September 22, 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 […]