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NIMASA, Ghana Deepen Maritime Ties with New Cooperation Pact 

  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, enhancing regional…

Iran, Qatar Resume Maritime Trade After Five-Month Suspension 

  Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a nearly five-month suspension, signalling a gradual revival of commercial shipping across the Gulf following months of conflict and disruption.…

Cargo Ship Comes Under Attack Off Yemen as Red Sea Security Fears Escalate 

  Maritime security concerns in the Red Sea have intensified after a cargo vessel reported coming under attack by armed assailants off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, underscoring the…

Tinubu Hails Adeniyi’s Historic Re-Election as WCO Council Chair

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council…

Fire Guts Tank Farm in Apapa

  A fire broke out on Friday at Bono Tank Farm in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos, prompting an emergency response as firefighters battled to contain the blaze.…

Terminal Operators Have Invested Over $1bn in Nigerian Ports — Russo 

  Terminal operators have invested more than $1 billion in Nigeria’s port industry since the commencement of the port concession programme two decades ago, with Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited…

Diri: How Coastal States Can Unlock Blue Economy Potential 

  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on Nigeria’s coastal states to harness their vast aquatic resources to drive economic growth, insisting that the country’s maritime domain holds…

Customs Rakes in ₦3.35tn in Five Months, Steps Up Anti-Smuggling Crackdown 

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated ₦3.35 trillion in revenue between January and May 2026 while intensifying anti-smuggling, anti-money laundering and wildlife protection operations across the country. The National…

Sustainable Transport Must Begin at the Ports, says APM Terminals 

  APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the transition to sustainable transport to begin at the nation’s seaports, describing the maritime sector as the foundation for building a greener, smarter…

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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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The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu

  By Ikechukwu Onyemekara    From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on  October 17, 1994 (the month of his birth) as a junior…