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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded a high-level management retreat designed to cascade Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the maritime and blue economy sector across all levels of the Agency. The retreat underscored the importance of aligning staff deliverables with the Federal Government’s vision and the strategic direction of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. A key highlight was the signing of Performance Bonds by Departmental and Unit Heads with the Executive Management, reinforcing accountability and measurable results as the cornerstone of service delivery. Speaking during the retreat, NIMASA’s Director General/CEO, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reiterated that the present administration is committed to building a performance-driven civil service. “The signing of this bond is not symbolic; it is binding,” Dr. Mobereola stated. “Every Head of Department and Unit must cascade the outcomes and expectations from this retreat...

The attempted piracy attack on the MT Endo Ponente in the Gulf of Guinea has been successfully foiled. On Friday, 28 August 2025, a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Togo Navy boarded the vessel and confirmed that. All crew members are safe and accounted for, no material damage was sustained onboard. The vessel is now under the custody of the Togo Navy, which promptly reported the incident to the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone E under the Yaoundé Architecture for maritime security. Zone E covers Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Republic. This operation highlights the importance of regional cooperation. MMCC Zone F, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, provided continuous monitoring and information-sharing with all relevant stakeholders throughout the incident. It is noteworthy that the NIMASA Special Mission Vessel, DB Lagos, operated by the Nigerian Navy under the Deep Blue Project, was deployed after the NIMASA C4i Centre in Lagos conf...

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a goodwill message, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, MON, described Dr. Dantsoho’s emergence as a remarkable milestone that underscores his exceptional leadership, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to the development of the maritime sector. “This outstanding achievement is a source of pride to Nigeria and a clear recognition of your visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to advancing the maritime and port industry,” Dr. Akutah stated. The Council further commended Dr. Dantsoho for strengthening Nigeria’s strategic position within the global maritime community, expressing confidence that his tenure will unlock greater opportunities for Africa while accelerating Nigeria’s aspir...

Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has been elected Vice-President for Africa of the International Association for Ports & Harbours (IAPH), a move that underscores Nigeria’s rising profile in global maritime affairs. The election, which took place in Tokyo, is a historic milestone for Dantsoho, who had earlier become the first Nigerian to head the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa since its founding in 1972. Confirming the development in a statement, NPA spokesperson Ikechukwu Onyemekara said the appointment reflects growing international recognition of Nigeria’s leadership in maritime development. IAPH Secretary-General Masahiko Furuichi also welcomed the news, remarking: “I am delighted to work together with you in IAPH for the years to come.” Dantsoho’s stewardship at the NPA has delivered major operational gains, including a surge in non-oil exports and a strengthened trade balance. According to the Nig...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, has strengthened its partnership with enterprises operating within the zone as part of efforts to enhance trade facilitation and boost government revenue. Comptroller Immaculata Nyong, Customs Area Controller, disclosed this after a three-week operational tour of facilities and enterprises between 29 July and 19 August 2025. The tour covered major operators including Seplat Energy, ESSO Exploration and Production Nigeria (FZE), TotalEnergies, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), West African Container Terminal (WACT), Technip FMC Nigeria Ltd, Baker Hughes, One Subsea Offshore Systems Ltd, Intels Nigeria Ltd, Oil Tools Africa Ltd, Titan Tubular Nigeria (FZE), Hamilton Technologies Nigeria Ltd, and Brawal Oil Service Ltd (FZE). Nyong, who was accompanied by senior command officers and officials of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, engaged stakeholders through operational briefings,...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stressed the importance of professionalism in engineering practice as a key driver for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development. This was contained in a press statement issued by Osagie Edward, FNIPR, Deputy Director/Head of Public Relations at NIMASA. Dr. Mobereola made the remarks while receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its President, Engineer Margaret Aina Oguntala, during a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Lagos. He highlighted the role of engineering expertise in advancing maritime infrastructure and assured the NSE of NIMASA’s commitment to strengthening collaboration in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Blue Economy mandate. In her remarks, Engr. Oguntala reiterated the NSE’s support for the Blue Economy initiative, noting that the Society’s vision aligns with governmen...

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to enhance trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border management. Adeniyi made the pledge when he received the newly elected NACCIMA President, Jani Ibrahim, and his team at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. He stressed that partnership with the private sector remains a central priority of his administration. “When I assumed office, one of the first things I was deliberate about was the issue of collaboration. Revenue and security are important, but to succeed in both, we must also strengthen trade facilitation,” Adeniyi said. He disclosed that special help desks would be set up for NACCIMA members to address challenges related to Customs operations. In his remarks, Ibrahim congratulated Adeniyi on his election a...