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Waterside Centre Launched in Apapa to Promote Maritime Collaboration

  The Waterside Centre was inaugurated in Apapa on Thursday as a new platform aimed at fostering collaboration across Nigeria’s maritime sub-sectors. The launch event featured a symposium that addressed…

NIMASA Shuts Down Two Lagos Terminals over Persistent ISPS Code Violations

  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), acting in its capacity as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria,…

Oyetola Vows to End Fish Importation, Unveils Push for Aggressive Local Production

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. Speaking on Wednesday at a…

Nigeria Intensifies IMO Council Campaign, Showcases Maritime Potential in Singapore

  Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to reclaim a Category C seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council — a position it last held in 2009 — by presenting…

Syria, DP World Sign $800 Million Port Infrastructure Deal

  Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports has signed an $800 million agreement with UAE-based logistics giant DP World to enhance the country’s port infrastructure and logistical services,…

FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday in Honour of Buhari

    In continuation of the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government has announced Tuesday, 15 July 2025, as a public holiday in…

US Customs Revenue Surpasses $100 Billion Mark Amid Shifting Tariff Policies

  US revenue from customs duties this fiscal year has surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reflecting the impact of higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The Treasury…

Nigeria Customs Service Refutes Payment Rumours for Form M Migration to B’Odogwu Platform

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked rumours circulating within the trading community that importers or their agents are required to pay fees to migrate Form M records from…

Mission to Seafarers Honours Maritime Heroes on Sea Sunday in Lagos 

  In recognition of the vital and unwavering contributions of seafarers to the nation’s economy, the Mission to Seafarers has held a special celebration in their honour. The event took…

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How Adegboyega Oyetola is Transforming Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy 

  As Nigeria commemorates the second anniversary of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, one of the most transformative stories emerging from the corridors of governance is the…

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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…