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Oyetola Celebrates Greg Ogbeifun at 75, Commends His Contributions to Maritime Development

  The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has congratulated Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, pioneer President of the Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) and…

Osun 2026: Oyetola Backs Oyebamiji For Governor, Cites NIWA Reforms, Leadership Record

  The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the…

Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Marine and Blue Economy Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding 

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026…

Group Condemns Alleged Killing of Motor Dealer by Customs Operatives in Kebbi

  The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, AMDON, Kebbi State Chapter has expressed deep outrage over the alleged killing of one of its members, Tukur Salihu, aged 45, by…

India Seizes Three ‘Dark Fleet’ Tankers in Landmark Crackdown on Oil Smuggling

  India has taken a decisive step against illicit oil trading after the Indian Coast Guard seized three tankers it said were involved in international oil smuggling, marking the country’s…

Customs Tightens Grip on Smuggling as Emir Supports Tsamiya Border Reopening

  The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has secured the backing of the Emir of Gwandu as Nigeria reopens the Tsamiya International Border linking Kebbi State with the Republic…

Maersk Orders Eight New Flexible Megaships 

  A.P. Moller – Maersk has moved forward with the next phase of its fleet renewal programme, signing a contract with China’s New Times Shipbuilding for the construction of eight…

Stowaway Smuggler Nabbed with $5m Cocaine

  A coordinated pre-dawn operation in San Juan Harbor has led to the arrest of a stowaway smuggler and the seizure of nearly 800 pounds of cocaine valued at more…

Hong Kong Condemns Panama Court Ruling on CK Hutchison Port Contracts 

  Hong Kong has lodged a formal protest after Panama’s top court struck down contracts held by Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports near the Panama Canal,…

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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…