dock facilities and barge transport systems for container transfers as part...
Group urge FG to intervene in NPA, OMSL rivalry
A pro-democracy group, the New Nigeria Collective (NNC), has asked the Federal Government to immediately order the leadership of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA)...
New dawn at NPA as Akin Ricketts comes on board
Stakeholders in the nation’s bourgeoning maritime sector are excited about the new Board Members recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari for the Nigerian Ports...
NIMASA to collaborate with Navy to harmonise training
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have announced plans to collaborate in training to effectively safeguard the country’s...
Ikorodu Boat Accident: Commissioner, LASWA leads Rescue Efforts
Following the boat accident on the Ikorodu, Lagos Channel on Friday night, rescue efforts have continued with the Commissioner of Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde,...
Export cargoes should be exempted from storage charges- NSC
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has advised that export cargoes should not attract storage charges and should be accelerated through the terminals.
The NSC also...
House of Reps investigates NPA over alleged $1Bn secret account
The House of Representatives has revealed its decision to investigate the alleged secret account being managed by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) with a...
