Minister reveals NPA’s readiness for 24 hours operations in all 6 ports across Nigeria
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Ameachi has disclosed that the Federal Government has activated the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) to immediately embark on 24 hours ports operations across the nation’s seaports. Giving the details at a trade forum between…
NPA unveils 4 new Tug Boats to drive maritime safety, security in Lagos
The administration of Hadiza Bala Usman at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Wednesday launched four (4) new tug boats as part of new drive to reposition the Ports for greater operational efficiency in safety and security. The tug boats named…
NPA yet to make good revenue from Coastal Charges due to zero activities by local shippers
The inability of indigenous shippers to access Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) has lead to little or no traffic record on the nation’s coastal shipping which translates to little or poor revenue for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Currently, traffic…
NPA tours facilities at Tarkwa Bay, assures maximum utilization of installations
The Management of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has assured Stakeholders that it would not relent in its efforts at ensuring optimal utilization of the organization facilities at all locations with a view to generating greater dividends for the country…
Aniebonam, advises NPA boss, Usman to use her discretion to review payments in dollars
The founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has called on the managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman, to use her discretion as provided by the Standard Operating Procedures of…
Usman, NPA’s boss deepens awareness on HSE value chain at work place, operations area
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has assured stakeholders in the Maritime sub-sector of the drive of the agency in prioritizing matters concerning work place and operations areas Health, Safety/Security and Environment (HSE) standards. She…
Maritime agencies going digital to grow ease of doing business at ports—Shippers’ Council
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barrister Hassan Bello has disclosed that all agencies under the maritime division of the Ministry of Transportation are at various stages of completing the digitization of their systems….
NPA’s new image-maker, Nduonofit assumes office, assures stepping up predecessor’s feat
The newly appointed General Manager, Public Affairs of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Elder Effiong Etim Nduonofit has assumed office effective Thursday, 16th day of March, 2017. He took over from Chief Michael Kayode Ajayi who handed over the mantle…
Why NPA extended deadline on truck standardization at ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) who has sealed a partnership deal to track the activities of truckers servicing seaports with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the extension from the earlier date of March 1. NPA and FRSC…
NPA, NIMASA give reasons for collecting some port charges in dollars
The most strategic agencies of the federal government in the nation’s shipping industry, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has finally opened up on why they may continue to collect certain port…
