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Heavy Downpour Forces Postponement of Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Opening Matches

  Torrential rainfall disrupted the opening of the highly anticipated 2026 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition on Tuesday, forcing organisers to postpone the day’s opening fixtures until today. Teams…

Russian Naval Ship in Lagos to Deepen Maritime Ties with Nigeria

  A Russian naval training ship, Perekop, has visited Lagos in a move aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and defence relations between Russia and Nigeria. The vessel, operated by Russia’s…

NIMASA, China Sign Maritime Cooperation Pact to Boost Safety, Training and Security

  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance…

LASWA, Interferry Strengthen Ferry Safety Inspection Skills

  The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with the International Ferry Association, Interferry, has completed Module 6 of the Africa Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme, strengthening technical…

Iran Claims Two Oil Tankers Caught Fire After Explosions in Strait of Hormuz 

  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that two oil tankers caught fire following separate explosions while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz through routes Tehran considers…

Oyetola Directs NPA, Terminal Operators to Support Clearance of Stranded Power Containers

  The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and seaport terminal operators across the country to work closely with…

Maritime Cup 2026 Kicks Off Today as Customs Begin Title Defence Against Comet 

  The 16th edition of the Ships & Ports Maritime Cup kicks off in Lagos today, Tuesday, November 10, with defending champions, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), facing former winners…

IMO Sounds Alarm as Attacks on Merchant Ships Leave Seafarers Facing Deadly Risks

  The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for stronger protections for merchant ships and their crews as escalating attacks across the Middle East, Red Sea and Black Sea expose…

Oyetola Mobilises States for Fish Sovereignty, Targets $200m World Bank-Backed Production Drive 

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria as a fish-sufficient nation, securing a US$200 million commitment from the World Bank…

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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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What the US Lifting of the 12-Year Vessel Restriction Means for Nigeria 

    By Nasir Anas Mohammed The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, recently announced that the United States Coast Guard has lifted the Condition of Entry…

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