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Terminal operator defends push to upgrade maritime infrastructure

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (547+ words) APM Terminals Nigeria has explained that the terminal chose to invest heavily in the nation's maritime infrastructure because the transition to sustainable transport should begin at Nigerian ports. According to a recent statement, the Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals…...

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Nigeria, Ghana deepen bilateral maritime cooperation

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (454+ words) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the Ghana Maritime Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance, and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy across West Africa. The…...

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punchng. com > shippers-council-blocks-n86bn-unjustified-demurrage

Shippers" council blocks N86bn unjustified demurrage

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (319+ words) The Nigerian Shippers" Council said it prevented shippers from paying N86. 06bn in unjustified demurrage between November 2023 and June 2026, while also securing savings of N4. 54bn and $1. 348m through regulatory interventions and alternative dispute resolution. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the council,…...

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punchng. com > ministry-vows-stricter-enforcement-of-seafarers-rights

Ministry vows stricter enforcement of seafarers" rights

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (629+ words) The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has stated that it will continue to enforce applicable regulations and labour standards to ensure that seafarers are treated fairly and that employers uphold…...

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punchng. com > oyetola-seeks-removal-of-barriers-facing-women-in-maritime

Oyetola seeks removal of barriers facing women in maritime

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (391+ words) The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for urgent action to eliminate the barriers that limit women's participation in the maritime sector. According to a statement on…...

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Apapa, Tincan Ports Reforms Affirmed by World Bank Ranking

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (319+ words) Co-founder and Managing Director of the Truck Transit Park Limited, Mr Jama Onwubuariri. The Truck Transit Park Limited, manager of the Electronic Call-up System code-named "t, introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority to facilitate the easy movement of trucks in…...

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punchng. com > aibom-rivers-cps-unite-to-tackle-piracy-kidnapping-cultism

A'Ibom, Rivers CPs unite to tackle piracy, kidnapping, cultism

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (292+ words) The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare and his counterpart in Rivers State CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has held a high-level security engagement aimed at tackling cross border crimes. This was disclosed in a statement…...

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NIMASA unveils portal for seafarers" discharge book processing

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (354+ words) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has launched the Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal, a digital platform designed to streamline the application, verification, processing, and issuance of seafarers" discharge books. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday…...

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punchng. com > fubara-urges-private-sector-to-develop-nigerias-blue-economy

Fubara Urges Private Sector to Develop Nigeria's Blue Econom

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (637+ words) Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has called on the organised private sector to make haste in harnessing the abundant blue economy potentials in the country. Fubara also emphasised partnership between the government and the private sector to unlock the vast…...

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Day of the Seafarer: Honouring unsung heroes of the sea

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (142+ words) Punch Newspapers The observance also presents an opportunity to inspire younger generations to appreciate and possibly embrace careers in maritime professions. Seafaring demands discipline, technical expertise, endurance, and courage. It is a profession that connects nations and sustains economies, yet…...