Tag: NPA

‘Nigerians not taking advantage of Lekki Deep Sea Port’ – NPA

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NPA on Lekki Deep Sea Port

Three years after the commencement of full operations at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), has said Nigerians are yet to fully leverage the opportunities offered by the multi-billion-dollar facility. The NPA’s Port Manager, Anda Emmanuel, stated this during a tour of the port organised by the Embassy of China in Nigeria. Describing the facility as “the best thing to have happened to Nigeria in recent times,” he expressed concern that patronage has not met expectations despite its world-class infrastructure. He said: “This is the best…

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Empty container scandal hits Lagos Port, as Customs agent accuses Maersk, Unity Terminal of theft, racketeering

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Scandal hits Lagos Port,

A fresh scandal has erupted in Nigeria’s maritime sector over alleged theft and diversion of empty containers at Unity Bonded Terminal, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos – an off-dock facility that handles returns on behalf of shipping giant, Maersk Nigeria Ltd. The controversy, now before the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, the House Committee on Shipping, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, was triggered by a petition filed by a licensed customs agent, Ben Nwaudo, of Prime Agencies Nigeria Limited. In the petition dated October 28, 2025, and…

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NPA births first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel

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NPA births

In a development that signposts readiness to maximise the gains derivable from the African Continental Free-Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), on July 2nd berthed the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel. The container vessel with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number 9508770, named: ‘MV Ocean Dragon and owned by Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited, has a capacity of 349 Twenty-Foot-Equivalent Units, (TEUs). According to a statement issued by NPA on Friday, the vessel boosts a concerted investment drive geared towards reaping the cost and time-saving benefits of short-sea shipping…

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Alleged flagrant disregard of federal character: Senate probes NNPCL, NUPRC, NPA others 

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Senate probes NNPCL

The 10th Senate has opened  investigative hearings into the alleged abuse and ineffective implementation of the federal character principle by key government agencies, marking a renewed push for equity in public recruitment and infrastructure distribution. The hearings, which is taking place at the Equal Opportunities Hearing Room 211 in the Senate Building at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, are being led by the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh (Rivers-East). This move follows a Motion raised in March by Senator Osita Ngwu…

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Nigerians to pay more for goods, as FG increases ports tariff by 15%

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FG increases ports tariff

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has announced a 15% upward review of its port charges, citing the need for competitiveness and infrastructural development. Its Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Ɗantsoho, made this disclosure during a maritime stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Thursday. According to him, this adjustment, the first in 32 years, aims to address significant infrastructure deficits and improve port competitiveness. He said the increased revenue will be used for modernising port facilities, acquiring new equipment, and enhancing ICT systems. The NPA boss highlighted that…

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Port rehabilitation delayed, despite $700m loan

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Despite securing a $700 million loan for the rehabilitation of Lagos’ Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports, the Federal Government has yet to start work on these vital projects. Recall that in April, it was reported that the NPA secured a $700m loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos. It had announced plans for reconstruction with the loan funded by UK Export Finance, an export credit agency. Announcing this in a statement, the NPA had said it also opened discussions with another funding…

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Proposed Nigeria Coast Guard: Expert warns of risks ahead

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Expert warns on Coast Guard

A maritime safety expert has cautioned against the proposed Nigeria Coast Guard Bill currently before the 10th National Assembly, warning of potential conflicts and overlap of functions with existing agencies. An expert in maritime safety, who did not want his name in print, has warned of the dire consequences should the  National Assembly pass the Nigeria Coast Guard Bill into law. Recall that the Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly,  seeks to establish a military service, which is a branch of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to ensure…

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NRS Act: ‘Collapse looms, if maritime, aviation agencies lose revenue functions’ Stakeholders

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Maritime, aviation agencies

The collapse of the aviation and maritime sectors loom, as President Bola Tinubu planned to strip key regulatory agencies of their revenue collection functions, thereby, threatening their operations. Although many have expressed reserve over the proposed renaming of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) by President Bola Tinubu, on the excuse that they do not have enough facts to opinionated on the matter, a few others who spoke with newsmen on the development said the move could have several implications for fiscal matters in Nigeria, particularly concerning tax administration and…

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Tinubu moves to stop Customs, NPA, others from revenue collection

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President Bola Tinubu may bar revenue-generating agencies from collecting revenues on behalf of the Federal Government, as he plans to introduce a single agency Nigeria Revenue Service to handle the task. This came as the Federal Government instituted a comprehensive set of fresh tax reforms aimed at significantly boosting revenue collection. The reforms, designed to enhance the efficiency of collecting direct taxes, along with various levies that are imposed on behalf of the government, will bar the Nigerian Customs Service, Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), and 60 other revenue…

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NPA commences coordination of crude oil sale to ?angote Refinery in Naira

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NPA ?angote Refinery

Sets up one-stop-shop The Nigerian Port Authority, (NPA), has announced the commencement of the sale of crude oil and petroleum products to ?angote Refinery in Naira, and setting-up of a one-stop-shop to enhance smooth sales. This was disclosed on NPA’s X handle, where the Managing Director of the Authority, Abubakar ?antsoho, was quoted saying the implementation of the Federal Governments directive for the NPA to coordinate service provision from all regulatory, security, and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the initiative to sell crude oil and petroleum products to…

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