Maritime – Shipping World News Magazine

Apr302026 by adminNo Comments

NIMASA’s Director of Administration and Human Resources bags Fellowship of NIPR

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The Director of Administration and Human Resources of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mrs. Moji A. Jimoh has been formally inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The induction which took place during the Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) dubbed Croc City 2026 in Kaduna under the theme “Food Security: From Public Policy to Public Plate” also featured high level discussions on overcoming hunger in Africa amongst other issues. The Professional Fellowship of the institute was awarded to Moji Jimoh and 15 others by the President and Chairman of Council of the NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku in a colourful event that held at the new banquet hall of the Kaduna State Government House where the 5-day conference took place. A Fel...

Apr302026 by adminNo Comments

Maritime Desk Proposal Emerges At UN-POLAC As Shittu Pushes Peace Agenda

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A proposal to establish a dedicated Maritime Desk within the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC) has emerged as a major highlight of the 2026 International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace celebration, with newly conferred International Peace Advocate, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, JP, signaling plans to deploy the platform to address critical issues in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Shittu, a former National President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), unveiled the initiative shortly after his conferment, describing the proposed Maritime Desk as a strategic intervention that could deepen dialogue, foster conflict resolution and strengthen industrial harmony across the maritime value chain. Speaking at the event, Shittu said the...

Apr242026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Remarks by Elder Asu Beks,Pioneer President of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria ,MARAN, at a Civic Reception held in Honour of Past Presidents.

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Protocol . Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is most gratifying to stand before you today to be honoured by this great body as pioneer President of MARAN. This clarity has become imperative because it is on record that i succeeded my brother and friend, Pastor Alban Opara ,who was the founding caretaker Chairman ,who ran the body briefly at a time we had no constitution. May the soul of Late Ubon Akpan, who headed the constitution drafting committee, that saw my emergence as the first democratically elected President , rest in peace . I cannot thank the organisers of this event enough for their foresight and goodwill in putting together such a brilliant idea. There is no gainsaying the fact that the 1999 constitution as ammended recognises the unique role of the media as the 4th es...

Mar122026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Asu Beks Urges FG To Concession NIMASA N50bn Floating Dockyard To Tantita* _…veteran journalist decries national waste

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The Chief Executive Officer of Maritime Media Limited and Convener of the Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA), Elder Asu Beks, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concession the abandoned floating dockyard owned by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), describing the asset as a “national embarrassment” after more than a decade of neglect. Speaking during a live interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Asu Beks said the floating dock, valued at about N50 billion, was originally planned to be deployed at Okerenkoko in Delta State to support training activities at the Nigerian Maritime University. According to him, the asset has remained largely unused since its acquisition in 2016, moving between different facilities including the Naval Dockyard Limited, ...

Feb122026 by adminNo Comments

Breaking: President Goodluck Jonathan confirms attendance at IDSIF

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President Goodluck Jonathan has confirmed attendance as Father of the Day at the 1st International Deep Seaport Investment Forum holding on March 30, 2026 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

Jan112026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MIMA AWARDS,2026: Lokpobiri emerges as Niger Delta’s Most Influential Personality.

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Nigeria's Oil Minister, Sen Heineken Lokpobori, has won the coveted " Most Influential Niger Delta Personality" Award in the 2026 edition of the Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA. A statement issued in Lagos over the weekend by Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, revealed that Lokpobiri polled 42.1 per cent votes cast to beat his closest rivals, Amb. Godknows Igali, Chairman of PANDEF (33.9) per cent, and Dr Dennis Otuaro, Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme(24) per cent. Sen Lokpobiri succeeds Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo who was winner in the same category in the previous edition. The Maritime Industry Merit Award, which enters its 27th Edition this year is aimed at rewarding excellence in Nigeria's maritime sector. Born on March ...

Jan22026 by adminNo Comments

MIMA AWARDS: CG Customs , Wale Adeniyi floor Oyebamiji, Abubakar Dantsoho to emerge Most Maritime Media Friendly CEO.

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Organisers of the annual Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA,has unveiled the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Adewale Adeniyi as the Most Maritime Media-friendly CEO. In a voting process spanning 60 days, Dr Adeniyi garnared 41.8% of the votes, against Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, who secured 33%, while Mr Bola Oyebamiji, immediate past helmsman of NIWA, came third with 25.2% of the total votes cast. In other categories, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, made a clean sweep, winning the MARITIME MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and BEST IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. In other categories, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola, was voted the MOST ...

Jan22026 by adminNo Comments

Winners of 2026 Maritime Industry Merit Awards unveiled

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Maritime Media Ltd, Publishers of Shipping World Magazine and Organizers of the Annual Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA, are pleased to announce winners for the 2026 edition at the end of a 60 Day Voting process which ended at midnight on Dec 31, 2025. Below are the Winners: 1 .LIFETIME MARITIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD : Dr Taiwo Afolabi ( Chairman Sifax Group) 2. MARITIME MAN OF THE YEAR: Dr Taiwo Afolabi ( Chairman Sifax Group) 3. MOST IMPACFUL MARITIME CEO.: Dr Dayo Mobereola ( DG, NIMASA). 4. MASTER MARINER OF THE YEAR : ( Capt Sunday Umoren)5. MARITIME ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR: Dr Olisa Agbakoba,SAN.. 6. MARINE ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Engr. Sylvanus Eferebo. 7. CUSTOMS BROKER OF THE YEAR : ( i) Sir Emenike Nwokeoji 8. FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR : Chief ...

Dec292025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MR PRESIDENT, PLEASE SIGN THE NIGERIAN SHIPPING AND PORTS ECONOMIC REGULATORY AGENCY( NPERA) BILL NOW: AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR.

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Mr President, on behalf of the Maritime Elders Forum and the entire maritime stakeholders, I respectfully send you season's greetings. There is no doubt, Mr President, that 2025 has been one of the most turbulent and challenging years in the history of our nation. From the wave of insecurity, which you have tackled squarely, to the far-reaching economic reforms that have translated to the tax reform bills, are all pointers to the fact that you are taking the challenges head-on. Mr President, your modest achievements in the Oil and Gas sector are also there for all to see. From the bold decision to abolish fuel subsidy to the increase in daily production levels to an average of 1.8m bpd, from about 1mbpd daily output as at May 2023, and the complete disappearance of fuel queues, it is certa...

Dec292025 by adminNo Comments

Historic Milestones of Nigerian Ports in 2025

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From Congestion to Global Influence: Inside NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector.Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira, reducing the stra...