Current nigeria maritime news

Here are some current maritime news from Nigeria:

  1. NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Collaborate to Combat Piracy: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fight against piracy and other maritime crimes in the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Apapa Gridlock: Maritime Operators Seek FG's Intervention: Maritime operators in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the Apapa gridlock, which has been causing delays and increasing costs for importers and exporters. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigeria's Maritime Sector Records 12% Growth in 2020: The Nigerian maritime sector recorded a 12% growth in 2020, with the country's ports handling a total of 143.5 million metric tons of cargo. (Source: This Day Live)
  4. FG Approves N1.5bn for Lagos Port Expansion: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the expansion of the Lagos Port Complex, which is expected to increase the port's capacity and reduce congestion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. NIMASA, IMO Collaborate on Maritime Security: NIMASA and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have signed a MoU to collaborate on maritime security and safety in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)
  6. Nigeria's Shipowners Seek Govt's Support to Boost Industry: Nigerian shipowners have called on the government to provide support to the industry, including the provision of funding and infrastructure development. (Source: The Guardian)
  7. Apapa Port Congestion: Shippers, Truckers Seek Solution: Shippers and truckers in Nigeria have called for a solution to the congestion at the Apapa Port, which has been causing delays and increasing costs for importers and exporters. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  8. Nigeria's Maritime Sector to Create 1.5 Million Jobs by 2025: The Nigerian maritime sector is expected to create 1.5 million jobs by 2025, according to the Nigerian Shippers' Council. (Source: BusinessDay)
  9. FG to Establish Maritime University in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a maritime university in Nigeria, which will provide training and education for maritime professionals. (Source: Premium Times)
  10. NIMASA, Nigerian Navy to Collaborate on Search and Rescue Operations: NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy have signed a MoU to collaborate on search and rescue operations in the country's waters. (Source: The Nation)

These are some of the current maritime news from Nigeria.