FG Inaugurates New Governing Board for Maritime Academy of Nigeria
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron. During the ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Marine and Blue…
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Over 70 Bodies Recovered After Niger State Boat Tragedy as Search Continues
More bodies have been recovered from the Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, following a tragic boat accident on Tuesday night. A wooden boat carrying…
US Dockworkers, Employers Reach Tentative Wage Deal, Strike Ends as Ports Resume Operations
The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached a tentative agreement on wages, temporarily ending a strike that had paralysed ports on the…
APM Terminals Apapa Hosts Inaugural Employees’ Talent Show
Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, hosted its first-ever talent show on Friday, 27th September 2024, celebrating the diverse and hidden talents of its employees beyond their…
Tin Can Island Port Customs Command Intercepts N682m Illicit Drugs
The Tin Can Island Port Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday said it intercepted three containers loaded with illicit dangerous drugs valued at over N682…
2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Kicks Off with Thrilling Clash Between NPA and Micura
The highly anticipated 2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition, Nigeria’s premier maritime sporting event, is set to commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, with an electrifying opening match…
Longshore Workers’ Strike Cripples US East and Gulf Coast Ports
Thousands of longshore workers at major ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday, marking the first such action by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)…
Panama Vows to Cancel Registration of Vessels Involved in Illicit Activities
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has confirmed its strict policy to automatically cancel the registration of any vessel found involved in illicit activities or attempting to change its flag…
Nigeria @ 64: A Lament for Lost Opportunities, Collapse of Indigenous Shipping
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, one of the most glaring failures of our post-colonial governance is the tragic collapse of our indigenous shipping industry. The Nigerian National…
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Nigeria @ 64: A Lament for Lost Opportunities, Collapse of Indigenous Shipping
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, one of the most glaring failures of our post-colonial governance is the tragic collapse of our indigenous shipping industry. The Nigerian National…
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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…