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Oil falls as banks cut price forecasts

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Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as global oversupply encouraged several banks to cut their forecasts for crude for this year and 2018. Benchmark Brent crude was down 15 cents at $46.73 a barrel by 1310 GMT. U.S. light, sweet crude was 15 cents lower at $44.25. The fundamental mood has taken a turn for the […]
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NPA: We are committed to navigational safety, security

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In ensuring that navigational safety and security occupies a prime position in operation at the nation’s seaports, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has stated that it would collaborate meaningfully with stakeholders towards the sustenance of effective hydrographic charting of the navigable channels. The agency also assured operators in the sub-sector
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The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria

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The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), has commended the Federal Government for its foresight in concessioning terminal operations at the nation’s seaports saying the move has made Nigerian ports a model for countries like Greece, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Ghana This is even as the Chairman of the association, Princess Vicky Haastrup, urged […]
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NPA, Japan collaborate on developmental projects

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The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has stated that it would collaborate with the Japanese Government especially in the areas of technical and manpower support even as both agencies aspire to institute a regime of operational efficiency at the nation’s Seaports. This assurance was given by the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman who […]
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Nigeria set to return to IMO Council – APR

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Nigeria’s chances of returning to the council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has received a great boost with recent efforts of the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency led by the Director General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. This is according to Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative (APR) at the IMO, Alhaji Diko Balla
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NCS’ll priortise training of seafarers

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The President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS), Mr. Andrew Isichei has promised that securing a training vessel for budding seafarers will be a priority of his administration. Isichei, made this disclosure in Lagos during his investiture as the 6th President of the chamber and the inauguration of the governing council. “We will do […]
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NIMASA to open maritime investments window

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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has restated that the Agency is committed to ensuring the viability of the maritime sector to encourage domestic and foreign investors in Nigeria’s maritime industry. Peterside made this assertion at the investiture of Mr. Andrew Isichei as the President of the […]
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SOAN backs Dakuku to lead African maritime revival

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The Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) has given its support to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, to lead African maritime sector revival, for the economic benefit of the continent, following his recent election as the Chairman, of the Association of Heads of African Maritime Administrations
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NPA upholds safety, security concerns

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated the organization’s determination to lift the agency in terms of infrastructural development and rehabilitation in order to achieve sustained enhancement of efficiency and the provision of an enabling environment for business in the ports. She stated that issues concerning the
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Maritime security: NIMASA, NN renews MOU

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In line with its mandate to ensure safety and security in the Nigerian territorial waters, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have renewed the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect and secure our maritime domain. At the official signing ceremony of the MoU at the Naval Headquarters in […]