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Oyetola Takes Nigeria’s IMO Council Campaign to New York, Courts African UN Envoys

  Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the Minister of Marine…

UK Sanctions 70 More Russian Oil Tankers in Crackdown on Shadow Fleet

  The United Kingdom has struck another heavy blow against Russia’s shadow fleet by sanctioning 70 additional vessels used to transport Russian oil exports. The move forms part of a…

US Backs Philippines Against China’s Moves in South China Sea Dispute

  The United States has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning what he described as…

Nigeria Customs Service Shortlists 286,697 Candidates for 3,927 Job Openings 

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted for the next phase of its nationwide recruitment exercise, which is offering just 3,927 positions across…

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria, GIVO Commissions First Solar-Powered Recycling Plant in Onne 

  In a major step toward environmental sustainability and community development, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria, in partnership with Garbage In Value Out (GIVO) has launched a solar-powered…

APM Terminals Apapa Launches Female Mechanic Training Programme

  As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments, APM Terminals Apapa has launched a pioneering Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme aimed at empowering women in its host communities.…

NIWA Bans Unauthorised Loading Points, Mandates Lifejackets in Renewed Safety Drive

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced sweeping new measures to strengthen safety and enforcement across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a ban on loading from unauthorised points and…

Customs Reforms Essential for Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential — Adeniyi 

  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for urgent and sustained customs reforms across Africa, describing them as “non-negotiable” for unlocking the continent’s…

Over 50 Containers Fall Overboard at Port of Long Beach

  A major container collapse occurred aboard the MV Mississippi on Tuesday morning at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach, sending more than 50 containers into the harbour…

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Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola’s Two-Year Voyage of Reform and Growth

  On August 20, 2023, history was made in Nigeria’s maritime governance. That day, the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR formally birthed the Ministry of Marine and…

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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…