NPA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:04:46 +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 NPA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Trade Facilitation Improves as NPA Aligns with FG’s Growth Agenda https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-facilitation-improves-as-npa-aligns-with-fgs-growth-agenda/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-facilitation-improves-as-npa-aligns-with-fgs-growth-agenda/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:47:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=414240 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has intensified its efforts to enhance trade facilitation by aligning with the Federal Government’s economic growth agenda. Under the leadership of Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the NPA is implementing several initiatives aimed at modernizing port operations, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. Key Initiatives and Achievements: National Single Window (NSW) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-facilitation-improves-as-npa-aligns-with-fgs-growth-agenda/feed/ 0 Nigerian Ports Authority Sees 1,085% Surge in Export Container Traffic in Q3 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-ports-authority-sees-1085-surge-in-export-container-traffic-in-q3/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-ports-authority-sees-1085-surge-in-export-container-traffic-in-q3/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:38:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473611 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reported a staggering 1,085% surge in export container traffic during the third quarter of the year, marking a significant rebound in Nigeria’s export activities and highlighting the country’s growing role in global trade. According to reports from Punch and other Nigerian news outlets, the surge in export containers is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-ports-authority-sees-1085-surge-in-export-container-traffic-in-q3/feed/ 0 NPA Launches Initiative to Link Local Producers with Global Markets https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-launches-initiative-to-link-local-producers-with-global-markets/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-launches-initiative-to-link-local-producers-with-global-markets/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:11:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472908 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a strategic initiative aimed at connecting local producers with international markets, a move designed to boost exports, strengthen the nation’s trade capacity, and promote industrial growth. The initiative seeks to streamline export processes, improve logistics efficiency, and provide local manufacturers with greater access to global supply chains. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-launches-initiative-to-link-local-producers-with-global-markets/feed/ 0 NPA Seeks Regional Integration to Enhance Port Efficiency https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-seeks-regional-integration-to-enhance-port-efficiency/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-seeks-regional-integration-to-enhance-port-efficiency/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:52:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471041 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called for deeper regional integration and cooperation among West and Central African countries to improve port efficiency, boost trade facilitation, and enhance the overall competitiveness of ports within the region. The Authority said such collaboration is essential to overcome common challenges affecting maritime logistics, infrastructure, and cargo movement, as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-seeks-regional-integration-to-enhance-port-efficiency/feed/ 0 NPA Reaffirms Commitment to Call-Up System Amid Stakeholders’ Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-reaffirms-commitment-to-call-up-system-amid-stakeholders-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-reaffirms-commitment-to-call-up-system-amid-stakeholders-concerns/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:38:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469659 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated that the electronic call-up system for truck movement into port terminals is a permanent measure designed to sustain order, efficiency, and transparency in port operations. This reaffirmation follows recent criticisms from some clearing agents and truck operators who expressed frustration over the perceived inefficiencies and alleged irregularities in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-reaffirms-commitment-to-call-up-system-amid-stakeholders-concerns/feed/ 0 NPA Vows to Tackle Poor Port Infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-vows-to-tackle-poor-port-infrastructure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-vows-to-tackle-poor-port-infrastructure/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:19:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404693 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged to address the persistent challenges of poor port infrastructure, which have long hampered efficiency and increased costs for businesses operating in the maritime sector. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum, NPA’s Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to modernizing port facilities and improving operational efficiency. Key areas [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-vows-to-tackle-poor-port-infrastructure/feed/ 0 Operators Question NPA’s Mandatory Port Pass Notice https://www.theinfostride.com/operators-question-npas-mandatory-port-pass-notice/ https://www.theinfostride.com/operators-question-npas-mandatory-port-pass-notice/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:01:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404682 Port operators and stakeholders have raised concerns over the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) recent directive requiring a mandatory port pass for access to port facilities. The policy, which aims to enhance security and regulate movement within ports, has been met with criticism from logistics companies, clearing agents, and truck drivers who argue that it could [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/operators-question-npas-mandatory-port-pass-notice/feed/ 0 Fresh Price Hike Looms as NPA Proposes 15% Tariff Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-price-hike-looms-as-npa-proposes-15-tariff-increase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-price-hike-looms-as-npa-proposes-15-tariff-increase/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:54:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402689 Nigerians may face another round of price hikes as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) plans to implement a 15% tariff increase on port-related charges. The move, which is aimed at boosting revenue and improving port infrastructure, has raised concerns among importers, exporters, and other industry stakeholders. According to sources within the NPA, the tariff adjustment [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-price-hike-looms-as-npa-proposes-15-tariff-increase/feed/ 0 Adedeji Commends NPA on Naira-for-Crude Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/adedeji-commends-npa-on-naira-for-crude-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adedeji-commends-npa-on-naira-for-crude-initiative/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:18:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399385 Zacch Adedeji, the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, has applauded the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its instrumental role in advancing the naira-for-crude oil initiative. This strategy seeks to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign currency in crude oil transactions by promoting the use of the naira in international trade. Adedeji highlighted the NPA’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adedeji-commends-npa-on-naira-for-crude-initiative/feed/ 0 Ports Council Plans Databank for Maritime Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/ports-council-plans-databank-for-maritime-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ports-council-plans-databank-for-maritime-sector/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:11:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399381 The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has announced plans to establish a comprehensive databank for the maritime sector to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and informed decision-making. The databank will serve as a centralized repository of information, providing stakeholders with access to critical data on shipping activities, port operations, and trade logistics. According to NSC officials, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ports-council-plans-databank-for-maritime-sector/feed/ 0 Maritime Unions Commend NPA for Promoting Career Advancement https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:43:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399209 Maritime unions have expressed their appreciation for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) over its efforts to enhance career development opportunities for its workforce. The unions praised the NPA’s commitment to improving employee skills through training programs, promotions, and initiatives aimed at fostering professional growth in the maritime sector. Speaking during a recent event, representatives of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/feed/ 0 NPA Praises APM Terminals for Adherence to High Safety Standards https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-praises-apm-terminals-for-adherence-to-high-safety-standards/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-praises-apm-terminals-for-adherence-to-high-safety-standards/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:41:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394182 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commended APM Terminals (APMT) for its steadfast commitment to upholding stringent safety standards across its operations in Nigeria. APMT, a leading global terminal operator, has maintained rigorous safety protocols at its Apapa terminal, contributing to the overall safety, efficiency, and reliability of Nigeria’s port infrastructure. APMT’s Safety Commitment: A [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-praises-apm-terminals-for-adherence-to-high-safety-standards/feed/ 0 NPA Achieves Major Milestone in Resolving Decade-Long Mile 2-TinCan-Apapa Corridor Gridlock https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-achieves-major-milestone-in-resolving-decade-long-mile-2-tincan-apapa-corridor-gridlock/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-achieves-major-milestone-in-resolving-decade-long-mile-2-tincan-apapa-corridor-gridlock/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377874 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has successfully resolved the decade-long gridlock on the Mile 2-TinCan-Apapa corridor, a critical route serving the TinCan and Apapa ports. The announcement came via a post on the NPA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. The NPA credited this achievement to a collaborative effort involving the Lagos State Government, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-achieves-major-milestone-in-resolving-decade-long-mile-2-tincan-apapa-corridor-gridlock/feed/ 0 NPA to secure $700 million loan from Citibank to revamp Apapa, Tincan ports https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-to-secure-700-million-loan-from-citibank-to-revamp-apapa-tincan-ports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-to-secure-700-million-loan-from-citibank-to-revamp-apapa-tincan-ports/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:41:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376119 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 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-to-secure-700-million-loan-from-citibank-to-revamp-apapa-tincan-ports/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 NPA Exposes Sham E-CallUp Ring at MPS Pre-gate, Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-exposes-sham-e-callup-ring-at-mps-pre-gate-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-exposes-sham-e-callup-ring-at-mps-pre-gate-lagos/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:10:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364798 Infostride News reports that the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has made a significant revelation regarding the activities of a