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Instability in Yemen and Horn of Africa Sparks Renewed Piracy Threat off Somalia

  Instability in Yemen and the Horn of Africa is fuelling a resurgence in maritime piracy off Somalia, raising concern along one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. At least…

COWA Flags Off First Green Border Day at Seme, Announces COP 30 Side Event in Brazil

  The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has officially flagged off the first-ever Green Border Day at Seme Border, Lagos State, marking a major milestone in its nationwide environmental sustainability…

UN Agency Applauds Oyetola’s Drive to Boost Fish Production in Nigeria

  The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has applauded the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, for his strengthened commitment to increasing Nigeria’s…

Terrorist Attack on Customs Camp in Kebbi Claims Officer’s Life

  A Nigeria Customs Service officer has been killed after suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group launched a violent raid on a customs camp in Maje, a community in…

MSC Suspends Mali Bookings Amid Intensifying Fuel Blockade

  Swiss-based shipping giant MSC has suspended all cargo bookings bound for Mali as the country grapples with a deepening security crisis and a crippling fuel shortage triggered by an…

Denmark Signals Deeper Maritime Partnership with Nigeria

  Denmark is doubling down on its long-running engagement with Nigeria’s maritime sector, signalling both steady support and an appetite for fresh areas of collaboration. The Danish Ambassador to Nigeria,…

Hundreds Missing After Rohingya Boat Sinks 

  A desperate bid for safety turned tragic when a vessel carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar sank near the Thai-Malaysian maritime border, leaving hundreds missing and at least seven people…

Maritime Cup 2025: NPA, Comet Strengthen Group Leads with Hard-Fought Wins

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday claimed their second victory in the ongoing 2025 Maritime Cup Competition, edging past five-time champions and Group B rivals, the Nigeria…

Customs Deploys High-Speed Scanners to Apapa Port After Years of Delay 

  The Nigeria Customs Service has finally deployed two long-awaited high-speed scanners to the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, marking what officials describe as a major leap towards fully digital cargo…

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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…