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Ooni Hails Adeniyi as Tinubu’s Endorsement Boosts Customs Boss

  The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as a strong vote of confidence in…

Mystery Strike Damages MSC Containership Off Iraq Amid Gulf Security Fears 

  A Panama-flagged containership has been damaged in what appears to be the third reported attack off Iraq since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, fuelling fresh fears over…

Osun Monarchs Praise Tinubu, Oyetola Over 90.9km Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road Project 

  Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District of Osun State have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the 90.9-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road and commended the Minister…

NIMASA Pushes for Stronger Nigeria-Liberia Maritime Alliance

  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, has renewed calls for deeper maritime cooperation among African nations as part of efforts…

Shipping Line Slaps Congestion Surcharge on Abidjan Cargo Amid Port Delays

  Global shipping giant CMA CGM has announced a new Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on cargo bound for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as worsening congestion at the West African port continues…

Customs Seals Vessel Over Unauthorised PMS Discharge at Tin Can Port

  The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sealed off the vessel, MT NY Maria, for allegedly discharging Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) without Customs…

US-Iran Draft Deal Targets Strait of Hormuz Reopening 

  The United States and Iran are edging closer to a major diplomatic breakthrough after details emerged of a draft preliminary agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing…

Maritime Lawyers Push Urgent Law for National Single Window 

  Maritime lawyers under the aegis of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) has warned that the National Single Window project could face serious implementation setbacks without an urgent legal…

Eid ul Adha: FG Declares May 27, 28 Public Holidays

    The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the nationwide celebration of Eid ul Adha, one of Islam’s most…

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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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The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu

  By Ikechukwu Onyemekara    From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on  October 17, 1994 (the month of his birth) as a junior…