Endless job cuts in shipping sub-sector as employers seek cheap labour in Nigeria, Union cries out
An unspecified number of workers (perceived to be in their thousands) have lost their jobs with shipping companies in…
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Marine Environment: NIWA clears water hyacinth in Ikorodu, Epe waterways, moves to Lekki area
NIWA clearing water hyacinth from waterways in Epe, Lagos State.
The waterways within the Lekki area come next for clearing…
COVID-19 Scare: IAPH cancels World Ports Conference 2020
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has canceled the IAPH 2020 World Ports Conference, which was due to be…
MWUN gives 21-day ultimate to shipping coys over poor remuneration of its members
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to shipping companies regarding poor salaries and…
Coronavirus Outbreak: MWUN sensitizes dockworkers, insists on observation of preventive actions
As the world continues to battle against the spread of coronavirus also known as COVID-19, dockworkers in Nigeria’s ports have…
National Assembly supports Deep Blue Project for maritime domain security
The Integrated Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, commonly called the Deep Blue Project, received excellent reviews…
Olu Akinsoji’s thoughts on World Shipping Community commendation of Nigeria’s anti-piracy efforts
Engr. Olu Akinsoji
By Olu Akinsoji
The current published efforts of
the maritime safety agency of the federation…
British Ports seeking funds to fight coronavirus spread
The British ports industry is
requesting further support for port health authorities to prevent coronavirus
spreading and…
World Shipping Community confident in Nigeria’s anti-piracy fight
Dr, Dakuku Peterside, DG NIMASA
Major stakeholders in the
international shipping community have said they are confident of the…
Nigerian ports strategise against COVID-19 spread
Seaports of entry in Nigeria have
been on the alert to ensure vessels calling at the ports are monitored for
cases of the…