Britain Deploys HMS Dragon to Middle East Amid Hormuz Security Push
Britain has deployed warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a potential multinational mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The air…
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Oyetola Celebrates Badmus at 80, Hails Legacy of Leadership, Service
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and immediate past Governor of Osun State, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has paid glowing tribute to renowned businessman, philanthropist, and Islamic leader, Asiwaju…
Zulum Pushes NPA to Boost Borno Exports in Drive to Diversify Economy
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has urged the Nigerian Ports Authority to ramp up non-oil exports from the state, as part of efforts to drive foreign exchange earnings and…
MSC Surges Past 1,000 Ships to Cement Global Shipping Dominance
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has smashed through a historic milestone, becoming the first container line in the world to operate a fleet of more than 1,000 vessels, according to…
CMA CGM Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Injured
A container ship operated by CMA CGM has come under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leaving crew members injured and the vessel damaged as tensions in the…
Trump Halts Hormuz Escort Mission as Iran Talks Gather Pace
US President Donald Trump has paused the newly launched “Project Freedom” naval escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a pivot towards diplomacy as talks with Iran edge…
Stakeholders Urge National Assembly to Fast-Track Creation of National Coast Guard
Maritime stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to accelerate the establishment of a National Coast Guard to strengthen security across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The appeal follows a series…
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from prefixing their names with the title “Dr”, in a move designed to safeguard the credibility and integrity of academic…
Customs Intensifies Crackdown on Financial Crime, Blocking Emerging Threats
The Nigeria Customs Service has stepped up its campaign against illicit financial flows and terrorism financing, rolling out a renewed sensitisation programme aimed at equipping officers with the skills…
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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…