6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (413+ words) The federal government has called for the speedy enforcement of admiralty justice (maritime laws), stressing that delays in resolving maritime disputes undermine trade, discourage investment and slow the growth of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The call was made on…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (354+ words) Maritime finance experts and key industry stakeholders have called on Nigerian banks to establish dedicated maritime finance desks as part of efforts to bridge the funding gap confronting indigenous shipping operators and improve access to vessel acquisition financing. The recommendation…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (403+ words) The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned that continued attacks on commercial vessels in conflict zones pose a serious threat to global supply chains, maritime safety and the security of seafarers. IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, made the remark in a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (443+ words) The federal government has urged host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give full support to the proposed Dangote Deep Seaport Project and Industrial City, describing the initiative as a major driver of economic growth, job creation and sustainable…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (730+ words) The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has attributed Nigeria’s sustained national trade surplus since 2024 to significant improvements in port operations, saying ongoing reforms are enhancing the country’s competitiveness and strengthening its position as West Africa’s leading…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (414+ words) The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts toward the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport project, as part of its strategy to diversify the state’s oil-dependent economy through the emerging blue economy sector. Governor Umo Eno, according to the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (112+ words) NIMASA Trains 2,459 Cadets, Boosts Seafarers’ Earnings By 150% LEADERSHIP Newspapers NIMASA Trains 2,459 Cadets, Boosts Seafarers’ Earnings By 150% We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Nigeria’s trade with other African countries rose to $9.02 billion in 2025 from $7.47 billion recorded in the previous year, driven by policy reforms and opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has said. According…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (428+ words) The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector are attracting fresh investments, following the announcement by Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) of a proposed $50 million expansion project. Oyetola…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (300+ words) The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has placed hydrography at the centre of national maritime priorities. Matawalle made the position known on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the…...