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Tinubu Needs Second Term to Complete Reforms — Oyetola

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained why the party has thrown its…

US Coast Guard Arrives in Lagos for Crucial Port Security Audit  

  The United States Coast Guard has commenced a high-level security assessment of selected Nigerian port facilities, a move widely seen as pivotal to the country’s efforts to have longstanding…

Nigerian Navy Launches First Marine Corps to Guard $16.6bn Offshore Assets

  The Nigerian Navy has commissioned its first Marine Corps, graduating 328 pioneer troops in Lagos in a decisive shift towards joint sea–land warfare. The new Nigerian Navy Marines were…

Shipping in Turmoil as Iran Retaliates After Ayatollah Khamenei’s Assassination

  Global shipping has been thrown into turmoil after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and unleashed a wave of drone and missile strikes across the Arabian Gulf, following…

Trump Claims U.S. Strikes Sank Nine Iranian Naval Vessels, Damaged Navy Headquarters

  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that American military strikes had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and severely damaged Iran’s naval headquarters, marking a sharp escalation in tensions…

Customs, Navy Forge Stronger Alliance to Secure Apapa Port 

  The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Navy have pledged closer operational ties to strengthen security and protect revenue at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, Nigeria’s busiest maritime gateway.…

Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Navy Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership

  The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the Nigerian Navy have deepened their partnership to enhance maritime security and protect Nigeria’s trade corridors. During a visit to the Council, Flag Officer…

UNILAG-IMS Hosts IMO, NIMASA to Inspire Future Maritime Leaders  

  The Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Lagos has welcomed delegations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in a drive…

Oyetola Receives New IGP Tunji Disu in Abuja, Pledges Stronger Partnership

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday received the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the Honourable…

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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…