Ondo Deep Seaport Licence Had Errors, Says Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has revealed that errors in the licence originally issued for the state’s deep seaport project were responsible for delays that stalled its take-off, a…
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Ex-NIWA MD Bola Oyebamiji Emerges As APC Governorship Candidate in Osun
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NIMASA Refutes Claims Linking Nigeria to U.S. Intercepted VLCC
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NIMASA, Tanzania Shipping Agency Sign MoU to Advance Regional Maritime Cooperation
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WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Honours Customers at Maiden Excellence Awards
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Customs Extends AEO Programme Migration Deadline to January 2026
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Asian Waters Face Escalating Piracy Threat as Incidents Surge to Five-Year High
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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History
By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…
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Merging NIMASA with Customs, FIRS dangerous
By Dr. Ade Dosunmu My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…