The Federal Government has unveiled the gazetted Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Act, 2026, alongside the agency’s official logo, in a move aimed at strengthening economic regulation and improving service delivery in Nigeria’s port industry. The development marks a significant milestone in efforts to establish an independent statutory body responsible for overseeing port tariffs,…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to showcase Nigeria’s maritime security capabilities through live land and maritime demonstrations at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), scheduled to hold from October 26 to 29. The demonstrations will feature the operational capabilities of the Deep Blue Project, Nigeria’s integrated national security and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Edo/Delta Area Command, has called for stronger collaboration with Delta Ports, Warri, to enhance operational efficiency, safety and service delivery. The new Edo/Delta Customs Area Controller, Dooyum Dominic Ortsen, made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Ports Manager of Delta Ports, Warri, Saadi Dahiru Mohammed. Ortsen,…
NIMENA Targets Advanced Maritime, Energy Innovation Ecosystem By 2030 The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has launched the Maritime and Energy Ecosystem Capability Model (ECM) assessment, setting out recommendations to strengthen local technology development, attract investment and improve workforce skills in Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. The assessment, developed in collaboration…
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has secured Indonesian government-sponsored training opportunities for seafarers, maritime instructors and administrative officers across its member states as part of efforts to strengthen maritime capacity in the region. The initiative is expected to improve professional competence, enhance maritime education and strengthen the training, assessment and certification…
The Maritime Students for Tinubu and Hamzat Movement (MSTM) has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to introduce transitional arrangements and financial relief for seafarers affected by new certification requirements under the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2025. The movement warned that the implementation of the new regulations could impose additional financial and administrative…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced efforts to address rail connectivity and logistics challenges affecting inland dry ports as part of plans to integrate the facilities into the nation’s port system and improve cargo movement across the country. The initiative followed a meeting between the NPA management, led by its Managing Director, Dr Abubakar…
The Ogun State Government has fixed November 2026 for the groundbreaking ceremony of its proposed Deep-Sea Port, with construction expected to commence before the end of the year and completion projected for 2030. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Wednesday at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Ibiade, the headquarters of Ogun…
Residents of Ode Omi, a riverine community in Ogun State, have commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun for their efforts towards the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port in Ogun Waterside. The community described the project as a major infrastructure initiative capable of transforming the socio-economic fortunes of the area, while strengthening…
Togo has introduced a new Environmental Compensation Fee, known as Droit à Compensation Environnementale (DCE), as part of measures aimed at addressing the environmental impact of economic activities, including maritime transport. The new fee was established under Law No. 2026-007, adopted on March 23, 2026, which amended the country’s environmental legislation. Its calculation and collection…
