SCAN Mourns Death of NPA Photographer
The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) official photographer, Paul Erakhifu, popularly known as “Texas.” In a…
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Bulk Carrier Attacked by Small Craft Near Strait of Hormuz
A bulk carrier has reported being attacked by multiple small craft off the coast of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said…
Ukraine Intensifies Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure with Baltic Port Attack
Ukraine has launched a fresh wave of long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting strategic infrastructure and naval assets as part of an escalating campaign aimed at weakening…
Two Dead in Respiratory Illness Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship
An outbreak of severe acute respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg,…
Workers’ Day: Oyetola Celebrates Maritime Workers’ Dedication, Resilience
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to all maritime workers across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day. “Today,…
Customs Seize ₦18.96bn Cannabis Haul Hidden in Imported Cars at Tin Can Port
Nigeria Customs Service officers at the Tin Can Island Command have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs valued at ₦18.96 billion, uncovering thousands of cannabis packages concealed inside…
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Powers Ahead with Strong First-Quarter Growth
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has delivered a robust start to the year, posting solid gains in both cargo and container throughput despite an increasingly complex global geopolitical climate and shifting trade…
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla in Mediterranean Standoff
Israel has intercepted a convoy of aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, prompting fierce condemnation from organisers who branded the move “piracy” and an escalation…
NSC Board Hails APM Terminals Apapa as Benchmark for Port Efficiency
The Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recently paid a familiarisation visit to APM Terminals Apapa, lauding the terminal operator for sustaining high operational standards and maintaining…
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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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Port Modernisation: Repairing the Leaking Bucket of Nigeria’s Trade
By Chief Ibrahim Nasiru For decades, Nigeria’s maritime gateways-specifically the aging titans of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports have functioned less like engines of growth and more…