Adequate funding needed to boost waterways sector –NIWA
The National Inland Waterways Authority has identified infrastructural development and proper funding as ways of making the nation’s inland waterways attractive. The Managing Director and
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Nine migrants drown in US-Mexico border crossing attempt
At least nine migrants drowned and dozens of others were rescued after attempting to cross the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the United States,
FG set to disburse Cabottage Fund to assist indigenous shippers – Minister
The Federal Government is set to disburse the Cabottage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to enable indigenous shipping operators to compete favourably with their foreign counterparts.
NIWA seeks proper funding, infrastructure to maximise opportunities in waterways
The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) says huge opportunities in the nation’s waterways can be maximised if there are infrastructure and proper funding. The Managing
FG threatens terminals failing to collect operating fees
The Federal Government has frowned at terminal operators not complying with the payment of the Practitioners Operating Fees, POF. The Director, Press & Public Relations,
Fed Gov to upgrade Onne Port infrastructure
The Federal Government said yesterday, that it is determined to accelerate investment in Onne Port infrastructure that will lead to thousands of direct and indirect
NIMASA donates medical equipment to Federal Capital Territory hospitals
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated medical equipment to some hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Presenting the items,
APMT hopeful Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line will aid cargo movt
Manager of the APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, has linked the construction of a new standard gauge line to a potential boost of the economy,
Expert task NBS on proper capturing of maritime sector contribution to GDP
A strong appeal has been made to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), to ensure a proper capturing of the activities and contributions of the
Maritime bank takes off in 90 days- Minister
Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has expressed optimism that within the next 90 days, the Ministry would secure a facility for the take off of