fraudulent e-CallUp syndicate that has been undermining the effectiveness of NPA’s electronic truck traffic management system, commonly known as “to.” This revelation came to light through an official statement released by the NPA on its verified [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-exposes-sham-e-callup-ring-at-mps-pre-gate-lagos/feed/ 0 NPA, terminal operators to reconstruct collapsed berths in Rivers Port https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-terminal-operators-to-reconstruct-collapsed-berths-in-rivers-port/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-terminal-operators-to-reconstruct-collapsed-berths-in-rivers-port/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:18:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=330106 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) yesterday said that it has concluded plans with the terminal operators to begin the reconstruction of the collapsed berths at the Rivers Port in Port Harcourt. Mohammed Bello-Koko, the managing director of NPA, who disclosed this in Port Harcourt during his maiden visit to the port, said the Authority has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-terminal-operators-to-reconstruct-collapsed-berths-in-rivers-port/feed/ 0 NPA unveils e-document records centre to improve operations https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-unveils-e-document-records-centre-to-improve-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-unveils-e-document-records-centre-to-improve-operations/#respond Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:03:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305569 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commissioned an e-documents management and records solution centre at its corporate headquarters in Marina, Lagos, to improve seamless customer-based services and operations as well as data storage. The Acting Managing Director, Mohammed Bello Koko, who unveiled the centre, said it is the strategic intent of the authority to sustain [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-unveils-e-document-records-centre-to-improve-operations/feed/ 0 NPA plans world-class status for Nigerian ports https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-plans-world-class-status-for-nigerian-ports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-plans-world-class-status-for-nigerian-ports/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:51:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302970 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has promised to enthrone international standards and best practice in the handling of ships and cargo in all seaports in the country. The acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mohammed Bello Koko made the remark while addressing members of the Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation led [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-plans-world-class-status-for-nigerian-ports/feed/ 0 House summons minister, NPA over N166 billion, others https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:18:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298535 The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and the management of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to give details of the revenue accruing to the NPA as at December 31, 2016, amounting to N166,685,929,000, which were not properly captured in the statement of account of the agency. The minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/feed/ 0 Minister: Only President Buhari can decide fate of suspended NPA boss https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-only-president-buhari-can-decide-fate-of-suspended-npa-boss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-only-president-buhari-can-decide-fate-of-suspended-npa-boss/#respond Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:08:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297748 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has explained why the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, was suspended. On if she (Bala-Usman) might return back to her position as the Managing Director, Amaechi said, “I don’t know; only the President can make that decision.” Amaechi, who spoke on Wednesday when he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-only-president-buhari-can-decide-fate-of-suspended-npa-boss/feed/ 0 President Buhari Approve Boards Of The NPA And NMA https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-approve-boards-of-the-npa-and-nma/ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:46:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141682 President Buhari has reportedly approved the boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority and Nigerian Maritime Administration. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, Director of Press in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The statement said that NPA board, with 10 members, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Government Set To Control MDAs’ Spending https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-set-to-control-mdas-spending/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:04:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112812 The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has issued a circular on the guidelines regarding budgeting, revenue and expenditure aimed at ensuring that federal government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) remit revenue and generate operating surpluses which by law ought to be credited as Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). According to the report from the Publicity [...]

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]]> NPA Update: 41 Ships Carrying Petroleum Products And Food Items To Arrive At Lagos Ports https://www.theinfostride.com/npa-update-41-ships-carrying-petroleum-products-and-food-items-to-arrive-at-lagos-ports/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:58:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109438 Forty one ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to berth at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from today, Friday, till December 18. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its daily publication – ‘Shipping Position’, – a copy of which was made available to newsmen on Friday [...]

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