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Two Dead in Respiratory Illness Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship

  An outbreak of severe acute respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg,…

Workers’ Day: Oyetola Celebrates Maritime Workers’ Dedication, Resilience 

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to all maritime workers across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day. “Today,…

Customs Seize ₦18.96bn Cannabis Haul Hidden in Imported Cars at Tin Can Port

  Nigeria Customs Service officers at the Tin Can Island Command have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs valued at ₦18.96 billion, uncovering thousands of cannabis packages concealed inside…

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Powers Ahead with Strong First-Quarter Growth  

  Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has delivered a robust start to the year, posting solid gains in both cargo and container throughput despite an increasingly complex global geopolitical climate and shifting trade…

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla in Mediterranean Standoff 

  Israel has intercepted a convoy of aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, prompting fierce condemnation from organisers who branded the move “piracy” and an escalation…

NSC Board Hails APM Terminals Apapa as Benchmark for Port Efficiency 

  The Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recently paid a familiarisation visit to APM Terminals Apapa, lauding the terminal operator for sustaining high operational standards and maintaining…

China Unveils World’s Largest Car Carrier 

  China has delivered the world’s largest car carrier, underscoring its growing dominance in advanced shipbuilding and the surging global demand for automotive transport. The vessel, Glovis Leader, boasts a…

Senate Repasses Ports Economic Regulator Bill After Tinubu Withholds Assent 

  The Senate on Tuesday repassed the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, in a major move to address legal and structural concerns that earlier stalled the legislation at…

NDLEA, Customs Forge Joint Front Against Drug Trafficking, Cross-Border Crime

  Nigeria’s anti-narcotics and customs authorities have closed ranks in a renewed push against drug trafficking and transnational crime, unveiling a joint operational framework aimed at tightening border security without…

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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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Port Modernisation: Repairing the Leaking Bucket of Nigeria’s Trade 

    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…