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General Maritime

Stakeholders seek law to tackle marine debris

By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, July 2, ’25 (TNZ) Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for strong legislation to end marine debris and protect the country’s oceans for future generations. TheNewsZenith reports that they made the call during the 2025 annual summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) in Lagos. The theme of […]

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General Maritime

Ports Authority promotes 1,500 workers

By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, June 20, ’25 (TNZ) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has reiterated the importance of human capital development as the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his administration. TheNewsZenith reports that Dantshoho’s remarks is contained in a statement by the General Manager Corporate & […]

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Economy National

NPA, Dangote to deepen maritime industry growth

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 29, 25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) have collaborated on developing the Marine and Blue Economy sector, with a focus on expanding the nation’s export operations. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Okechukwu Onyemekara, General Manager, Communication and Strategy of NPA, announced the collaboration in a […]

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Economy Maritime

NPA raises tariffs by 15% after 32 years

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 8, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) says it is reviewing its charges upward by 15 per cent, citing a need for competitiveness and infrastructural upgrades. TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the NPA, announced the review during a maritime stakeholders’ meeting, on Thursday in Lagos. […]

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General Maritime

Labour urges NPA, NIMASA to intensify jetties monitoring

By Muhammed Opeyemi Two labour unions in the maritime sector have called on the Federal Government to properly monitor the activities of jetty operators to save the nation from economic sabotage. TheNewsZenith reports that the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Company (SSASCGOC) made […]

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