President Buhari Approves Governing Boards Of NPA, NIMASA   President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of members of the governing boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the Nigerian Ports Authority. It was also gathered on Tuesday that the newly appointed Director-General of...

Senate Probes FCC Over Alleged NPA Job Sold For N3m   The Senate Committee on Federal Character Commission and Inter- Governmental Affairs said on Monday that it would soon begin the probe of the alleged sales of the Nigerian Ports Authority appointment letters. The panel alleged that...

N5.1bn Renovation Contract: Reps Query NPA   The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has queried the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) over a ₦5.1 billion contract. The contract was awarded for the renovations of its corporate headquarters in Lagos. Chairman of the committee, Rep....

NPA Moves To End $133.28m Secure Anchorage Area Fees   The Nigerian Ports Authority decision to dismantle the Secure Anchorage Area, operated on behalf of the Nigerian Navy by a private company will ensure security and reduce port costs Recently, the federal government through the Nigerian Shippers...

NPA Needs Over N50bn To Acquire Patrol Boats, Fenders     The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) needs about N50bn to fix dilapidated fenders and purchase new patrol boats for the ports across the country, it was gathered at the weekend. Marine rubber fenders are used as “bumper” for...

NSC Moves To Bring NIMASA, NPA Under Economic Regulation   The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) is currently moving strongly to ensure that government agencies under the Ministry of Transportation are put under economic regulation so that they do not introduce charges without first seeking negotiation with...