Month: March 2021

Modular Floating Dock On Course, NIMASA, NPA Assure

Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has assured maritime stakeholders that the Agency’s modular floating dock is in the process of being deployed. Jamoh disclosed this during a visit to Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala-Usman at the NPA headquarters, Marina, Lagos. Jamoh stated, “I am here …

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Customs Replies Air Peace Over Collections On CISS, ETLS

The attention of Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to a deliberate misinformation of the public regarding payments of Customs duty, VAT and other charges like ETLS and CISS on imported commercial aircrafts and spare parts. Some sections of the media quoted the Chairman of Air Peace Airline to have stated that NCS is still …

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Maritime Media To Stimulate Industry Growth With FOI Act

Maritime media has been encouraged to utilize the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act as a tool to spur development of the nation’s shipping sector. Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Chapter, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi made this call while addressing maritime stakeholders and journalists on Thursday, during a reception and lecture organized by Maritime …

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NPA Management Receives AFCFTA Team

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman recently played host to the Senior Special Assistant to President on Public Sector Matters who also doubles as the Secretary, National Action Committee on Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA), Mr Francis Anatogu, Platform Reporters gathered that highlight of the visit was presentation of NPA …

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BPE DG Calls For Increased PPP In Maritime Sector

Mr. Alex Okoh, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE), has once again reiterated the need for an increase in the private sector involvement in the financing critical infrastructural development in the maritime sector in order for the industry to become a major revenue earner for the Federal Government. He made this assertion during a …

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NPA Boss Plays Host To DG NIMASA

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman recently played host to the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh and members of his executive who called at the NPA headquarters. Platform Reporters got you covered with photos of the occasion, Enjoy!

‘I Swim To Shore Regularly To Get Food, Water’, Seafarer Trapped Onboard Vessel For 4 Years Recounts Ordeal

The Red Sea Port Authority of Egypt has shirked its responsibility in the shocking case of Mohammad Aisha and the Bahraini-flaggedMV Aman. They have a moral duty to act now, whatever the legal rights and wrongs, says representatives of the union federation representing the stranded seafarer. When the general cargo ship the MV Aman (IMO 9215517) was detained at …

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Oversight: NPA Receives House Committee On Ports, Habours

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) received the Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours who visited the Authority on oversight functions. Platform Reporters got you covered with photos of the visit. Pics 1:  L-R: The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (left) addressing …

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NPA Clamps Down On Illegal Jetty, Barge Operators

Following increasing reports of abuses of process in the operation of barges and private jetties, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has clamped down on unsea-worthy barges while three illegal jetties have been sealed A statement issued by the Authority in Nigeria on Monday said that the decision followed the establishment of an inter-agency committee comprising …

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SIFAX, SACC To Host Webinar, Discussing Financing Model For Maritime Sector

…… As BPE DG is the guest speaker SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, in line with its industry leadership objectives takes the lead again in charting a new course for the funding of critical infrastructure development in the country’s …

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