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Tinubu to Sign Executive Order to Streamline Cargo Inspection at Ports 

  Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is set to sign an Executive Order on Joint Physical Inspection of cargo at Nigerian ports, a measure designed…

CMA CGM Imposes Fresh Peak Season Surcharge on Nigeria, Other West African Ports Despite UASC Warning 

  In a move certain to reignite controversy in maritime trade circles, French shipping giant CMA CGM on Thursday announced the imposition of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on…

NSC Decries Arbitrary Shipping Surcharges, Urges United African Response

  The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has raised alarm over what it describes as arbitrary charges and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) imposed by foreign shipping companies on cargoes bound for…

EFCC Arraigns Vessel and Crew over ₦12bn Fuel Theft

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a vessel, MT Ostria, and three men before a Lagos court over the alleged theft of more than 13 million…

Maritime Cup 2025: Defending Champions Comet Shipping Kick Off Title Defence Tuesday

  The excitement is building across Nigeria’s maritime industry as defending champions, Comet Shipping Agencies Limited, prepare to open their title defence when the 2025 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup…

Blue Economy Ministry, NIPSS Partner to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

  The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to accelerate national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated…

FG Faults Peter Obi’s Misleading Claim on Port Development

  The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has noted with concern the recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, regarding the Federal Government’s approval…

APM Terminals Donates Medical Equipment to Boost Maternal Health in Lagos 

  APM Terminals Apapa has donated vital medical equipment to the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre in Ebute Metta, Lagos, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving maternal health and…

NIWA Commences Water Hyacinth Clearance in Lagos

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), through its Lagos Area Office, has initiated a significant operation to clear the pervasive aquatic weed known as water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) from…

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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…