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How NPA is tackling corruption in maritime operations – MD

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2021 0

*Says Nigeria’s seaports operating far above installed capacity The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is taking stringent measures to tackle unwholesome tendencies in maritime business to entrench confidence in the system, its Acting Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, has said. He told

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NPA investigates counterfeits e-call-ups

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2021 0

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is investigating cases of counterfeit of its call-ups in circulation. “We are currently investigating some cases where truck drivers were caught with counterfeited e-call up slip in order to by-pass security and officials saddled with the responsibility but we are on top of the situation. ALSO READ: Kwara […]

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Electronic truck call-up begins to check Lagos port congestion

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2021 0

PHILIP CLEMENT Relief and respite have dawned for Apapa access roads users as Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) kicks off the much-expected electronic call-up system tagged “Eto” in Lagos. The electronic call-up is part of NPA’s efforts to find a permanent solution to the problem of truck congestion around Apapa ports and its environs. Already, the […]

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15 ships discharge petrol, other items at Lagos port – NPA

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said that 15 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging petroleum products and foodstuff. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. It listed the contents of the ship as […]

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Nigerian Ports Authority declares N300bn revenue in 2017

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2018 0

The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has declared the sum of N299.56 billion as revenue generated in the 2017 fiscal year. ​This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by ​General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Alhaji Abdullahi Goje​. ​ ​The​ 2017 revenues exceeded the 2016 figure of N162.20 billion by 84.65 per cent, […]

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MWUN urges swift resolution of FG, Intels impasse

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

….Says workers risk job losses Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has expressed concerns over the ongoing impasse between the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA)‎, and Intels over remittances of TSA, thereby leading to cancellation of Intels Nigeria Limited Vessel Pilotage Service, stating that if such a face-off lingers, over 11,000

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Jonathan Sacks NPA Boss, Appoints Ado Bayero

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2015 0

  President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday sacked the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Malam Habib Abdullahi. A terse press statement by the Presidency Spokesman, Reuben Abati announcing Abdullahi’s sack did not state any reason reason for the action. The statement, however, said President Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi

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13 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products Arrive Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2015 0

Thirteen ships laden with petroleum products, general cargo and food items have arrived the Lagos ports, waiting to berth, NAN reports. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its daily publication, `Shipping Position’ made available to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. According to the publication, seven of the ships sailed into the ports with petrol, […]