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Group Condemns Alleged Killing of Motor Dealer by Customs Operatives in Kebbi

  The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, AMDON, Kebbi State Chapter has expressed deep outrage over the alleged killing of one of its members, Tukur Salihu, aged 45, by…

India Seizes Three ‘Dark Fleet’ Tankers in Landmark Crackdown on Oil Smuggling

  India has taken a decisive step against illicit oil trading after the Indian Coast Guard seized three tankers it said were involved in international oil smuggling, marking the country’s…

Customs Tightens Grip on Smuggling as Emir Supports Tsamiya Border Reopening

  The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has secured the backing of the Emir of Gwandu as Nigeria reopens the Tsamiya International Border linking Kebbi State with the Republic…

Maersk Orders Eight New Flexible Megaships 

  A.P. Moller – Maersk has moved forward with the next phase of its fleet renewal programme, signing a contract with China’s New Times Shipbuilding for the construction of eight…

Stowaway Smuggler Nabbed with $5m Cocaine

  A coordinated pre-dawn operation in San Juan Harbor has led to the arrest of a stowaway smuggler and the seizure of nearly 800 pounds of cocaine valued at more…

Hong Kong Condemns Panama Court Ruling on CK Hutchison Port Contracts 

  Hong Kong has lodged a formal protest after Panama’s top court struck down contracts held by Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports near the Panama Canal,…

FG Issues Commendation Letters to Nine Committee Members Over Nigeria’s IMO Council Category C Victory

  The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the…

Lack of National Shipping Fleet Costs Nigeria Billions — Ogbeifun 

  Nigeria’s continued absence from global shipping is draining the economy of billions of dollars annually, leaving the country sidelined in an industry central to its trade and development, according…

NPA, PEBEC Push Reforms to Cut Cargo Dwell Time at Nigerian Ports

  The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has concluded a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos aimed at reducing cargo dwell…

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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…