US Rebukes South Africa Over Iran’s Role in Naval Drills
Diplomatic tensions flared this week after the United States criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to take part in naval exercises off the coast of Cape Town, amid conflicting…
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Red Sea Container Terminals Opens at Sokhna, Marking a New Era for Egypt’s Maritime Trade
A new chapter in Egypt’s maritime story has begun with the official launch of Red Sea Container Terminals at Sokhna Port on the Gulf of Suez. The terminal commenced…
Nigeria’s Import, Export Trade Set for Major Boom as EU Lifts Financial Risk Label
Nigeria’s import and export trade is poised for a surge after the European Union removed the country from its list of high-risk nations for financial crimes, a breakthrough expected…
Nigeria Ends 2025 with Inflation Cooling, as Energy, Transport Keep Pressure On
Nigeria closed 2025 with headline inflation at 15.15 per cent, according to fresh Consumer Price Index figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The data reflect a newly…
Maersk Charts Return to Red Sea Route as Global Shipping Eyes Revival
Maersk has announced that one of its major services will return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal this month, a move that signals the first real step towards…
Oyetola Celebrates Bisi Akande at 87, Hails Elder Statesman’s Enduring Legacy of Service
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Osun State, renowned elder statesman, and respected leader of the All…
Police Call for Heightened Vigilance at Lagos Ports
The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, has called on Port Security Officers and Chief Security Officers of terminal operators across Nigeria’s western ports to…
Ports Tycoon Sues Lawmaker Over Facebook Posts Alleging Corruption
Billionaire businessman Enrique Razon Jr. has filed a cyber libel complaint against Cavite Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, accusing the lawmaker of spreading defamatory allegations on social media ahead of…
Customs Boss Warns Smugglers to Desist or Face the Law
The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has issued a stern warning to smugglers engaged in the illegal trafficking of Nigeria’s natural resources, declaring that…
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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…