Maritime
$2.9b Escravos Seaport to decongest Lagos ports, generate 40,000 jobs
Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) Limited, the promoter of the proposed $2.9 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC-1) in Delta State, has said that the project would help to decongest
Bill to establish Nigerian Maritime security trust fund passes 2nd reading
A bill for an Act to establish Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund and other matters related passed second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday in
Committee submits report on NIMASA’s one-year scorecard
The evaluation committee constituted to assess the performance of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the last one year has submitted its reports and findings to the Executive
Nigeria, others charged on seafarers, aircrew COVID-19 vaccination
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has called on Nigeria and other countries to prioritise seafarers and aircrew in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination programmes. The post Nigeria, others charged on
How to integrate Nigeria into global map in shipping, seafaring, by NSML
For Nigeria to play active role among the comity of maritime nations, there is need for it for to develop its local capacity in seafaring and put mercenaries in place
Encouraging the use of Eastern ports, inland waterways
The issue of port utilization in Nigeria has continued to dominate conversations within maritime circles, and will remain on the front burner for some time to come. The conversation borders
Shippers fret over increase of freight rates
Nigerian shippers have expressed worry over the increase freight rate on shipments from Europe and Asia to Lagos from less about $3,500 for a 40-foot container to $13,500 due to
Gulf of Guinea remains world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, says IMB
The Gulf of Guinea has been described as the world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, going by the incessant attacks on vessels and kidnapping of seafarers. The post Gulf of Guinea
Understanding NIMASA’s marine litters and micro plastic action plan
On February 10, 2021, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) launched the Marine Litters and Micro Plastic Action Plan (MLMPAP) to address the issue of plastic wastes… The
FOREX scarcity stifling volume of importation
Port operators, especially importers and licensed agents, have expressed worry that the scarcity of foreign exchange (FOREX) is stifling the volume of cargoes entering the country. The post FOREX scarcity
