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EU Hits Russia’s Major Shipyards in Biggest Sanctions Expansion Since Invasion

  The European Union has imposed sanctions on some of Russia’s biggest shipyards, including key submarine builders, naval repair facilities and commercial vessel manufacturers, in its largest expansion of sanctions…

NPA Moves to Clear Apapa Port Corridors, Ease Traffic Gridlock 

  The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has stepped up efforts to clear congestion around the Apapa port corridors in Lagos, introducing new measures to improve traffic flow and boost operational…

NPA Tackles Rail, Logistics Bottlenecks at Inland Dry Ports

  The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is moving to tackle rail connectivity and logistics challenges at inland dry ports following the transfer of their operational oversight to the authority. NPA…

Oil Firm Builds 10 Security Vessels for Nigerian Navy

  A Nigerian oil company is reportedly building 10 security vessels for the Nigerian Navy, in a privately funded initiative aimed at protecting the country’s vital oil and gas infrastructure.…

139 Dead, 84 Missing as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

  At least 139 people, including 15 children, have died after a boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, with another 84 people still missing, the International…

Tanker Attacks Escalate as US Forces Disable Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman

  Two more tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, while US forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, intensifying fears…

UAE Rescues 22 Asian Crew Members After Oil Tanker Fire 

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Guard has rescued 22 Asian crew members after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters, prompting an emergency response…

Nigerian Importers Face Third CMA CGM Shipping Surcharge in 2026 

  Nigerian importers are facing another potential shipping cost challenge as French shipping giant CMA CGM announced a fresh round of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on cargo from China to…

Customs Orders Corruption Risk Mapping at Ports, Borders, Airports 

  The Nigeria Customs Service has ordered the immediate implementation of a new corruption risk-mapping system across its ports, borders, airports and other operational units. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale…

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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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What the US Lifting of the 12-Year Vessel Restriction Means for Nigeria 

    By Nasir Anas Mohammed The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, recently announced that the United States Coast Guard has lifted the Condition of Entry…