FG Vows to Achieve Greener Shipping in Nigeria The Federal Government has disclosed plans to ensure that Nigeria achieve greener shipping, saying this is in line with the International Maritime Organisation’ determination to achieve sustainable development in the maritime industry. A statement by the Assistant Directors, Public...

NIMASA Seeks Location For N50bn Floating Dock   The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the agency is yet to get a location for the N50bn floating dock. The Director-General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, said no one has started or tested the floating dock since...

Audit Query: Senate Orders NIMASA DG’s Arrest Over $9.305bn Loss   The Senate through its Panel on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, for allegedly paying $5mn to a legal firm as a...

Japan Pledges N910m To Nigeria For Gulf Of Guinea The Government of Japan has pledged the sum of ¥300 million (about N910m) grant to the federal government to purchase high-speed boats to protect the Gulf of Guinea from piracy. Speaking at the signing ceremony of exchange...

Barge Operators Says 80% of Nigeria Barges are Locally Made Nigerian barge operators in the nation’s maritime sector says 80 percent of the barges operating in Nigeria's waters are locally made and are operating according to international standards. The National President of BOAN, Olubunmi Olumekun, explained...

FG Saved Over $10bn From Stoppage Of Illegal Maritime Activities   The Federal Government saved over $10billion on illegal maritime activities between September 2021 and January, this year, a senior official of the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMoF) has said. The source, who craved anonymity, told The...