The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to address emerging maritime threats, particularly illegal fishing, trafficking and…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a freight agent, Basil Nwolisa, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services after he pleaded not guilty…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to advance the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR), aimed at…
By Chief Ibrahim Nasiru For decades, Nigeria’s maritime gateways-specifically the aging titans of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports have functioned less like engines of growth and more…
The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has issued a firm warning to freight forwarders and Customs agents against any actions that could disrupt port activities, following mounting tensions over…
The Federal Government has defended its £746 million ports upgrade deal with the United Kingdom, insisting it will deliver faster trade, lower costs and jobs, despite concerns that foreign…
The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to cut cargo dwell time at Nigerian ports to under seven days by 2026, rolling out sweeping reforms anchored on a…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two suspected stowaways hiding inside the rudder compartment of a cargo vessel in Lagos waters, thwarting a risky attempt to flee the country undetected.…
Iran has begun quietly charging up to $2 million per voyage on select commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on one of the world’s…
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…
By Chief Ibrahim Nasiru For decades, Nigeria’s maritime gateways-specifically the aging titans of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports have functioned less like engines of growth and more…