Lagos, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged to intensify its crackdown on offshore waste pollution, warning operators and stakeholders in the maritime sector against practices that endanger marine life and threaten Nigeria’s compliance with international environmental standards. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Tuesday,
Lagos, Nigeria – August 21, 2025 The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 243 staff members, including the elevation of nine Deputy Directors to the rank of Director. The announcement was contained in an official statement released on Sunday by the Head of Public Relations,
Ijegun-Egba, Lagos — July 18, 2025The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sealed off ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, two major petroleum products depots located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, citing serious violations of maritime and national security regulations. According to a statement released by NIMASA, the decision followed a comprehensive audit and
ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially launched a digital Port Community System developed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in a landmark move to modernize Nigeria’s maritime operations and enhance global competitiveness. The unveiling ceremony, held at NIMASA Headquarters, marked a significant
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to creating a productive work environment that fosters continuous capacity development and professional excellence. Speaking during a strategic staff retreat, Mobereola highlighted the agency’s ambitious vision to become the leading maritime administration in Africa, stating that
The long-anticipated disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) appears imminent, as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that beneficiaries of the fund will enjoy a single-digit interest rate, coupled with flexible loan conditions aimed at boosting the growth of indigenous shipping operators. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement forum held
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the maritime sector through comprehensive digital reforms aimed at improving regulatory governance, fostering shipping development, and optimizing revenue collection. In a recent statement, NIMASA highlighted its ongoing efforts to modernize the agency’s operations and ensure greater efficiency in managing Nigeria’s maritime
