Nigerian Navy Raids Drug Den in Apapa, Seizes Illicit Substances
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has successfully raided and dismantled a suspected criminal hideout in the Gidan Drama area of Agbo Malu, Apapa, Lagos, in a decisive operation…
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Oyetola Approves Digitisation of Nigeria’s Fish Import Licence
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process in a landmark policy move aimed at enhancing transparency,…
Workers Arrested Over Attempt to Damage German Warships
German authorities have arrested two workers suspected of deliberately sabotaging several naval warships at Hamburg harbour in 2025, in what investigators describe as a potentially serious threat to military…
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Return to Red Sea Route Under Naval Protection
Global shipping leaders Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a carefully measured return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal corridor, signalling a tentative restoration of one of the world’s…
FG Sets March 27 Rollout Date for National Single Window
The Federal Government is set to roll out the first phase of its long-awaited National Single Window (NSW) on 27 March 2026, marking a significant milestone in the government’s…
Russian Captain Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter in London
The Russian captain of a container ship that ploughed into a US tanker off Britain’s east coast has been found guilty of causing a crewman’s death through gross…
ICPC Arrests Ex-NIMASA Boss Bashir Jamoh in Kaduna
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh. The arrest…
Former NPA MD Hadiza Bala Usman Loses Younger Brother
A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has been bereaved following the death of her younger brother, Hussaini Bala Usman. Hussaini passed away…
Seafarer Abandonment Hits Record High as Thousands Left Stranded at Sea
Seafarer abandonment surged to its highest level on record in 2025, leaving thousands of maritime workers stranded without pay, support or a way home, according to stark new figures…
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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…