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2025 budget: NIMASA set to meet N537 bn revenue target

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

…happy it has stopped piracy, Sea robbery By Haruna Salami Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed optimism that it will be able to meet its 2025 budget target of N560 billion for the the 2025 fiscal year. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Moboreola

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Drug Trafficking: NDLEA,NIMASA set to fight crime

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

*As Military renews strategy against insurgents By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its dedication to partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in combating drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria’s maritime sector. This commitment was highlighted during a recent visit by NDLEA Chairman

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HoR to probe 39 abandoned projects, summons NIMASA for starving Maritime Academy of funds

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2024 0

By Isaac Job The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety , Education and Administration said it will investigate 39 abandoned projects littered at Maritime Academy of Nigeria ,Oron before the projects were by the present Rector retired Commodore Dejua Emmanuel Effedua in the institution. Speaking during the House Committee oversight functions at

Maritime

NIMASA frowned at “campaign of calumny” on social media

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has frowned on a “campaign of calumny” in social media, against the Director General, Dr Bashir Jamoh. A statement by the Agency’s spokesman, Osagie Edward, urged the public to disregard what is being circulated because it is the same allegation raised in 2021 for […]

Maritime

NIMASA to install modular floating dock

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA) has commenced preparations for the deployment of a Modular Floating Dock. The agency has moved the Floating Dock to a jetty at the Standard Flour Mills in Apapa in preparation for the movement to the scheduled operational base at the Continental Shipyard, Apapa. In a […]

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NIMASA set to install modular floating dock at Apapa port

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 February 2024 0

The Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA) has begun preparations to deploy the modular floating dock at Apapa Continental Shipyard. Its Director-General, Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director- General, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Jamoh said that the agency had moved the floating dock to a jetty at the Standard Flour Mills in […]

Maritime

NIMASA to resolve delay in cabotage fund disbursement bottlenecks in 6 months

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said within the next six months, the agency will resolve the delay in the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The Director-General of NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh made this known yesterday, during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Chambers of Shipping […]

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NIMASA will address bottlenecks affecting cabotage fund disbursement – Jamoh

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 January 2024 0

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the bottleneck affecting the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will be addressed in the next six months. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, said this when the Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Mr. Panos Gliatis, with the members

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Shippers’s Council ES pays courtesy visit to NIMASA, acknowledges NIMASA’s achievements

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, led by the Executive Secretary, Barrister Akuta Pius Ukeyima paid a working visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR, in his welcome address, noted the role enabling acts play in the performance and […]

Maritime

We’ll ensure global best practices in shipping- NIMASA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said it will ensure that Nigeria shipping is run in line with global best practices. The agency stated this at a one-day workshop on maritime codes and conventions for maritime reporters organised by NIMASA in Lagos in collaboration with MaxVal Associates Training and Management […]

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NIMASA, Navy inaugurated eight-man committee charged to invest in blue economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have inaugurated eight-man committee to establish ways in which the synergy between both organs of government can be channeled into creating a welcoming environment for investment in the blue economy. The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral

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Safety, well-being of seafarers are paramount in ensuring productive maritime sector-Jamoh

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 September 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has said that the safety and well-being of seafarers are paramount in ensuring the smooth operation and success of the maritime industry. Speaking at an enlightenment workshop for seafarers, employers of seafarers and other maritime stakeholders in

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NIMASA DG hails Tinubu over creation of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2023 0

…applauds appointment of Tunji- Ojo as minister The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh hailed President Bola Tinubu for creation of Marine and Blue Economy Ministry which he said is a step in the right direction towards re-ordering the nation’s economy. He as well lauded the appointment of […]

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NIMASA, ADSEMA organise workshop for Adamawa security stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2023 0

….NIMASA donates security materials, food items to Adamawa Govt BY TOM GARBA A capacity building workshop on security was organised by Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), in collaboration with Nigerian Maritime and Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA). The one day workshop targeted stakeholders on security, and held in Yola, with a call by Governor Ahmadu

Maritime

NIMASA participates at IMO’s 7th Green Shipping Conference

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA participated at the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, 7th Green Shipping Conference with the theme “Unlocking Opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa”, in Ghana. The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr Kitack Lim highlighted the fact that

Business

NIMASA meets designated banks over CVFF disbursement

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has met with members of the Executive Management of Jaiz Bank, United Bank of Africa (UBA), Union Bank, Zenith Bank and Polaris Bank which are the Federal Government approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing […]

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NIMASA meets designated banks over CVFF disbursement

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has met with members of the Executive Management of Jaiz Bank, United Bank of Africa (UBA), Union Bank, Zenith Bank and Polaris Bank which are the Federal Government approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing […]

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NIMASA’s N50bn floating dockyard concession to generate $65.6m, create jobs

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo After four years of acquisition, the N50 billion floating dockyard concession owned by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is expected to generate $65.6 million, about N27.2 billion, into the coffers of NIMASA and to create over 800 direct and indirect jobs. The director general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory

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NIMASA wins CITN award as Jamoh bags 2022 outstanding service

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has received a commendation for its corporate citizenship performance from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, having received the ‘Corporate Organization Award’ just as the Agency’s Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, was recognized with the 2022

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Transport professionals commend NIMASA DG’s success as CIoTA president

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR has received a commendation for his efforts in transforming and promoting the transportation sector as President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA). The accolades poured in during the 4th National Transport