By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled plans to fully NIMASA gets new maritime guard commanderautomate the Nigerian Ship Registry as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country’s flag for global competitiveness. The agency disclosed this at a breakfast meeting with shipowners, boat operators and other maritime…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced new strategies aimed at improving its operational system and enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders as part of efforts to boost efficiency and accountability. Speaking at a post event Press Conference at NIWA Headquarters Lokoja, the Acting Managing Director, Umar Yusuf Girei, while answering questions…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has agreed to serve as the pilot country for the formal implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels in West Africa, a move the government says reflects its belief that credible leadership must be matched by practical action to combat illegal fishing and strengthen marine governance across the Gulf…
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of the Maritime Guard Command (MGC) at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Commodore Adoki takes over from Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed. This was disclosed in statement…
By Adeyemi David Nigeria has pledged full infrastructural and operational support for the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea as part of efforts to strengthen regional security and tackle transnational crimes. President Bola Tinubu made the commitment during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of…
By Adeyemi David The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s investment climate through strengthened inter-agency collaboration. The development followed a meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the corporate headquarters of NUPRC in Abuja, where the Commission’s Chief Executive,…
By Adeyemi David The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho has called on traders and investors to leverage newly introduced export channels to reposition Nigeria in the global marketplace. Speaking during the 2026 NPA Special Day on Saturday, Dantsoho said the authority had rolled out simplified processes designed to dismantle long-standing bureaucratic bottlenecks…
A total of 18 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa PortLagos, Nigeria”], Lekki Port”], and Tin-Can Island Port Nigerian Ports Authority announced on Saturday. The authority stated that the vessels are unloading a range of goods, including buck fertilizer, general cargo, bulk sugar, gasoline, bulk urea, condensate, bulk gypsum, and…
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency while declaring open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). Represented by Deputy Director of Special Duties, Comfort Madichi, Mahmood…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 in recognition of its significant progress in enhancing safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a reported 70 percent reduction in boat mishaps. The honour was presented at the 2025 award and dinner night organised by New Telegraph, held at the…
