The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have lauded the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola

Shipping agents have called for a refund of the N4.98 million spent on hiring private boats to facilitate pilot operations at Onne Port in Rivers State, following the inadequacy of tugboats and pilot cutters for vessel mobility.

• Stakeholders push for port modernisation The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has projected a 30 per cent growth in trade volume by 2030 given ongoing improvements in port infrastructure. The Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho said this, highlighting the potential of the maritime sector to generate over one million jobs by 2028 and double…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has called for greater in-country investments in Eastern ports’ infrastructure and equipment to attract larger vessels and increase cargo throughput to meet the demands of the country’s over 200 million population.

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has called for greater investment in port infrastructure to enhance efficiency while assuring terminal operators of the authority's unwavering support.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s underperformance in maritime trade compared to neighbouring countries with smaller populations yet handling significantly larger cargo volumes yearly.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced the implementation of the Federal Government directive to facilitate the sale of crude oil and petroleum products in naira, with the initial focus on serving Dangote Refinery.

The Nigerian Navy, Eastern and Central Commands have deployed 10 warships and helicopters to enhance security, helping to combat maritime crimes in the country.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has expressed readiness to implement the electronic call-up system at the Onne Port Complex, Rivers State by September to enhance the development of eastern ports.

The newly appointed Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has identified the speedy rehabilitation of dilapidated port infrastructure across the nation as his topmost priority. Dantsoho, speaking during an unscheduled avisit to Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) also vowed to collaborate with port stakeholders to deliver efficient services at the nation’s…

His hobbies - reading, traveling and jogging - hardly give much away about the persona of the unassuming Taraba State-born, astute, seasoned marine technologist, now given presidential authorisation to lead the nation’s premier maritime agency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Meet Abubakar Dantsoho, Ph.D, highly analytical, data-driven, focused and versatile team-player, with over 25 years…