NIMASA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:15:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NIMASA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NIMASA Promotes Private Investment to Strengthen Marine Economy https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-promotes-private-investment-to-strengthen-marine-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-promotes-private-investment-to-strengthen-marine-economy/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:45:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467629 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intensified efforts to attract private sector participation as part of a broader strategy to boost the country’s marine and blue economy. The agency, in line with the federal government’s vision of diversifying revenue sources and strengthening non-oil sectors, has outlined new initiatives to unlock investment opportunities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-promotes-private-investment-to-strengthen-marine-economy/feed/ 0 Maritime Labour e-platform meets global standards, says NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:04:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471970 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has stated that its newly introduced Maritime Labour e-platform has been assessed to operate at a level that meets global standards for maritime labour administration, worker documentation, and regulatory oversight. The agency said the platform represents a major step in its efforts to digitalise critical processes, strengthen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/feed/ 0 NIMASA Restructures Management to Enhance Operational Efficiency https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-restructures-management-to-enhance-operational-efficiency/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-restructures-management-to-enhance-operational-efficiency/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:57:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469733 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a major management reshuffle as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional efficiency, improve service delivery, and align the agency with international maritime standards.The restructuring, which affects several key directorates and departments, is aimed at repositioning NIMASA to better fulfil its statutory responsibilities of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-restructures-management-to-enhance-operational-efficiency/feed/ 0 Maritime Stakeholders Lament Nigeria’s Inability to Build Ships Locally https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:21:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468383 Maritime industry stakeholders have expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent inability to develop a functional shipbuilding and ship repair sector despite its vast coastline, growing trade volume, and maritime potential. The stakeholders argued that the nation’s overreliance on foreign-built vessels and maintenance facilities is a major economic setback that continues to cost the country billions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/feed/ 0 NIMASA Honored with SERVICOM Award for Excellence https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-honored-with-servicom-award-for-excellence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-honored-with-servicom-award-for-excellence/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:08:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399378 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been recognized with the prestigious SERVICOM Award for its commitment to exceptional service delivery. The award acknowledges NIMASA’s efforts in enhancing operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to the principles of transparency and accountability in the maritime sector. At the award ceremony, SERVICOM officials lauded NIMASA [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-honored-with-servicom-award-for-excellence/feed/ 0 Poor regulations affecting shipping industry, say operators https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-regulations-affecting-shipping-industry-say-operators/ https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-regulations-affecting-shipping-industry-say-operators/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391786 Shipping operators in Nigeria have raised concerns about the negative impact of poor regulations on the country’s maritime sector, warning that the current regulatory framework is stifling growth and hampering the industry’s ability to compete globally. According to key stakeholders, inadequate and inconsistent policies, high operational costs, and a lack of government support have placed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-regulations-affecting-shipping-industry-say-operators/feed/ 0 NIMASA: Tasks and Expectations from Mobereola https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 21:07:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378171 The trajectory of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has always been in the news for negative reasons. For instance, among its past Directors-General, we have those who have faced corruption charges in the law courts. But the new helmsman, Anthony Ekundayo Mobereola, has a high reputation for integrity, performance, and delivery on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for NPA and NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-appoints-executive-directors-for-npa-and-nimasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-appoints-executive-directors-for-npa-and-nimasa/#respond Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366467 President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of executive directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), both agencies falling under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. At the Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet has been appointed as Executive Director of