Category: Maritime
Navy, Police Deepen Intelligence Sharing, Boost Maritime Training
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed plans to deepen intelligence sharing and expand joint training with the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security and combat evolving threats across the country. Abbas disclosed this in Abuja while receiving the Inspector-General of Police, Ridwan Olatunji Disu,…
Lagos Backs BETV To Unlock Maritime Potential And Drive Blue Economy Growth
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, on Monday, described the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV) in the state as a strategic shift toward unlocking the full commercial potential of Nigeria’s marine and inland water assets. Emmanuel, who doubles as General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways…
Oyetola, UK Seal £746m Deal To Upgrade Apapa, Tincan Ports
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has unveiled a £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom that will deliver the modernisation of the country’s seaport infrastructure. The financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK Export Finance (UKEF), will fund the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Apapa and Tin…
LAGFERRY Committed To Safety, Efficient Water Transportation
The Managing Director of the Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY), Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and timely water transportation for Lagos residents. Balogun gave the assurance at LAGFERRY’s annual thanksgiving service held in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos. Reflecting on the history of the agency, the Managing Director…
NPA MD Says FG Modernising Ports To Attract Investment
Abubakar Dantsoho, managing director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says the federal government is committed to promoting increased investor participation in port development. According to a statement on Tuesday, Dantsoho spoke at the Investopia Global Lagos Summit, where he engaged stakeholders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Lagos state government on…
NPA Announces Arrival Of Eight Vessels At Lagos Ports
No fewer than eight vessels have arrived at the Lekki, Tin-Can Island and Apapa ports in Lagos and are currently awaiting clearance to offload consignments that include bulk urea, sugar, gypsum, base oil and empty containers. This was contained in the Nigerian Ports Authority’s, NPA, latest “Shipping Position” report, released to journalists in Lagos on…
LASWA Trains Women, Youths In Water Hyacinth Recycling
Mr Emmanuel quoted the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Monsuru Akinloye, as praising LASWA for the programme, which he described as impactful. Epe women and youths trained by Lagos State Waterways Authority on water hyacinth recyclingEpe women and youths trained by Lagos State Waterways Authority on water hyacinth recyclingThe Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has…
