By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has described recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, concerning the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos as misleading.A statement by Dr Bolaji Akinola Special Assistant to t Minister… Continue reading FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development
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FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola
As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola
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Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media and publicity to the… Continue reading Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping
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NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic reshuffle of 56 management staff in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In a statement signed by Bello Osagie Director public relations, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental… Continue reading NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency
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Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth
By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the continent. This follows his inauguration as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Speaking after his inauguration at the recently concluded World Ports Conference,… Continue reading Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth
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FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
By Ada Nkong The federal government has pledged to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the training and certification of truck and articulated vehicle drivers in order to curtail the menace of truck drivers accidents. The Minister of Transportation ,Senator Said Alkali who made this known at a meeting in Abuja with the committee… Continue reading FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
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Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve operational efficiency and ease traffic management,the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has actualized the installation of Electronic Barrier Systems at all Terminal access points in furtherance of its 'Automation Drive' across Terminals in Lagos Ports Complexes (LPCs). According to the NPA Management, under the leadership of Managing Director… Continue reading Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
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Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
Press ReleaseDate: 29 August 2025Location: Abuja, NigeriaTrain Derailment at Asham Train StationOn 26 August 2025 at approximately 11:07 hours, a passenger train operating the Abuja–Kaduna service (AK1), registration CDD5C2 2701, derailed at Asham Train Station on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line. The train was operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).The train consisted of eight passenger… Continue reading Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
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Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sa'id Ahmed Alkali has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing restoration of the Abuja -Kaduna Rail track destroyed during the recent derailment, saying the work will be completed in the next ten days. The Minister also applauded the security and other stakeholders for their untiring efforts to ensure safety… Continue reading Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
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