Finance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-appoints-executive-directors-for-npa-and-nimasa/feed/ 0 Sunken boat subject of litigation, under EFCC custody – NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:38:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322789 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the NIMASA-Barugu boat which sank on Saturday was the subject of litigation under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Edward Osagie, Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos.Infostride reports that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/feed/ 0 NIMASA set to forestall maritime threats, stowaways https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-set-to-forestall-maritime-threats-stowaways/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-set-to-forestall-maritime-threats-stowaways/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312483 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled new measures to check security threats in the Nigerian maritime domain and deter persons who may seek illegal means of entry into the country as stowaways. Under the new procedures, all ship captains are to submit the Security-Related Pre-Arrival Information (SRPA) forms to the agency [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-set-to-forestall-maritime-threats-stowaways/feed/ 0 In 2019, NIMASA remitted N16 billon revenue https://www.theinfostride.com/in-2019-nimasa-remitted-n16-billon-revenue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/in-2019-nimasa-remitted-n16-billon-revenue/#respond Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:42:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307300 The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hon. Dakuku Peterside, on Tuesday, disclosed that the total sum of N16 billion has so far been remitted into the Consolidated Revenue Fund in 2019. He added that the agency also released N2.5 billion to the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. “As of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/in-2019-nimasa-remitted-n16-billon-revenue/feed/ 0 Alleged N8.5bn Fraud: EFCC Presents Sixth Witness, Tenders More Evidence Against Akpobolokemi https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-n8-5bn-fraud-efcc-presents-sixth-witness-tenders-more-evidence-against-akpobolokemi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-n8-5bn-fraud-efcc-presents-sixth-witness-tenders-more-evidence-against-akpobolokemi/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:35:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300647 The trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and three others for an alleged N8.5billion fraud before Justice Ayokunle Faaji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos continued on July 12, 2021, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its sixth witness. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-n8-5bn-fraud-efcc-presents-sixth-witness-tenders-more-evidence-against-akpobolokemi/feed/ 0 NIMASA introduces new certificates of ship registration https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-introduces-new-certificates-of-ship-registration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-introduces-new-certificates-of-ship-registration/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:21:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299603 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has begun the issuance of new certificates of ship registration. The agency is at the same time phasing out old permits. Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General of NIMASA, disclosed on Sunday in Lagos in a statement signed by NIMASA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Edward Osagie. Jamoh [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-introduces-new-certificates-of-ship-registration/feed/ 0 2023 Presidency: APC Should Keep To Agreement, Shift Power To South — Governor Zulum https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-apc-should-keep-to-agreement-shift-power-to-south-governor-zulum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-apc-should-keep-to-agreement-shift-power-to-south-governor-zulum/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288448 The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has lent his voice to the call for power to shift to the South in 2023. The Governor spoke at the presentation of a book by Dakuku Perterside, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Thursday. According to him, with the situation of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-apc-should-keep-to-agreement-shift-power-to-south-governor-zulum/feed/ 0 Aftermath Of Supreme Court Judgement: Amaechi Revalidates APC Membership https://www.theinfostride.com/aftermath-of-supreme-court-judgement-amaechi-revalidates-apc-membership/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aftermath-of-supreme-court-judgement-amaechi-revalidates-apc-membership/#respond Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286804 The Minister of Transportation and Leader of the All Progressives Congress in the South-South, Rotimi Amaechi has revalidated his membership of the APC. Amaechi revalidated his membership of the party alongside his wife, Judith, at Ubima Community, Unit 14, Ward 8 in Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State. The Minister’s revalidation exercise comes days after the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aftermath-of-supreme-court-judgement-amaechi-revalidates-apc-membership/feed/ 0 The Futility of Dakuku’s Appointment – a Treatise by Governor Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/the-futility-of-dakukus-appointment-a-treatise-by-governor-wike/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:49:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177841 We have read the above titled piece endorsed on behalf of Governor Nyesom Wike by his aide on Electronic Media one Simeon Nwakaudu. Our first reaction was to ignore the poorly written and misleading treatise but on a second thought, the need to put the records straight made this response imperative. First, it is common [...]

