The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside said this...

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Transportation Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi when he led a delegation to the United States Coasts...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency says it is embarking on a debt recovery measure aimed at collecting about $5bn from its debtors. A statement by NIMASA recalled that debts owed the agency by various operators in the maritime industry had necessitated an investigation...

...Non-oil exports drops by 40% The Executive Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr. Olusegun Awolowo has lamented the inability of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to release the 10 percent levies on freights collection to NEPC as stipulated by law. He...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has expressed the Agency's determination to strengthen its Zonal operations to become the centre of the Agency's activities. By so doing the Agency plans to devolve more power to the...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment. The Director General said this while addressing participants at the eight day...