NIMASA Refutes Allegations of Concessioning Operations

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated his commitment to digital reform to enhance regulatory governance, shipping development and revenue optimization as against sponsored publications falsely alleging that the Agency has embarked on a concession of its operations. In press statement issued by the Head, Public Relations Unit of […]

Maritime Stakeholders Advised to Maximise Opportunities of Nigeria – China Currency Swap Deal

As a way of relieving external funding and ensure easy transactions in trade involving Nigeria and China, Nigerian maritime stakeholders have been enjoined to explore opportunities inherent in the Nigeria-China currency swap deal. Chairman Customs Consultative Council, Aare Hakeem Olanrewaju, who was the Chairman of a Breakfast meeting held by Maritime reporters association of Nigeria […]

NPCC Forges More Partnerships, Eyes London Ports Consultative Council for Partnership on Port Efficiency

Aside entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for reengineering process and partnering with the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to improve port efficiency and trainings, the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) is set to forge a strategic partnership with the London Ports Consultative Council to […]

Maritime Students Protest Lack of Sea Time Training, Job Opportunities

A sizeable number of maritime students across the country staged a peaceful protest on Thursday at the headquarters of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Victoria Island, Lagos, calling on the agency to address the growing unemployment crisis among maritime graduates. Chanting solidarity songs and brandishing placards with inscriptions such as “#Train […]

Mobereola Assures of Disbursement of CVFF Loan this Year

The Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, as assured that the much awaited disbursement of the Cargo Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will begin this year. Speaking while welcoming the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Dr. Mobereola stated that the Minister’s directive on the […]