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]]> Is Amaechi’s 8 Years a Waste? Insider’s Assessment of Security Situation under Amaechi and Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/is-amaechis-8-years-a-waste-insiders-assessment-of-security-situation-under-amaechi-and-wike/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:52:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159536 It was Dr Dakuku Adol Peterside, Director-General of NIMASA, former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on (Downstream) Petroleum and 2015 All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State who stated in an article titled ‘How to tackle insecurity in Nigeria’: “Security, law and order are the major preoccupation of any government. Once a government gets this priority [...]

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]]> NIMASA supports FG’s Establishment of Maritime University in Delta State https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-supports-fgs-establishment-of-maritime-university-in-delta-state/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:05:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156368 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the agency’s attention has been drawn to speculations in a section of the media and a Press Statement from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to the effect that the Agency is opposed to the establishment of the Maritime University at Okerenkoko, in Warri South West Local [...]

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]]> Peterside Appeals to Shell Not to Relocate Headquarters from Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/peterside-appeals-to-shell-not-to-relocate-headquarters-from-rivers-state/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:41:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155036 The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has appealed to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) not to relocate its corporate headquarters from Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. Peterside’s appeal comes as the Rivers State Government on Wednesday, through its Attorney-General, Mr. Emmanuel C. Aguma petitioned the Senate over the [...]

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]]> Rivers APC Responds to Obuah, says Amaechi, Peterside already delivering on Their Mandates https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-responds-to-obuah-says-amaechi-peterside-already-delivering-on-their-mandates/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:53:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154675 The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has frowned at the statement by Felix Obuah – Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, saying that the statement graphically depicts PDP warped understanding of dividend of democracy and good governance. According to the APC, “For Rivers PDP, dividend of democracy is looting and sharing the [...]

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]]> Rivers APC hails Dakuku Peterside on his 46th Birthday Anniversary https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-hails-dakuku-peterside-on-his-46th-birthday-anniversary/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:00:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152850 The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Administration (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside on his 46th Birthday anniversary. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the APC State Chairman, Chief (Dr) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya extolled his lofty qualities by tracing the historic political ascendancy of [...]

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]]> Dakuku Peterside at 46: Resolute Revolutionary and Visionary Democrat https://www.theinfostride.com/dakuku-peterside-at-46-resolute-revolutionary-and-visionary-democrat/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:00:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152694 “I wish to say without fear of contradiction that Peterside is a symbol of unity, a visionary, egalitarian and, most importantly, a great patriot whose love for Rivers State and her people is infectious. Here is a man who is reputed as a charismatic and disciplined leader; creative and hard-working, a broad-minded fellow with strategic [...]

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]]> Rtd General Boroh makes a case for Repentant Militants https://www.theinfostride.com/rtd-general-boroh-makes-a-case-for-repentant-militants/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:19:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151443 …Tasks NIMASA on engagement of 1325 skilled Ex Agitators. The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd) has stepped up his resolve to finding a lasting solution to the restiveness in the Niger Delta region. Focusing on the Training, Engagement and [...]

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]]> Allegation: Did Amaechi, Peterside paid SaharaReporters $350,000 to blackmail Wike? https://www.theinfostride.com/allegation-did-amaechi-peterside-paid-saharareporters-350000-to-blackmail-wike/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:58:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151437 Could this be true? Could this be another inter-party propaganda? This piece was received from one of our sources. Read through and share your views on it. Omoyele Sowore, Ondo State born publisher of SaharaReporters, an online platform that is notorious for blackmailing top public officials, especially those sympathetic to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) [...]

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]]> Governor Wike Needs To Be Put Under Control, Says Rivers APC https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-wike-needs-to-put-under-control-says-rivers-apc/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:05:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150307 …Says the law of Karma is now after him The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has recommended immediate attention for the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, saying that his behavior and utterances these days do not present him as a person who is still in full control of himself. The party said in [...]

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]]> Dakuku Peterside Congratulates Ondo Governor-Elect, Rotimi Akeredolu https://www.theinfostride.com/dakuku-peterside-congratulates-ondo-governor-elect-rotimi-akeredolu/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:59:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149449 The Rivers governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Dr Dakuku Peterside has congratulated Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN of the APC for winning the Ondo State governorship election. Chief Akeredolu defeated the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alliance for Democracy (AD), Social Democratic Party (SDP), among others in [...]

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]]> Connected Vision: Building Blocks for a New Nigeria by Dakuku Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/connected-vision-building-blocks-for-a-new-nigeria-by-dakuku-peterside/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:42:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149273 A Lecture Presented At The University Of Nigeria By Dakuku Adol Peterside, Ph.D Introduction I am most grateful to the Department of Management and the authority of this great university for their kindness to invite me to deliver this lecture, even when I am not privileged to be “a Lion”. Returning to the university campus [...]

