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NPA committed to women empowerment—MD

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has stated that the Authority is fully committed to the welfare of women especially those in the Maritime sub sector. She made this statement yesterday while addressing stakeholders…

Terminal operators’ criticisms force NPA to begins Onne Port Channel Clean-Up

At the peak of complains in terms of loses and staining of vessels by oil spills, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced the Onne Port Channel Oil spill clean-up operations at the Federal Oceans Terminal (FOT) Onne. The project…

NPA seeks enhanced cargo clearance framework for African ports

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has advocated for an African framework targeted at enhancing the conveyance of cargos and quality logistics in a more predictable manner. The Managing Director advocated that such a…

NPA hopeful in achieving ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 Compliant—MD

The Managing Director Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has given fresh assurance over the determination of the Authority to achieve the ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 certification and compliant especially Harbours Services. According to her, the commitment is…

NPA assures Navy of funding renovation of Takwa Bay as part of agencies’ synergy

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has assured the Nigerian Navy of deepening collaboration with all relevant maritime agencies of the government to achieve security of the nation’s territorial waters. She gave the assurance in…

NPA has no hand in cargo clearance lapses at seaports

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA,) Hadiza Bala Usman, has said that the Authority should not be solely blamed for lapses in cargo clearance in the nation’s seaport, “because it takes more than NPA to see cargo out…

NSC warns NPA over veiled, private review of port terminal concessions, seeks role

Strong indications have emerged that the planned review of port concessions by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) without recourse other maritime agencies especially the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) may not work after all. Speaking to select newsmen on the sidelines…

NPA, Guangzhou Port Authority seal deal on efficient port operations, but…

Though the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the sidelines of just ended International Association of Ports and Harbour (IAPH) summit in Abuja, sealed an understanding on port operations efficiency…

Buhari charges 39 African maritime nations to deepen shipping infrastructure at IAPH

President Muhammadu Buhari has advocated the effective upgrade of sea port infrastructure across all the 39 maritime nations of Africa to maximize maritime potentials within the continent. Africa boosts of 39 maritime nations bordered by either Atlantic and Indian Oceans…

NPA explains board membership of Bonny Channel Company, Escarvos contract

After months of suspense, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has opened up on what she knows about the award of Escravos Bar dredging in Warri, Delta State. Business Hilights recalls that a non-governmental…