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Afenifere, NPA director congratulate Ooni at 50
The Yoruba social-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 50th birthday. The factional leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in a statement on Friday, commended the monarch for preserving culture and tradition of Yoruba people. Signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Adebanjo-led faction, Justice Faloye, […]
NPA appoints Ikechukwu Onyemekara as spokesperson
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has appointed new general managers to support the administration of Abubakar Dantsoho, the authority’s managing director (MD). In a statement on Friday, NPA said Ikechukwu Onyemekara was named the general manager, corporate and strategic communications division. “The appointments which take immediate effect reorganized some Divisions to align with the direction […]
BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Mohammed Bello-Koko as MD of Nigerian Ports Authority
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Also, the president appointed Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the Board of the NPA. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), announced the appointments today. Part of […]
NPA to secure $700 million loan from Citibank to revamp Apapa, Tincan ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is set to receive a $700 million loan from Citibank, which is to be funded by the UK Export Finance (UKEF). The fund is meant to revamp the Apapa and Tincan Island ports in Lagos State. The Managing Director of NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, announced this development on his official X […]
NPA introduces 72-hour access window for export trucks to avert congestion
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it has opened a 72-hour access window for all export trucks to access designated terminals. The NPA made this known in a notice to stakeholders dated April 16, titled ‘Important Update: Revised Access Window for left-Pregated Export Trucks,’ issued by the management of Truck Transit Parks Limited (TTP). According […]
Just In: Tinubu appoints NIMASA, NPA directors
President Bola Tinubu has appointed some executive directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Both agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. For the Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet was appointed Executive Director, Finance and Administration, while Engr. Olalekan […]