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]]> NIMASA DG Dakuku Peterside to Deliver UNN Distinguished Persons Annual Lecture https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-dg-dakuku-peterside-to-deliver-unn-distinguished-persons-annual-lecture/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:31:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148995 The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside is to deliver this year’s University of Nigeria (UNN) Distinguished Persons Annual Lecture of the Faculty of Management. According to a statement from the University, the lecture is an annual academic event that provides an opportunity for outstanding persons in government [...]

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]]> Witness Discloses How Gen Atewe Disbursed N8.5Bn NIMASA Cash https://www.theinfostride.com/witness-discloses-how-gen-atewe-disbursed-n8-5bn-nimasa-cash/ Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:56:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146142 A witness in the trial of Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi, Major General Emmanuel Atewe, Kime Egozi and one Josephine Otuoga on 19th October, 2016 told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how Major General  Atewe, former Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, disbursed over N8.5bn from the account of the Joint [...]

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]]> I Know Nothing About Niger Delta Avengers – Akpobolokemi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-know-nothing-about-niger-delta-avengers-akpobolokemi/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:00:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139432 The former Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration Agency (NIMASA),.Patrick Akpobolokemi, has denied having anything to do with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). Akpobolokemi was named as one of the prominent sponsors of the militant group by a break-away faction, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDSA). The former NIMASA DG said the accusation is malicious, adding [...]

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]]> NIMASA Is Not Recruiting – Dakuku Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-is-not-recruiting-dakuku-peterside/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134848 The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has said that the agency is not recruiting and advised members of the public not to be deceived by fraudsters. This is contained in a statement by the Head, Corporate Communication of NIMASA, Hajia Lami Tumaka, on Saturday in Lagos, a copy of [...]

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]]> EFCC Arraigns Army General, Others Over N8.5bn NIMASA Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-army-general-others-over-n8-5bn-nimasa-fraud/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:14:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129844 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, June 3, arraigned a former Commander of Guards Brigade and erstwhile Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, OPERATION PULO SHIELD, Major General Emmanuel Atewe before Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and money [...]

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]]> Bureau de Change Operator Disclosed How He Collected 102m for NIMASA Executives https://www.theinfostride.com/bureau-de-change-operator-disclosed-how-he-collected-102m-for-nimasa-executives/ Tue, 24 May 2016 21:26:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129346 The witness Kolomi Mohammed, a Bureau de Change operator, made the disclosure when he was asked to explain the financial transactions which occurred on August 5, 2014 and January 21 and 22, 2015 between his company and NIMASA. In those three days it was discovered that a total sum of N102,000,000 was transferred from the [...]

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]]> NIMASA Fund Scandal: Witness Names Former Acting DG Jauro’s In-law Account Operator https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-fund-scandal-witness-names-former-acting-dg-jauros-in-law-account-operator/ Mon, 23 May 2016 21:16:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129438 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week presented the first witness in the ongoing trial of former Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Haruna Baba Jauro, his brother in-law Dauda Bistrus Bawa and Thlumbau Enterprises Limited before Justice C.M.A Olantoregun of the Federal High Court Lagos. The former Ag Director General of NIMASA was arraigned alongside [...]

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]]> NIMASA Fraud: Bureau De Change Operator Discloses He Was Paid N97.6m For Doing Nothing https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-fraud-bureau-de-change-operator-discloses-he-was-paid-n97-6m-for-doing-nothing/ Wed, 11 May 2016 21:39:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128304 In the ongoing trial of a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, and six others; a prosecution witness, Wakili Dauda, has told a Lagos State High Court how the agency paid him the sum of N96, 764,689.00 (Nine-six Million Seven Hundred and Sixty-four Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty-Nine Naira) for [...]

