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NPA committed to rallying stakeholders to optimize nation’s rich blue economy – NPA boss, Bello Koko

“Coming immediately after the launch of her sister ship “Great Antwerp, the christening of this vessel “Great Lagos” symbolizes the fact that the...

Pilotage contract: INTEL waives $193m interest on debt — NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says INTELS Nigeria Ltd. has waived $193 million as part of a deliberate and conscious effort to resolve...

Tinubu confirms Mrs Adepoju as Comptroller-General of Immigration Service

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju as the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Her...

Tinubu swears in eight permanent secretaries ahead of FEC meeting

President Bola Tinubu on Monday sworn in eight newly appointed permanent secretaries just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting....

FG to invest N800bn in six ports rehabilitation

In its bid to reduce the high turnaround times of vessels and improve ports efficiency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has outlined plans...

Nigeria, Argentina to partner on gas exploration, production, says NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a possible gas exploration and production partnership with Argentina. The announcement was made via...

FG Appoints CEOs For Marine and Blue Economy Agencies

“Tinubu tasked the new appointees in this vital sector to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the Minister” As part of his...

SON, ITF, CAC, 11 others get new CEOs

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of new Chief Executive Officers for several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry,...

AMCON not interested in grounding businesses, but support them with funds to pay their debts — Kuru

Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it is committed to supporting businesses in distress in the overall interest of the country’s economy....

Ports Infrastructure: NPA initiates strategic plans to develop ports to world standard

As part of the strategic plans for improving ports infrastructure, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is developing a competitive port to...

NCC records giant strides in ICT, lauds Swedish govt, Ericsson, for sustained partnership

The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and...

Apapa, Tin-Can Island Ports to get FG’s immediate intervention — Minister 

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has lauded the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for living up...

Japanese Ambassador lauds NPA for facilitating growth in Nigeria-Japan trade volumes value

The Japanese Ambassador and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for facilitating the growth in the...

NPA records N191.4bn revenue in first half of 2023, remits N55.7bn to nation’s Consolidated Revenue Fund

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it has recorded a total revenue of N191.43 billion in the first half of 2023. Of the...

NPA rated as most outstanding government agency, bags “African Ports Administrative Excellence Award 2023’’

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been listed as Nigeria’s most outstanding government agency and selected for the “African Ports Administrative Excellence Awards...

NPA, Navy synergize to boost port security in Lagos, others

“The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral JD Akpan and the Fleet Commander West, Rear Admiral AO Olodude as well...