Bashir Jamoh
11 Dec
Former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has called for collaboration among regulatory authorities, private stakeholders and government to enforce safety measures
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Prominent lawyer and human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into alleged mismanagement of funds by the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under Bashir Jamoh, former Director-General of the agency. The allegations centre on the uncompleted Senate building project at…
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The Federal Government will spend about $1 billion to rehabilitate and modernise the nation’s six seaports.
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The House of Representatives has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Hon Philip Agbese, gave the commendation on Friday after an oversight by the Committee on NIMASA. Agbese said from all available information, Jamoh…
28 Feb 2024
There are rising concerns that the disruptions in key global shipping routes following the crisis in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, Panama Canal and Black Sea, may signal unprecedented piracy challenges for global trade in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
28 Feb 2024
Nigeria has secured the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) United Kingdom (UK) grant to build a seafarers recreation centre that will serve as a rallying point for in-country and regional seafarers as well as those on board vessels during port calls.
28 Jan 2024
The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh, has pledged the agency’s commitment to ensure smooth operation for Dangote port and refinery by implementing the regulatory instrument under the provisions of the Cabotage law. Â
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