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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO CVFF DISBURSEMENT – FINANCE MINISTER
The Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). This was the focus of discussions...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY- NIMASA DG Celebrates Women
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola today commended women for their contributions to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry. In his message to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s...
MULTIPLE BARGE EXPLOSIONS POLLUTE FISHING COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE
The series of barge explosions on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Rivers State has caused significant pollution, affecting fishing communities near Cawthorne Channel 1 and Alakiri Kulama. A preliminary report from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety...
NIMASA commits to Strengthen Maritime Business Growth
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made...
Nigeria Seeks to Deepen Maritime Collaboration with The Gambia
The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has expressed Nigeria’s desire to strengthen maritime collaboration with The Gambia to enhance regional security and economic growth. The Minister made this declaration at the Fourth Blue...
NIMASA Enhancing Internal Processes for Optimal Performance as C4i Grants Access to Surveillance Unit
In a strategic move to bolster surveillance and enhance revenue generation, the Surveillance Unit of the Shipping Development Department at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been granted single-user access to the Windward tool of the...
NIMASA EXPLORING AMENDMENTS TO MLC 2006 TO ENHANCE NIGERIAN SEAFARERS’ WELFARE
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is often referred to as the “Seafarers' Bill of Rights”. This much was made public at a three-day Tripartite...
NDLEA CHAIRMAN, MARWA VISITS NIMASA
l Seeks Agency’s inclusion into Deep Blue Project. Mobereola Pledges Partnership to Combat Drug Trafficking The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in...
SERVICOM: NIMASA BAGS AWARD OF EXCELLENT SERVICE DELIVERY
As NIMASA DG, Mobereola Dedicates Award to Staff The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) recently received the SERVICOM Award for excellent service delivery. This recognition highlights NIMASA’s commitment to enhancing service standards,...
OIL SPILL AT SPDC BONNY TERMINAL
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, an oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State. The incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline. SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed...
