September 2026
FG EMPOWERS NPERA TO BARK AND BITE …No More Toothless Bull Dog
The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has said that the much awaited transformation in the shipping sector has been made possible since the new law establishing it has so much potency to create a deterrent in the regulation of the industry. Director General of the NPERA, Dr. Pius Akutah, said it will no longer […]
MARITIME SECURITY: NIMASA UNDERTAKES SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT OPERATION, STREGTHENS INTELLIGENCE-LED MARITIME COMPLIANCE
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, deploying assets of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, otherwise known as the Deep Blue structure and relevant maritime security units, embarked on a coordinated enforcement operation code named “Blue- Green” across key operational areas in Lagos The operation which combined intelligence gathering, analysis and […]
NIMASA UNVEILS BLUE ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME, NATIONAL INNOVATION HACKATHON…opens portal to young innovators October 5.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled the NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme ,NIMASA-BEAP, and the National Innovation Hackathon, a strategic initiative designed to attract young innovators into Nigeria’s marine and blue economy industry, stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship, and attract private-sector investment into the sector. The accelerator programme and innovation hackathon are […]
NPERA, SYNERGISES WITH NPA ON HITCH-FREE TRANSITION OF INLAND DRY PORTS…Canvass inter-agency committee to eliminate jurisdictional clashes, boost trade logistic
In a major move to streamline maritime operations and expand trade logistics into Nigeria’s hinterlands, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) have moved to strengthen inter-agency collaboration to ensure a seamless transition in the management and regulation of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) across the country. The move followed […]
IRKED BY LACKADAISICAL PROCESS:OYETOLA DIRECTS NIMASA, PLIs TO FAST-TRACK CVFF DISBURSEMENT TO NIGERIAN SHIP OWNERS…As 20 out of 92 Applications Await Approval
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to work closely with the 12 approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to accelerate the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. The directive underscores the Minister’s […]
MOBEREOLA BASKS IN IMO’S CATEGORY ‘C’, ZERO PIRACY, CHARGES STAFF TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has charged staff of the Agency to build on the gains of the Agency in the last few years in order to drive further progress. Dr. Mobereola who said this at a 2-day Senior Management Strategy Session on the NIMASA […]
Minister Thumbs up Customs on Revenue Generation, As Board Confirms elevation of 1 DCG, 5 ACG
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has earned commendation from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, for its ground breaking revenue performance, strategic technology investments, and ongoing trade facilitation reforms. Speaking during his inaugural board meeting and facility tour at Customs Headquarters in Abuja last week, the Minister praised the […]
PORTS’ PERFORMANCE ON INCREASE IN Q2:AS VESSEL TRAFFIC RISES BY 14.4%,CARGO THROUGHPUT, 12.3%
Notwithstanding, the seemingly high inflation, and the lull in the economy, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), steered the operations at the various sea ports to a positive performance in the second quarter of this year when compared with that of 2025. A review of its operational performance revealed an increase in cargo […]