Maritime stakeholders warn that a new tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Shippers' Council will make doing business at Nigerian ports 55% costlier than other West African ports, contradicting government's cost-reduction goals.
Epe community urges Lagos State Government to swiftly resolve the 7-month Obaship stalemate following the late Oba's demise. Stakeholders warn of tension and call for a fair, transparent process to restore peace and traditional leadership.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq declares his administration's focus is on building lasting legacies, not a political dynasty, as commissioners showcase unprecedented infrastructural and human capital development records.
Nigeria's ambition to become West Africa's maritime hub is faltering as seven deep-seaport projects stall, needing $14bn. Lekki Port operates at just 20% capacity. Experts urge policy review and a 'Prioritisation Matrix'.
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions sign exclusive lease to expand Apapa port services, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade capacity. Read the full story.
Nigerian maritime stakeholders call for tax exemptions and clear guidelines for seafarers before the 2026 tax reform. They warn the new regime could unfairly burden this vital workforce.
Former Tin Can Island Port Manager, Sylvester Egede, details the non-coercive strategy that ended the notorious Mile 2 port corridor traffic. Learn the key lessons for solving national problems. Read more.
NLNG Ship Management Limited relaunches its Seafarers Cadetship Development Programme, inducting 21 cadets from MAN Oron and NMU to address the global manpower shortage and boost Nigeria's maritime capacity.
The Nigerian Navy saved 20 crew members after their vessel caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member is missing as search operations continue. Read the full story.
The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.
Women in Maritime & Energy (WIME) commends President Tinubu for appointing Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the first female Chief Executive of Nigeria's upstream oil regulator. Read more on this milestone for gender inclusion.
The NPA Police Western Command has intensified round-the-clock land and water patrols across Lagos port corridors to ensure safety this festive season. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Maritime experts warn of rising AI-driven cyberattacks on Nigeria's ports and vessels. Stakeholders push for a national cybersecurity framework to protect trade and national security. Read the full report.
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
Nigeria is falling behind Indonesia in the blue economy race, warns Maritime Innovations Hub CEO Ronke Kosoko. Urgent investment and action are needed to close the gap. Read more.
Shipping lines in Nigeria pay $4.6 million annually to repatriate stowaways, despite paying security fees in dollars. SAN Chairman Boma Alabi criticizes the failed security system.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma says Nigeria's economy was like a barren woman before President Bola Tinubu's painful but fruitful reforms. Read his full statement on security and resilience.
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams and Rivers monarch King Osoma Natrebo Enos Iwo call for urgent stakeholder collaboration to combat insecurity and youth restiveness in Nigeria.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Oodua Peoples Network and Niger Delta Stakeholders' Forum reject Senator Fadahunsi's call to remove NSA Nuhu Ribadu. They argue security leadership requires strategy, not just a military background. Read their full defense.
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
Key agencies meet to ensure a transparent, tech-driven recruitment of 50,000 police officers, emphasizing federal character and gender inclusivity. Follow the process here.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.