Nigeria Anchorage

The Lagos anchorage is busy this morning, September 22, 2026, with 18 vessels waiting to berth at Apapa and Tin Can Island Port Complex (TCIP), according to information from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Marine Operations. The number of vessels at anchorage increased slightly from 15 vessels recorded yesterday, due to weekend import surge and berthing delays at ENL and TICT terminals. Breakdown of Vessels at Lagos Anchorage Today Container Vessels (7): - MV MSC Diana - MSC Line - 4,500 TEU - Waiting for TICT Berth 3 - MV Kota Sejarah - PIL Line - 3,200 TEU - Waiting for Ports & Cargo - MV Grande Lagos - Grimaldi - RoRo + Containers - Waiting for PTML - MV Ocean Grace - Maersk - 5,100 TEU - Waiting for APM Terminals Apapa - MV CMA CGM Laperouse - CMA CGM - 6,000 TEU - Waiting for TICT - MV Ever Dainty - Evergreen - 2,800 TEU - Waiting for Apapa - MV ZIM Atlantic - ZIM Line - 3,500 TEU - Waiting for TICT Bulk Carriers (5) : - MV Desert Hope - Wheat - 45,000 MT - Apapa Bulk Termi...

Nigeria is set to unlock more value from its 853km coastline as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) launches a new initiative to turn youth ideas into profitable maritime businesses. The initiative, called the *NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP)*, is designed to support young Nigerians with innovative solutions for the maritime and blue economy sector . The programme was launched in partnership with " Opolo Global Innovation Limited " Why This Programme Matters Despite having one of the largest coastlines in Africa, major seaports, and huge marine resources, Nigeria currently captures less than 3% of the economic value generated from vessels and activities passing through its waters. NIMASA says this accelerator will help close that gap by developing homegrown solutions that reduce costs, improve port efficiency, and create new businesses for Nigerians. Speaking on the initiative, NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola , d...

Are you a student in a Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education? Do you have a passion for writing and the maritime industry? This is your chance to win big. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has officially announced its * 2026 World Maritime Day Essay Competition * for students of all Nigerian tertiary institutions. This year's competition is aimed at encouraging young Nigerians to contribute innovative ideas that will shape the future of Nigeria's blue economy and maritime sector. What You Stand To Win According to NIMASA, winners of the essay competition will receive: - Educational Grants / Scholarships - Laptops and other ICT equipment - Plaques and Certificates of Excellence - Nationwide visibility for your essay on NIMASA platforms This is more than a competition - it is an opportunity to be seen by key players in Nigeria's maritime industry. Who Can Apply? The competition is open to all students of Nigerian tertiary inst...

  NPA, NIMASA, Customs, NIWA, Others Put Under Spotlight Group Wants Full Disclosure Of Revenue, Contracts, Loans, Assets, Spending ABUJA — The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has demanded a comprehensive financial audit of Nigeria’s maritime and trade-facilitation agencies, insisting that every naira collected, spent, borrowed or remitted must be traceable and open to public scrutiny. The organisation warned that the absence of easily accessible financial information across the maritime sector was weakening accountability, undermining investor confidence and frustrating efforts to make Nigeria’s business environment more transparent. In a hard-hitting white paper signed by its Head of Research, Eugene Nweke , SEREC called for an overhaul of financial disclosure practices covering major agencies including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), National Inland...

 

 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ’s proposal to reintroduce what he describes as a “ targeted subsidy ” on petrol has triggered a fresh debate over the future of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector , with the Presidency questioning the sustainability of the proposal and Atiku’s camp defending it as a measure to ease the burden of rising living costs. The controversy has also exposed differences in the explanations offered by members of Atiku’s political team over how such a subsidy would operate, raising questions about the precise economic framework behind the proposal. Atiku recently said that, if elected president, he would restore a targeted subsidy on petrol as part of measures to restore purchasing power and reduce pressure on households and businesses. Atiku Abubakar,Former Vice president of Nigeria and ADC presidential candidate. I will restore targeted subsidy and put purchasing power back in the hands of Nigerians,” he said, insisting that his position had not ch...

The Jigawa State Government has commenced the distribution of educational support materials to female students in post-basic schools as part of efforts to improve girls’ school attendance, retention and learning outcomes. Governor Namadi doing the flags off in Dustse jigawa capital  Governor Malam Umar Namadi, who flagged off the distribution in Jahun on Friday, said the state would continue to prioritise investment in girl-child education as a key component of its development agenda. The intervention comprises 48,300 school uniforms, 15,000 school bags, 40,000 sanitary pads, 4,000 sets of writing materials and 40,000 exercise books, aimed at reducing the financial burden of schooling on families and helping girls remain in school. Namadi said education remained central to his administration’s vision of building a healthier, more productive and prosperous society. “Our administration therefore sees investment in education not as expenditure, but as the most strategic investment in ...

