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“Last Week Was Not a Normal Meeting,” Says IMO Chief Amid Net-Zero Framework Setback 

  The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has acknowledged the disruption caused by the postponement of the vote on the adoption of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework,…

Pakistan Navy Seizes $1bn Worth of Narcotics in Arabian Sea

  The Pakistan Navy has carried out one of its largest-ever maritime drug seizures, intercepting nearly US$1 billion worth of narcotics during a two-day operation in the Arabian Sea. Operating…

Indian Navy Aids Stricken LPG Tanker After Explosion in Gulf of Aden Amid Rising Maritime Tensions 

  The Indian Navy warship INS Trikand has conducted firefighting and search and rescue operations for the Cameroon-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier MT Falcon after an explosion left the…

PHOTO NEWS: Faces at the Draws for the 2025 Maritime Cup Tournament

The stage is set for the much-anticipated 2025 Maritime Cup Tournament following the official draws ceremony held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the NPA Club House in Surulere, Lagos.…

Blue Economy Is Nigeria’s Next Frontier Beyond Oil — Oyetola

    The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the Blue Economy represents Nigeria’s next frontier for economic diversification beyond oil, with vast potential…

Oyetola Inaugurates Committee for Gateway Inland Dry Port Development

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Tuesday took a major step towards advancing the Gateway Inland Dry Port (IDP) project at Papalanto, Ogun…

IMO Chief Praises Nigeria’s Maritime Reforms, Deep Blue Project

  The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. Dominguez particularly commended…

COWA PTML Chapter Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

  In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the PTML Chapter of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) on Wednesday organised a sensitisation campaign to educate women on the dangers…

Navy Appoints New Spokesman

  The Nigerian Navy has appointed Commodore A. O. Odejobi as its new Director of Naval Information (DINFO). Odejobi, a naval pilot and seaman, is expected to assume the role…

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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…