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How Ukraine War Cost Russia Its IMO Council Seat

  Russia suffered a significant diplomatic setback last Friday in London when it failed to secure re-election into Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, a development widely…

China Deepens Global Maritime Engagement with Launch of Permanent Mission to IMO

  China has formally inaugurated its permanent mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), marking a significant step in its expanding role within global maritime governance. The launch was celebrated…

Tinubu Celebrates Nigeria’s Election Into IMO Council, Hails Oyetola

  President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation for the 2026–2027 biennium, calling it “a strong affirmation of the country’s growing maritime…

Celebration as Oyetola Leads Nigeria to Landmark Election into IMO Council

  Nigeria recorded a historic victory on Friday, 28th November 2025, as the country was elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium.…

Nigeria Customs Service Clinch Sixth Maritime Cup Title in Spectacular 4–1 Victory 

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday won the 2025 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup, defeating long-standing rivals the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), popularly known as the Dantsoho Jets, 4–1…

VIDEO: Phenomenal Crowd Steals the Spotlight at 2025 Maritime Cup Final

  The 2025 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup concluded in Lagos yesterday with a finale that will be remembered for the excellent display of football skills and for the extraordinary…

Adeniyi Says Scanners Have Reduced Physical Checks as NCS Intercepts $2.2m Undeclared Cash

  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said that the deployment of modern scanners at the nation’s airports has significantly reduced the need…

Customs Promotes Spokesman Maiwada Again as Board Approves Major Senior Appointments 

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, for the second time in less than a year, marking another major step in a…

IMO Honours South Korean First Mate with Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award 

  The 2025 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to Officer Lee Tae Young, a first mate from South Korea, in recognition of…

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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…