The Farin-Ruwa Multipurpose Dam Project (FRMDP) is located in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State near its border with Plateau State. Part of the dam catchment area falls inside Plateau State. The project is about 20km on an Asphaltic Road from Sisimbaki town. The dam is an Earth Filled Dam with free overflow ungated…

Farin Ruwa Falls is a waterfall found in the central region of Nigeria. It is among the highest waterfalls in Nigeria. It is significant among Africa’s falls when the total height covered by the waterfall is considered. The source of Farin Ruwa falls is found on the Nasarawa State, from whence it gushes down over…

The Authority was established in 1954 by an Act of Parliament (Port Act, CAP 155 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria and Lagos 1955, currently NPA Act CAP N126 LFN, 2004) to control and maintain the seaports as well as load and discharge cargo. Its operations started on 1 April 1955. On 17 June 1992…

The history of port development in Nigeria dates back to the mid 19th century, long after the onset of seaborne trade that followed the early coastal explorations. Initial efforts to provide facilities for oceangoing vessels can be seen in the attempts to open up the entrance to Lagos Lagoon. There was considerable degree of littoral…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a Federal Government Agency that governs and operates the Ports in Nigeria. The major Ports include; Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port Complex both in Lagos State. The Calabar Port Complex in Cross River State. The Delta Ports in Warri, Delta State and the Rivers Port Complex…

Port operations and development in Nigeria began in the middle of the 19th century. The effort towards the provision of facilities for ocean going vessels started with the opening of Lagos Lagoon in the early 1909. The Apapa Port in the South West was earmarked for development in 1913 and construction of the first four…

Pilotage Exemption fee: ₦40,000.00/Pilot/Vessel/Pilotage District payable to NPA revenue account. Timeline: 6 weeks

Letter of Application to GM Marine & Operations, HQ with the following documents: Registration fee: ₦25,000.00 payable to NPA revenue account. Certificate is valid for One (1) year. Annual Renewal Fee: ₦5,000.00 Timeline: 6 weeks

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Letter of Application to GM Marine & Operations, HQ with the following accompanying documents: Registration Fee: ₦200,000.00 payable to NPA revenue account. Certificate is valid for One (1) year. Annual Renewal Fee: ₦100,000.00 Timeline: 6 weeks.