The 3rd Lake Chad Basin Summer School has concluded in Maiduguri, Borno State, with participants calling for stronger interdisciplinary approaches to water governance , climate adaptation and environmental justice across the Lake Chad region. Students post for photography  The five-day programme, themed “ Gender and Environmental Justice in Water Politics of the Lake Chad Basin ,” was held under the broader theme, “Aral Sea Basin and Lake Chad Basin: Interdisciplinary Knowledge for Sustainable River Basin Governance Amidst Climate Change.” Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by IHE Delft , the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Intercommunity Development Social Organisation ( IDS Nigeria ), the programme brought together MSc and PhD students as well as junior researchers from universities and research institutions across the Lake Chad Basin.   Participants were exposed to lectures, panel discussions and practical field visits designed to deepen th...

  Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state  Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed ,has congratulated the newly elected Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Councils in the state,following the successful conclusion of the local government council elections and the subsequent announcement of the results by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC). Governor Bala Mohammed described the elections as successful,peaceful and credible, commending BASIEC, security agencies, political parties, election officials , elections observers , Media and other stakeholders for their contributions towards the smooth conduct of the exercise. The Governor particularly commended the people of Bauchi State for their peaceful and orderly participation in the elections,noting that the electorate had once again demonstrated their commitment to democracy by freely exercising their constitutional right to elect candidates of their choice. He congratulated the newly elected Chair...

 Institutions, like great buildings, are often remembered for their visible heights, but their true strength lies in the foundations buried beneath them. The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), is today a growing institution whose structures, programmes and expanding academic footprint command attention. Yet, behind the walls, laboratories, lecture theatres and administrative offices lies a story of beginnings—a story in which the name of the pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Innocent Ujah, mni, OON , is inseparably woven into the institution's formative years. Professor Innocent Ujah, mni, OON,  Vice Chancellor  Every great institution has a beginning. Some begin with magnificent buildings; others begin with magnificent dreams. FUHSO began with both—but the road to that dream was, quite literally, a difficult road. From an Unmotorable Road to an Institutional Gateway In the early days, the major road leading to the Benue South Youth Centre, which subs...

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule , on Monday inaugurated a nine-member Security Advisory Committee to strengthen intelligence gathering, public order and the state’s response to security challenges. The committee is chaired by retired Major General Iliyasu Isah Abbah , with other members drawn largely from retired senior military, police and security personnel. Members of the committee been inaugurated in Liafia   Those inaugurated alongside the chairman are retired Air Vice Marshal Bmibmitawuza David Solomon; retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Ali Ari Doma ; retired Brigadier-General Jafaru Agbashi Ebu; retired Commissioner of Police Isa Usman Baba; retired Wing Commander Umar Mohammed Awe; retired Wing Commander Mukhtar Usman; and retired Chief Superintendent of Police Adamu Tanko Umar. Members of the committee post for photography  The Permanent Secretary, Security and Sundry Matters, Iliya Sunday (JP), will serve as secretary to the committee. The...

AYINGBA, Kogi State — Peter Obi ,NDC Presidential Candidate has donated ₦10 million to the Grimard College of Nursing Sciences , Ayingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, for the establishment of a Skills Laboratory Centre . The donation, made during a visit to the institution on Saturday, August 15, is part of Mr peter Obi ’s continued support for nursing education and healthcare development . Mr Peter Obi post with students of College. A few years ago, the college faced the threat of losing its accreditation over the lack of a bus for students’ clinical placements . Following Mr Peter Obi’s intervention and the subsequent provision of a school bus, the institution retained its accreditation and continued training nurses and other healthcare professionals. Speaking during the visit, Obi urged the management and staff to sustain their commitment to excellence and encouraged students to remain dedicated to their studies. He said nursing offers broad career opportunities...

  As the Federal Government moves to rebuild five major coastal ports, the exclusion of Baro Inland Port raises a bigger question about whether Nigeria’s maritime strategy can connect the coast to the hinterland By Okwo Romeon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s approval of a $1 billion reconstruction programme for five major Nigerian ports has been hailed as a potentially transformative investment in the country’s maritime economy. Apapa, Tin Can Island, Calabar, Warri and Port Harcourt are at the centre of the initiative, reflecting the government’s determination to modernise critical gateways for international trade and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional maritime hub. But beneath the optimism surrounding the investment lies an uncomfortable question: what happens to Nigeria’s inland ports, particularly Baro Inland Port in Niger State ? For stakeholders across the North-Central region, the omission of Baro is more than an infrastructure decision. It has become a test of whe...