Piracy capable of crippling Nigeria’s economy, NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi warns

“Piracy is capable of crippling the nation’s economy. Since shipping largely contributes to the growth of…

Appeal Court upturns N6.8bn judgment against NIMASA

Appeal Court upturns N6.8bn judgment against NIMASA Hensmor heads for Supreme Court The Lagos division of…

NIMASA blames forged certificates, poor seafarer wages, others for insecurity in Gulf of Guinea

The dire security situation in the Gulf of Guinea is caused by several factors, including readily…

Nigeria spends N125bn on fish importation annually – Adesina

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, yesterday said the country spends an…

NIMASA plans to spend N86bn on salaries, stationery in 2014

Salaries of workers and overhead expenditure such as the procurement of stationery will cost the Nigerian…

NIMASA splashes N5bn on 4 universities for establishment of maritime institutes

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has doled out about N5 billion to four…

Senators give NIMASA pass mark over 2013 budget implementation

Chairman of Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Hajia Zaynab Kure, yesterday expressed satisfaction with the success…

Dispute Resolution: Akpobolokemi makes case for arbitration

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi, has said…

Nigeria winning war against piracy, says NIMASA DG

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi, has said…

NIMASA, NLNG re-ignite battle over 3% freight earnings

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) on…

Omatseye abused his power while in office, Witness tells Court

A witness yesterday told a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos that a former Director…

Bonga spill: FG slams $11.5billion fine on Shell

The Federal Government through two of its agencies; the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)…