The Federal Government has been called upon to prioritise access to COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers and dockworkers. Spokesman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Dr. Bolaji Akinola, who made the call at the weekend, said seafarers and…
The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise access to COVID-19 vaccination for Nigerian seafarers and dockworkers in the maritime industry. Spokesman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Dr. Bolaji Akinola, in a statement in Lagos at…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s strides in the transportation sector as a key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic development potentials. Amaechi said, linking different transportation infrastructure like rails to seaports…
…Jamoh canvasses investment in wreck recycling The National Maritime Transport Policy being developed by Nigeria is of interest in Belgium for windows of investment opportunity. Executive officers of the Port of Antwerp International stated this in Lagos during a meeting…
The Federal Government announced at the weekend that the Apapa Port railway, which is an extension of the Lagos Ibadan rail has been completed. This was announced by the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on digital and new media,…
The former National President, Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSACGOC) , NPA Branch, Comrade Yau Gora Adamu has described the reappointment of Hadiza Bala Usman, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA) by President Muhammadu…
By Seun Ibiyemi Stakeholders in haulage operations of the maritime sub sector have faulted the newly introduced call up system by the Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA) for trucks entry into the nation’s seaports, saying lack of functional holding bays…
By Seun Ibiyemi SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, has announced two new executive appointments. Oyebode Ojeniyi and Olujimi Osho joined as Group Executive Director,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has again reiterated its commitment to all waterways users’ safety in the state. The General Manager, LASWA, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, in a statement said all boat operators must adhere strictly to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in partnership with the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the fight against piracy and other crimes in the country’s maritime domain. The Director-General…
