11 Oct, 2026
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NPA STEPS UP MEASURES TO DISMANTLE OBSTACLES ON EXPORT, ENSURE FOREX INFLOWS

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has embarked on strong measures to ensure that bottlenecks affecting non-oil exports in the country are removed. Part of the measures include the move to expand export channels, improvement on cargo processing as well as boost foreign exchange inflows in the nation’s economy. Speaking during the 21st Abuja International Trade […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]