The Director of Strategic Planning and Research at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Rotimi Anifowose, has identified a stronger economic regulatory framework as critical to the sustainable development and competitiveness of Nigeria’s port industry. Speaking ahead of his retirement after 34 years of service at the Council, Anifowose said the proposed transition of the Nigerian…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a phased truck entry system for Apapa and Tin Can ports as part of measures to ease congestion and improve traffic flow around the nation’s busiest seaports. The General Manager of the Lagos Port Complex, Debo Lawal, said the initiative is aimed at eliminating indiscriminate truck parking and…
The Ogun State Government has announced that the 28-kilometre stretch of the Federal Government’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway passing through the state will be completed before the end of 2026, a development expected to accelerate the growth of the proposed Ogun Deep Sea Port and other maritime investments along the coastline. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this…
Tensions have emerged between Iran and Oman over an International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-supported plan aimed at facilitating the safe exit of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf amid heightened regional security concerns. The disagreement surfaced as the first vessels participating in the coordinated evacuation arrangement successfully navigated through an Omani-designated coastal route and moved towards…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to attracting global investments into Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, engaged a delegation from Citibank on opportunities in the sector. Oyetola, during a courtesy visit by the Citibank delegation led by the bank’s Sub-Cluster and Banking Head…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Ports Authority Police Western Command, has commenced efforts to deepen collaboration with the Chinese business community and diplomatic authorities to improve security along Nigeria’s maritime corridors. The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police Western Command, Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Consul General of…
The Federal Government has been urged to establish a comprehensive National Seafarers Development Strategy aimed at strengthening maritime education, sea-time training, certification, welfare and leadership development in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The call was made by Ambassador Ladi Olubowale, United Kingdom Ambassador of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), as part of activities marking…
PTML Unveils $50m Investment Plan To Expand Lagos Port Operations Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), a subsidiary of the Grimaldi Group, has announced plans to invest $50 million in expanding its terminal facilities at the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Lagos. The proposed investment is aimed at upgrading port infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, increasing…
