Nigeria and China are set to strengthen their partnership on sustainable maritime development as both countries expand cooperation in the blue economy and maritime governance. The renewed collaboration follows an invitation extended to Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh, to participate in the China Practice Training Series of the United…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising the Eastern Ports, dismissing claims that the facilities have been neglected. The assurance was given by the Manager of the Rivers Port Complex, Kenechi Okaeze, during an interactive session with members of the Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) in Port Harcourt….
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its marine safety and environmental protection campaign across waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the rainy season brings rising water levels and increased environmental risks. The campaign, held in Abaji Area Council by the NIWA Abuja Area/Liaison Office, focused on promoting safe navigation practices…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a mandatory movement code for the transportation of empty containers into seaport terminals as part of efforts to improve traffic management and ease congestion along the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors in Lagos. The new policy requires every empty container uploaded to the Electronic Call-Up (ETO)…
The Federal Government has commenced payment of the counterpart funding required to unlock a £746 million United Kingdom-backed loan for the rehabilitation and modernisation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has disclosed. Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, made the disclosure during an interview with selected…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing a secure and investor-friendly environment for maritime businesses, assuring local and foreign investors that the state’s waterways remain safe for commercial activities. The governor gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the Calabar Marina Business Hub, where he visited the…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified efforts to dismantle illegal jetties and curb unsafe water transport operations across the country as part of measures to improve safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The Chairman of NIWA’s Governing Board, Barrister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, disclosed this during a media briefing held as part of a tour…
