Stakeholders operating within the Lekki Deep Seaport corridor have agreed on a series of measures aimed at eliminating the persistent traffic gridlock that has crippled access roads to the port and adjoining industrial facilities for more than a year. The resolution was reached at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
A former Deputy Registrar of the Liberian Maritime Authority and maritime expert, Captain Anthony Onoharigho, has called on the Federal Government to embrace open ship registry regime as part of efforts to boost revenue, expand Nigeria’s vessel fleet, create jobs and strengthen the nation’s standing in the global maritime industry. Onoharigho made the call while…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, reinforcing the State’s ambition to deepen its position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub.Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held on Tuesday in Lagos. Speaking on the…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has strengthened the country’s maritime security architecture with the graduation of 177 new personnel under the Deep Blue Maritime Security Unit, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to position itself as West Africa’s leading maritime hub. The newly trained operatives, drawn from the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and…
The Federal Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have intensified efforts to attract investments in green port infrastructure and sustainable operations, with a proposed energy transition programme expected to mobilise more than N450 billion in public and private sector funding. According to a policy bulletin by the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC),…
Boat operators have called for increased government support and access to soft loans to strengthen water transportation services, following the Federal Government’s approval of N14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries. The funding, approved through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is aimed at enhancing passenger and cargo transportation, particularly in…
There are growing concerns over the continuous underutilisation of approved truck transit parks at the Lagos port access roads by truck operators, contributing to the persistent traffic congestion across the country’s maritime corridor. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) introduced the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO) in 2021 and designated several transit parks and pre-gates for…
