Tag: Ports

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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NIMASA shuts 2 Lagos terminals over security breach

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NIMASA shuts

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba Area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. According to a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the move was part of the agency’s role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria. The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime and port security,…

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Over 250 containers of illicit drugs, narcotics identified across several Nigerian ports

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NSA RibaÉ—u declares war

…As NSA RibaÉ—u declares war on illicit drugs  Over 250 containers of Tramadol and other dangerous substances have been uncovered at Nigerian ports, prompting National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu RibaÉ—u to declare an all-out war on drug trafficking. A multi-agency committee, including ONSA, Customs, NDLEA, NAFDAC, and the Army, has been established to investigate the origins and owners of these substances, confiscate and destroy them, and ensure the safety and security of the nation’s ports and borders. Drug abuse is a key driver of violent crimes and insecurity, posing serious…

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Port rehabilitation delayed, despite $700m loan

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Port rehabilitation2

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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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 Government’s 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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Terminal Seaports operators demand 0.5% stevedoring funds for dockworkers’ training

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Seaports operators

The Terminal Seaports Operators Association of Nigeria, (STOAN), has called for the deployment of the 0.5 percent paid into the Stevedore Fund for the training of dockworkers. Speaking at the just-concluded, Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria in collaboration with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, (MWUN), held in Lagos Chairman of STOAN , Dr. Vicky Hastrrup said that the is need for a befitting training centre of international standard with updated equipment for dockworkers in Nigeria The charge, according to Hastrrup is collected in dollars, by the Nigerian Maritime Administration…

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