Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s freight forwarders and exporters are warning that the Federal Government’s sudden ban on the export of raw shea nuts could wipe out over $500 million in […]
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Mobereola to NIMASA Staff: Deliver Results or Face Consequences
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has issued a strong warning to staff of the Agency, insisting that only […]
Oyetola Mourns Sokoto Boat Tragedy Victims, Calls for End to Wooden Boats in Nigeria’s Waterways
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area of […]
Le Look Nigeria Turns 40: Celebrating African Luxury, Empowering Entrepreneurs
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s pioneer Afrocentric luxury brand, Le Look Nigeria Limited, makers of the iconic Le Look Bags, will on October 1, 2025, celebrate 40 years of resilience, creativity, […]
Shippers’ Council Leads Fresh Push to End War Risk Insurance Burden on Nigerian Trade
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has renewed calls for the drastic review or outright removal of the war risk insurance surcharge imposed on vessels calling at Nigerian ports, insisting […]
Barrister Iwara Pledges Bold Reforms as She Leads Women, Children’s Affairs in Abuja
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Abuja is set to witness renewed momentum in the fight for women’s and children’s rights as Barrister Alice Wowuota Iwara assumes office as the new Head of […]
From Shadows to Spotlight: How Dantsoho is Repositioning Eastern Ports for Global Trade
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, is steadily repositioning the nation’s Eastern Ports as key gateways for trade […]
Industry Stalwart, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, Chairs MARAN 2025 Lecture on Maritime Trade Costs
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Renowned shipowner and maritime industry leader, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, will chair the 3rd edition of the Maritime Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), organised by the Maritime Reporters Association […]
NPERA Bill a Game-Changer for Maritime Sector, Says Akutah
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as […]
Apapa Port Shutdown Not an Option, Says NAGAFF
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has firmly distanced itself and its members from the planned shutdown of operations at Apapa Port, warning that […]