Nigeria sets new African Record with relay hurdle win at Common Wealth Games; Gunmen Attack Cubana Chiefpriest In Anambra | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria sets new African Record with relay hurdle win at Common Wealth Games Gunmen Attack Cubana Chiefpriest In Anambra NPA Begins Construction Of 4.5km Access Road To Onne Port ASUU Strike Can’t Stop Us From Conducting Exam When It is Due — JAMB One person dies during fighting at Osun state PDP meeting Across Nigeria’s... Read More

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November 28, 2018

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The Late 5: Eliminate Boko Haram from the surface of the earth – Buhari tasks troops; EFCC warns politicians against using public funds for campaigns | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared that the war against terrorism is “a must win,” and has given marching orders to the troops in the North East to totally eradicate the Boko Haram group. While commending the efforts and sacrifices of the military in safeguarding the... Read More

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December 8, 2017

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NPA writes AGF over its dispute with Intels, seeks clearance to restore contract

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that its disagreement with Intels Nigeria Limited over the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Federal Government is now resolved. Background: NPA and Intels have been engaged in a dispute over revenue sharing structure and payment procedure. Eventually, Intels apologised, stating its readiness to comply with TSA. As... Read More

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October 16, 2017

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After NPA ban, Atiku’s company accused of not paying tax

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has accused the Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) of defaulting in tax payment. This comes one week after the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), terminated its pilotage agreement with the company co-founded by former Vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. “FIRS did not carry out any enforcement on Intels. Our team only pasted a non-compliance sticker... Read More

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October 11, 2017

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FG cancels ports contract with Atiku’s company

The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to terminate the boats pilotage monitoring and supervision agreement it has with Intels Nigeria Limited, a company co-owned by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Intels is also co-owned by Mr. Gabriel Volpi, an Italian national who also has Nigerian citizenship. According to ThisDay, the government... Read More

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June 13, 2017

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8 agencies allowed to operate at the ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has clarified that eight agencies of the Federal Government are allowed to operate and be representated at the ports in the country by virtue of a 2011 presidential directive. A statement signed by Ibrahim Nasiru, a Principal Manager, Public Affairs at the Authority listed the eight agencies as Nigerian Ports... Read More

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May 2, 2017

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NPA MD files N1bn libel suit against Breaking Times

by Dolapo Adelana The managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mrs Hadiza Bala Usman has instituted a N1 billion libel suit against an online medium, The Breaking Times Communication Nig Ltd and its publisher, Prince Henry Nwazuruahu Shield. Usman dragged the medium to a high court of the Federal Capital Territory for publishing a libelous, false,... Read More

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August 28, 2016

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Gimba Kakanda: Dilemma of the Nigerian youth

by Gimba Kakanda These past weeks, I’ve had reason to reflect more on the place of the Nigerian youth in politics and public service. The inspiration for this was the hypocrisy I witnessed all the times our gerontocratic political establishment opened its door for the young join to them. The strangest dilemma is this: the youth... Read More

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August 26, 2016

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Just In: Buhari approves governing boards for NPA and NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the composition of the governing boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director (Press), Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bolaji Adebiyi. Emmanuel Olajide Adesoye is the Chairman... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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NIMASA is as terrible as Kirikiri prison – Amaechi

After more than nine months in office the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to figure out what the Nigeria Maritime and Security Agency (NIMASA) -a prominent agency under him- does. Amaechi stated this when he received the ministerial committee on NIMASA for restructuring and effective performance led by the Director-General of the agency, Dakuku Peterside... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

July 13, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today 1. US says it has no information to provide on Aisha Buhari fraud case The US consulate has declined to provide information on the fraud case that wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, was accused of being a part of. 2. Massive shake-up in Nigerian Prison The... Read More

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May 17, 2016

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‘Had I known better’ | Obasanjo discloses his regret as President

If former President Olusegun Obasanjo has any regret, its the fact that he failed to privatize the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) throughout his eight years in office. Obasanjo stated this on Monday at the opening of a two-day maritime stakeholders’ conference hosted by the Ministry of Transportation and its agencies in Lagos. He called... Read More

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May 9, 2016

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Ships have arrived at Lagos ports with more petrol

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed that Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos are expecting about 28 ships with petroleum products, food items and general goods from May 9 to May 26. The NPA stated that the ships are expected to deliver wheat, bulk sugar, general cargoes, kerosene, diesel and petrol among other products. 8... Read More

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August 19, 2015

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N160bn went missing in NPA in a year – Oshiomhole

The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged N160bn went missing in the Nigerian Ports Authority in a certain year. Oshiomhole revealed that in the said year, NPA remitted N2bn out of a total sum of N162bn it generated. The governor said that those who presided over the affairs of the NPA squandered the N160bn. Oshiomhole... Read More

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August 10, 2015

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‘NNPC, CBN, DPR, others will henceforth maintain a single account’

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered all ministries, agencies and departments of government to stop operating multiple bank accounts for keeping their revenues and incomes. Henceforth, all agencies must maintain a Treasury Single Account, domiciled with the CBN for revenues and other receipts. The directive was communicated to the public on Sunday, by the Senior Special Assistant to... Read More

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April 30, 2015

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GEJ continues sacking spree, appoints Emir of Kano’s cousin as NPA boss

by Kolapo Olapoju Of late, President Goodluck Jonathan has embarked on an unprecedented last minute sacking and appointment of officials of government parastatals. The latest casualty in the President’s sack-spree is Mallam Habib Abdullahi as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority. His appointment was terminated on Wednesday, April 29, and was immediately replaced... Read More

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April 22, 2013

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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Instituting a culture of meritocracy

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu …it is high time we jettisoned the quota system, federal character or political considerations in determining who should occupy certain critical agencies of government. Last Thursday, the Adhoc Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the House of Representatives, submitted its report on the Peoples Public Sessions conducted by the committee... Read More

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December 23, 2012

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Report details corrupt activities of Anenih, Alison-Madueke, others in transportion ministry

Tony Anenih, recently re-appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the board of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, does not have a clean past in managing public funds, a 2009 senate report said. In December 2009, a damning report detailing how Mr. Anenih, a former works minister and then leader of the ruling Peoples Democratic... Read More

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Nigeria sets new African Record with relay hurdle win at Common Wealth Games; Gunmen Attack Cubana Chiefpriest In Anambra | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Late 5: Eliminate Boko Haram from the surface of the earth – Buhari tasks troops; EFCC warns politicians against using public funds for campaigns | Other top stories

NPA writes AGF over its dispute with Intels, seeks clearance to restore contract

After NPA ban, Atiku’s company accused of not paying tax

FG cancels ports contract with Atiku’s company

8 agencies allowed to operate at the ports

NPA MD files N1bn libel suit against Breaking Times

Gimba Kakanda: Dilemma of the Nigerian youth

Just In: Buhari approves governing boards for NPA and NIMASA

NIMASA is as terrible as Kirikiri prison – Amaechi

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

‘Had I known better’ | Obasanjo discloses his regret as President

Ships have arrived at Lagos ports with more petrol

N160bn went missing in NPA in a year – Oshiomhole

‘NNPC, CBN, DPR, others will henceforth maintain a single account’

GEJ continues sacking spree, appoints Emir of Kano’s cousin as NPA boss

Billionaire wars: Oba Otudeko drags Aliko Dangote to court over land ownership

Opinion: Obasanjo’s letter to president Jonathan- an inconvenient truth

Just In: ‘Bode George was wrongly convicted,’ says Supreme Court

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Instituting a culture of meritocracy

Report details corrupt activities of Anenih, Alison-Madueke, others in transportion ministry

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