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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…

Two Die In Separate Bayelsa Waterway Accidents As Police Officer, Woman Lose Lives

  Two people, including a serving police officer, have died in separate waterway accidents in Bayelsa State, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety in the oil-producing state. The Bayelsa State…

Lekki Port Celebrates Creativity, Rewards UNILAG Students In Art Competition

  Lekki Deep Seaport has celebrated the creative talents of University of Lagos students with an art exhibition showcasing paintings and sculptures inspired by the port’s development and its relationship…

US Military Strikes Vessel Attempting To Breach Iran Blockade 

  The United States military has fired on and disabled a commercial vessel attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The St…

Customs Begins Clearance of Abandoned Power Equipment After Tinubu’s Directive

  The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the clearance of 98 containers of abandoned power sector equipment at Nigerian ports, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive last week for the immediate…

IMO Council Endorses Secretary-General Dominguez for Second Four-Year Term 

  The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has endorsed Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second four-year term, signalling continued confidence in his leadership despite mounting challenges over shipping decarbonisation and…

Maersk Boosts 2026 Profit Forecast as Shipping Disruptions Send Freight Rates Soaring 

  Maersk has sharply upgraded its 2026 earnings outlook after a 46% surge in average container freight rates helped drive a strong third-quarter performance, highlighting how persistent disruption across global…

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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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