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Amidst forwarders’ disquiet, CRFFN begins collection of POF fees at ports today

In line with the completion of digital integration of with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) will today, Monday, February 3, 2020, commence the…

STARZ Marine Group visits NPA, seeks stronger partnership

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), led by the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman Tuesday, played host to the Executives of STARZ Marine and Engineering Ltd. The visitors led by the managing director, Greg Ogbeifun were on a…

Can NPA begin the review of concession agreements now it has PCAF?

Before now and since her appointment as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in 2015, Hadiza Bala-Usman had repeatedly made mention of the need to review the ports concession agreements. Business Hilights recalls that after few…

Confusion loading at Lagos ports over diversion of waiting ships—BHIU

Globally, most shippers choose the closest port to ship their goods to as close ports are usually accessible and cheaper. However, sometimes, farther ports are a better choice as they may offer you direct services and enticing added advantages given…

NPA renews synergy with Ogun State on Olokola Deep Seaport scheme

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Monday assured the Government and people of Ogun State of strong synergy in ensuring the workability of the Olokola Deep Seaport Project in the state. The scheme, which is part of new…

NPA ready always for collaboration with states’ including Lagos—MD

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has promised the Lagos Island Local Government officials an open door and effective collaboration in the development of the area. She assured the Council of effective development communication the current management…

2 years after, NPA takes delivery of PCAF from World Bank in Lagos

Strong indication that review of the long-elapsed port concessions would begin sooner than later emerged Monday at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos as the Authority received the report on Port Concession Assessment Framework (PCAF) from…

NPA begins payment of disengaged dockworkers benefits

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) this week commenced the payment of benefits for disengaged 2015 Dockworkers. The fulfilment of the payment is coming under the aegis of Tally Clerks and Onboard Security Men at the Authority’s Ultra-Modern…

NPA grounds all 110 MDAs to win FEPSGA 2019 Games in Lafia

Contingents of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to the 38th edition of the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) Lafia2019, has emerged the overall winner of the games. Team NPA carted away the prestigious overall golden trophy with a total of…

NPA joins EFCC to mark2019 World Anti-Corruption Day in Lagos

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), led by the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman Monday, joined the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and other Agencies of government to celebrate the 2019 World Anti-Corruption Day in Lagos. The celebration…