Lagos Omi-Eko project to drive integrated transport system
The Lagos State government says it is implementing a €410 million Omi-Eko project to establish a modern, integrated public inland…
FG approves modernisation, upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar Ports
The Federal Government on Sunday announced the approval for the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Onne, Rivers...
NIMASA embarks on ‘Blue Green enforcement across waters
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), deploying assets of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, otherwise…
Shipowners call on Dangote, others to support domestic fleet development
Nigerian indigenous shipowners have renewed their call for major cargo owners, particularly the Dangote Group, to support domestic fleet development…
Afolabi calls for investment integration into global conflict prevention strategy
Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has called for a stronger integration of economic investment into the global architecture for…
Experts push for Resilience Fund to address infrastructure deficits along coastal communities
Experts and stakeholders at the 4th Ehingbeti Maritime Hub Summit have advocated a dedicated Coastal Resilience Fund to support coastal…
NPERA, NPA begin talks on transfer of Inland Dry Ports
Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Monday commenced discussions on
$700m CVFF: Will NIMASA intervene for contract-less shipowners?
In this piece, TOLA ADENUBI examines the recent directive by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola,…
APM Terminals Apapa to strengthen exports with 24-hour operations
APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, is stepping up efforts to ease persistent bottlenecks in the country’s export logistics…
Foreigners dominate Lagos Port barge operations as Nigerian operators resort to sand packing
Many Nigerian barge operators now survive on parking of sand for sand dredgers due to their inability to secure jobs…
NPA mourns former MD, hails trade facilitation legacy
Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has joined the global trade facilitation community in mourning the passing…
CILT seeks integrated transport system linking road, rail, waterways, aviation
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has called for an integrated transport system linking road, rail, maritime,…
Truckers lament losses as shipping delays crash haulage rates by 50%
Haulage firms operating at the nations ports are currently lamenting over difficulty in meeting up with running bank loans and…
How NPERA will handle mandate overlaps with other agencies — Akutah
The newly established Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) is expected to reshape Nigeria’s port sector by promoting fair competition,…
Ehingbeti Blue Economy Hub to address weak regulatory laws, insecurity
Conveners of the 4th Ehingbeti Blue Economy Hub has said that 2026 conference is to address weak regulatory frameworks and…
Firm vows to turn waterways waste into wealth
The Managing Director of Parts Central Limited, Henry Olaoluwa Onifade, has said Nigeria can turn the growing volume of plastic…
Offshore investments must translate to maritime jobs — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for deliberate efforts to ensure Nigeria derives greater maritime, industrial and…
FG, APM Terminals sign MoU to develop Badagry deep seaport
APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport, as Nigeria's Minister…
Reforms: Nigerian ports record 12.3% rise in cargo throughput, vessel traffic up 14.4%
The federal government’s reform of the nation’s maritime sector has started yielding the necessary fruits as the
NAGAFF suspends strike after NPA, Police agree to end container blockage
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team has suspended its planned strike, following an agreement…
