Tag: NIMASA
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NIMASA denies acquiring properties in England
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has faulted the allegation by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, leveled against it to the effect that three properties were acquired by the organization in England saying it has not acquired any property in any foreign country.
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Something fishy in our waters – By Dakuku Peterside
It is a scientific fact that water and oil do not mix, but in the complex and complicated world of criminal enterprise, this natural law does not apply. It is becoming evident that in Nigeria’s crude oil theft industry, there is an inexplicable convergence of interest against the interest of the country. This has gone…
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Reps move to probe alleged fake contract awards, gross Mismanagement of funds by NIMASA
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to probe alleged fictitious contract awards, gross Mismanagement of billions of naira and a lopsided directorate by the Nigerian Mạritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA). This development was sequel to a motion by the House Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and four…
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Reps to probe NPA, NIMASA, others over auctioning of govt properties
The House of Representatives has resolved to probe what it regards as illegal auctioning of Federal Government properties by Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
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FG approves ratifications of six maritime conventions, protocols
In a bid to sustain a cleaner maritime environment, ship-breaking criteria, world best practices in Fishing and response to oil production casualties, the Federal Government of Nigeria recently approved the ratification of six maritime conventions and protocols in the country.
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FG signs agreement with XPO Marine to provide offshore waste facility
The Federal Government of Nigeria acting through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a concession agreement with XPO Marine Services Limited to provide Offshore Waste Reception Facility (OWRF) in the country’s Eastern Zone.
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NIMASA to continue operation from a permanent office in Abuja
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will start operating from its permanent office first time since it began operation in the FCT 30 years ago. Muazu Sambo, the Minister of Transportation, made this known at the commissioning of the building on Tuesday, he said that the staffers have to double their productivity as…
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NIMASA expresses determination, commitment to transforming maritime sector
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has expressed commitment to playing a leadership role that will ensure growth and development of the maritime sector. Hajiya Rakiya Lamai, Deputy Director, Shipping Development of NIMASA, made this known in Kaduna on Sunday, at the closing ceremony of the 44th Kaduna International Trade Fair. Newsmen reports…
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FEC approves 3 PPP projects for NIMASA, targets $1.1bn revenue – ICRC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects to be executed in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This is contained in a statement by Mrs Manji Yarling, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Yarling said the projects, under the regulatory guidance of the…
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TNG Deal Breakers: Navigating Inland with Ships of Destiny: The Cabotage Transition
For decades now most Nigerian maritime experts have been worried over the absence or abysmally low capacity of indigenous players in the maritime sector given the fact that more than 80% of Nigeria’s economy is dependent on maritime activities. The crude oil and the import and export trades are sea-bound activities.