A coalition of 47 International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states and the International Chamber of…
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CBN Suspends Extensions for Export Proceeds Repatriation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of approvals for the extension…
U.S. Port Workers, Employers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal, Averting Strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a…
Grimaldi Group Launches First-Ever Direct Shipping Service from China to Nigeria
The Grimaldi Group has unveiled a groundbreaking direct shipping service connecting Shanghai, China, to Lagos,…
Over 573,000 Nigerians Apply for 3,927 Customs Job Vacancies
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it received an overwhelming 573,519 applications during…
Armed Robbery and Piracy Incidents Surge in Asian Waters in 2024
Asian waters experienced a 7% increase in maritime security incidents in 2024, with a total…
Nigerian Navy Rescues Eight Police Officers, Civilian in Bayelsa Boat Accident
The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued eight police officers and one civilian after their speedboat…
Taiwan Probes Suspected Chinese Sabotage of Undersea Cable
Taiwan suspects a Chinese-owned cargo vessel damaged an undersea cable near its northeastern coast on…
MWUN Presidency: Eight Top Officials Jostle to Succeed Adeyanju Amidst Government, Financial Influences
As Comrade Adewale Adeyanju’s tenure as President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN)…
Lagos Lagoon: A Mirror of Our Shame, A Call to Action
Each morning, as the city of Lagos stirs awake and commuters make their way across…
Key Policy Issues Nigeria Must Address in 2025 to Accelerate Maritime Sector Development
The Nigerian maritime sector stands at a critical juncture in 2025. With its potential to…
Port Strike: Maersk Urges Customers to Remove Cargo Before Jan. 15
Shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has called on customers to retrieve their loaded containers and return…