Maritime Operators To Get $700m For Vessel Acquisition – Fed Govt   The Federal Government has said operators in the maritime sector may get about $700m to acquire new vessels. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr Bashir Jamoh, said this...

FG Calls on NIMASA to Enhance Maritime Capacity The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to enhance safe, secure shipping, cleaner oceans and maritime capacity in line with best global practices. The BPSR also said that NIMASA has...

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...