NIMASA issues final ultimatum for Cabotage Registration
…Set to Ban IOCs from engaging Unregistered Vessels The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to companies engaged in Cabotage trade in Nigeria to register all vessels used in coastal and inland waters trade….
SDGs: Sanwo-Olu calls for full use of Maritime resources
…Commends FG’s decision to move containers on Barges Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the maritime industry is pivotal to Nigeria’s attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), saying the country must put in place…
COVID 19: FG Considers Tax Holiday for Maritime Sector
As part of drive to stimulate investment and boost activities in the maritime industry, amid the downturn induced by COVID-19, the Federal Ministry of Transportation is seeking a package of tax incentives for the sector. Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime…
Effective Public Service will Grow Nigeria’s Economy—Jamoh
Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has emphasized the importance of efficient and effective Public Service to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. This was as he stated the Agency’s commitment to collaborate with the Bureau…
Maritime Security: NIMASA, Air Force begin Asset deployment for DBP
Air assets acquired under the Deep Blue Project (DBP), also called the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, domiciled with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are set for deployment by the Nigerian Air Force in support…
Despite Covid-19, Nigeria Securing More Sea Time for Cadets
…NSDP Progressing As Planned-Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has made significant progress in securing sea time berths for cadets trained under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP), despite the limitations of the coronavirus pandemic. Director-General of…
NIMASA Key in Stopping Country’s Oil Dependence – Gov Diri
…Says Nigeria’s Future Lies in Maritime Development Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, says the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is key in efforts to wean Nigeria from its dependence on crude oil, stressing that the most…
Crude Affreightment: NIMASA Revives Move to Change Terms of Trade
…Seeks new maritime security strategy The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has revived efforts to change the Terms of Trade for the affreightment of Nigerian crude oil from Free on Board (FOB) to Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF)….
Nigeria, Korea Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Shipping
Nigeria and South Korea have agreed to intensify their collaboration in trade and shipping development. This was disclosed in Lagos during a meeting between the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, and Consul…
Jamoh: Inter-agency Collaboration Surest Route to Maritime Security
…Visits Comptroller-General of Immigration Intensifying the quest for cooperation among relevant government agencies in a bid to secure Nigeria’s maritime domain, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has visited Comptroller-General of the…