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]]> How Ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi, Approved Looted Funds-Witness https://www.theinfostride.com/how-ex-nimasa-dg-akpobolokemi-approved-looted-funds-witness/ Tue, 10 May 2016 08:34:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128243 In the on-going trial of a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi; a prosecution witness, Olamide Odusanya and six others have told a Lagos State High Court that the former DG approved the disbursement of all funds from the accounts of the agency. Testifying before Justice R.1.B Adebiyi on Thursday, May 5, [...]

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]]> NIMASA Fund Scam: Witness Narrates Fraudulent Transfer of N67.45m https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-fund-scam-witness-narrates-fraudulent-transfer-of-n67-45m/ Wed, 04 May 2016 17:47:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127500 As trial of an Ex-Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi and six others continued yesterday, 3rd May, 2016 before Justice R.I.B Adebiyi of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere, an account officer Oliver Ewerem of Access Bank Plc narrated how funds were transferred to Gama Marine Nigeria Limited [...]

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]]> Money Laundering: Ex-NIMASA DG and Eight Others arraigned on a Fresh Multi-Billion Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/money-laundering-ex-nimasa-dg-and-eight-others-arraigned-on-a-fresh-multi-billion-fraud/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:38:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124432 A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi and eight others were arraigned on March 22 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 40-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing before Justice I. N. Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos. The other defendants are: [...]

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]]> NIMASA Will Transform Nigeria – Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-will-transform-nigeria-peterside/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 22:46:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123889 The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside on Wednesday said the agency would ensure that “Nigeria becomes the hub of maritime activities in Africa’’. According to a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations Unit of NIMASA, Hajia Lami Tumaka, Peterside stated this when he officially took [...]

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]]> Arms Deal Scandal: Governor Oshiomhole Tells Anenih To Return His Share Of N260m https://www.theinfostride.com/arms-deal-scandal-governor-oshiomhole-tells-anenih-to-return-his-share-of-n260m/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:02:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114216 The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday, fired at the former Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, asking him to return his share of the $2.2 billion arms deal bazaar collected from embattled former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki. Speaking at a rally of the All [...]

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]]> Amaechi Happy With Lagos Airport Facilities, Says Nigeria’s Aviation Industry Can Compete Globally https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-happy-with-lagos-airport-facilities-says-nigerias-aviation-industry-can-compete-globally/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:36:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113280 The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday undertook a tour of the facilities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika and chief executives of aviation agencies. The Minister, who expressed satisfaction with what he saw on ground, lauded the chief executives [...]

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]]> Ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi Re-Arrested In Court Premises, Manhandled By Security Operatives https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-nimasa-dg-akpobolokemi-re-arrested-in-court-premises-manhandled-by-security-operatives/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112874 The immediate past Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, was yesterday manhandled by security operatives at the premises of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi. In a video footage uploaded to YouTube, the former NIMASA boss was seen in a heated exchange of words with two armed mobile policemen [...]

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]]> Amaechi Orders NIMASA To Carry-Out An Immediate Financial And Staff Audit https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-orders-nimasa-to-carry-out-an-immediate-financial-and-staff-audit/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 23:21:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112751 The Minister of Transport and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday directed the management of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to carry-out an immediate financial and staff audit. He gave the directive during a stop-over at the NIMASA Resource Centre, Kirikiri in Lagos State, as part of [...]

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]]> Maritime Academy Fund Probe: Rector Slips Into Coma Due Sudden Cardiac-Arrest https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-academy-fund-probe-rector-slips-into-coma-due-sudden-cardiac-arrest/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 09:31:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111434 Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Joshua Okpo, who is under probe, has slipped into coma after being hit by a sudden cardiac-arrest. Okpo was hospitalised at the National Hospital in Abuja, yesterday when the incident happened. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had few weeks ago, ordered the probe of [...]

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]]> Security Contract With Tompolo’s Company Intact – NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/security-contract-with-tompolos-company-intact-nimasa/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101476 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has dismissed speculations that the deal it entered with Global West Vessels Specialists Limited, allegedly belonging to former Niger-Delta war-lord, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, has been voided. It also denied that the deal encroached on the constitutional duties of the Nigerian Navy to protect the nation’s maritime [...]

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