Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a bold push to drive informed engagement and public discourse on Nigeria’s maritime potential, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), a research and training institution […]
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War Risk Rip-Off: MARAN Challenges NIMASA’s Silence as Nigeria Bleeds $1.5 Billion
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Despite bold proclamations by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to eliminate the controversial War Risk Insurance (WRI) surcharge on vessels bound for […]
Lekki Deep Seaport Handles 222,000 TEUs in H1 2025, Eyes 500,000 by Year-End
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The management of Lekki Deep Seaport has announced that it processed 222,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of cargo between January and June 2025, signaling a strong mid-year […]
Smooth Sail Ahead: LASWA Drives Marine Shift to Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a bold move to revolutionize inland water transportation in Lagos, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has kickstarted efforts to transition to cleaner and more sustainable […]
No War, Just Risk: MARAN Tackles Maritime Insurance Scam in Gulf of Guinea
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced plans to host its 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2025), with a bold focus on exposing what it […]
New NPA Board Inaugurated as Oyetola Rallies Support for Port Sector Reforms
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), charging its members […]
Boost for Trade as Customs, Stakeholders Back Rail Cargo Revival at Apapa
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a renewed effort to boost trade efficiency and reduce congestion at Nigeria’s busiest seaport, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, […]
Indigenous Shipping Gets a Lift as NISA Launches Ocean Transport Limited With Two Vessels
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigeria Indigenous Shipowners Association (NISA) has officially inaugurated its new shipping company, NISA Ocean Transport Limited (NOTL), which is set to commence operations with two […]
No Life Jacket, No Entry: FG Launches Bold Push for Safer Waterways in Lagos
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a major push to improve safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Federal Government on Wednesday distributed 3,500 life jackets in Lagos State as part of its […]
Lekki Port Set for Major Dredging as FG Targets Trade Boom
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a strategic move to bolster the competitiveness of Lekki Deep Seaport within the West African maritime corridor, the Federal Government has approved the maintenance dredging of […]