Thousands of jobs are at risk in Lagos following the shutdown of several inland container terminals, as operators lament severe cargo shortages from Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports. The Association of Bonded Terminals Operators of Nigeria has confirmed that ITC Container Terminals, Alliance Container Terminal, and Creseada Container Terminals have ceased operations due to lack…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has disclosed plans to expand the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, known as the Deep Blue Project, as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security and boost Nigeria’s blue economy, while also increasing local fish production to reduce and eventually eliminate fish imports. The Minister of Marine…
By Seun Ibiyemi Retirees of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to authorities, threatening to embark on a nationwide protest over more than 16 years of unpaid pension increments and benefits. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Nigerian Ports Authority Pensioners Welfare Association, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening port security in line with global standards, as the United States Coast Guard (USCG) continues to provide technical support to enhance compliance with the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) Code. A USCG delegation led by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commissioned a new multipurpose building for the Institute of Maritime Studies at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s blue economy. The facility, located in Lagos, was donated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Shehu Shema, has called on port service providers to intensify efforts toward positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in the region. Shema made the call during a courtesy visit by members of the council’s board and management team, led by…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has said Nigeria is at the forefront of Africa’s blue economy growth, driven by ongoing reforms and increased private sector participation. Dantsoho stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the Blue Economy Investment Summit in Abuja, noting that the country’s…
…As 34 NSDP beneficiaries obtain CoC By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has described beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who recently obtained their Certificates of Competency (CoC) as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria, noting their commendable character and professionalism. Speaking during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reiterated the need for comprehensive stakeholder consultations before the implementation of a proposed 30 per cent increase in shipping tariffs. Speaking at a one-day stakeholders’ forum on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Akutah Pius, said the earlier suspension of the tariff hike in March…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery with the signing of its 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Akutah Pius, signed the performance bond at a stakeholders’ engagement held in Lagos. The signing ceremony was…
