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Oyetola Appointed to Lead Gulf of Guinea Blue Economy Policy Drive

  The Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to lead the development of a comprehensive regional Policy on Marine…

JAMB Begs Customs for Operational Vehicles

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has appealed to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for operational vehicles to strengthen its nationwide activities, citing mobility challenges in reaching communities…

Customs Seize Drugs, Fuel, Rice in Joint Border Operation

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded six major seizures involving narcotics, pharmaceuticals, rice, petroleum products and used clothing, while four suspects were detained during a joint border security…

China Tracks US Warship as Taiwan Reports Standoff in South China Sea 

  China has deployed naval forces to track a US warship near a disputed South China Sea shoal, while Taiwan reported a separate standoff with a Chinese coast guard vessel,…

Nigeria’s Competitiveness Starts at the Port Gate

  As countries compete for investment, manufacturing and trade, infrastructure performance increasingly shapes economic competitiveness. For Nigeria, efficient ports, reliable inland connections and faster cargo flows will be critical to…

Customs to Review Complaints of 397 Disqualified Recruitment Applicants

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to review complaints from applicants disqualified during its recent recruitment screening, despite having been shortlisted for training. The service said its…

Master Mariners’ Association Inaugurates New Exco, Honours Sule, Abidoye, Ogbeifun, Others 

  The Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) has inaugurated a new national executive led by Captain Olajide Olugunwa, honoured distinguished maritime professionals, and pledged to strengthen indigenous shipping, seafarer…

Oyetola Urges Patience on CVFF, Reaffirms FG’s Commitment to Indigenous Shipowners

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged Nigerian shipowners to exercise patience over the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), assuring them…

Oyetola Reiterates FG’s Commitment to Modernising Ports Outside Lagos

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising ports outside Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen the…

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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…