FG to Use EU's €59m to Combat Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Guinea
Nigeria will leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle illegal fishing, enhance surveillance, and strengthen marine resource management.
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FG Seeks EU Funds to Fight Illegal Fishing
Nigeria aims to leverage a €59 million EU-backed programme to strengthen enforcement against illegal fishing, which threatens marine resources and coastal livelihoods.
NIMASA, Malta Partner to Boost Nigeria's Ship Registry
NIMASA and Malta Ship Registry discuss collaboration on ship registration, digital transformation, and capacity building to enhance Nigeria's maritime sector.
Govt Urged on Green Ports, Welfare for Dockworkers
NLC Vice President calls for worker-centered green port transition at SCAN Dockworkers' Day 2026, emphasizing welfare, training, and sustainable infrastructure.
NIWA Pledges Cleaner, More Resilient Inland Waterways
NIWA's acting MD reaffirms commitment to clean, safe, sustainable waterways amid urbanisation and climate change challenges on World Environment Day 2026.
NSML Gets UK Certification for Maritime Training
NSML's MCOE secures UK Nautical Institute certification, enhancing Nigeria's global maritime training capacity and seafarer competitiveness.
Agge Deep Seaport: FG Targets Jobs, Investment in Niger Delta
The Federal Government reaffirms commitment to Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa, aiming to create thousands of jobs and boost investment in the Niger Delta region.
Marine Ministry Seeks Fresh Funding for Blue Economy
Nigeria's Marine Ministry plans to partner with Jaiz Bank to attract investment into maritime infrastructure, inland waterways, fisheries, and aquaculture, unlocking the blue economy's potential.
NSML Centre Gets UK Nod to Boost Nigeria's Maritime Sector
NSML's Maritime Centre of Excellence secures UK Nautical Institute certification, enhancing Nigeria's global maritime training and seafarer competitiveness.
Africa's Deep Seaport Investments May Benefit Foreign Firms
Experts warn that Africa's billions in deep seaport construction may enrich foreign firms due to lack of strategic national fleets, urging investment in marine assets.
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Nigeria loses $15bn yearly to foreign maritime firms
Nigeria loses $15bn annually to foreign ship chandlers, with over 95% of local firms shut down and 25,000 jobs lost due to bureaucracy and high costs.
African ports risk losing trade leverage to global hubs
African ports face losing competitiveness due to weak digital infrastructure and regulatory gaps as autonomous shipping advances, warns the African Maritime Council.
Fresh Concerns Over CVFF Delay as 60 Operators Await $25m
Stakeholders raise concerns over the delay in disbursing the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, with 60 indigenous operators still waiting for loans 132 days after the portal launch.
Lagos anchorage delay costs operators $250,000 per ship
Vessel operators lose over $250,000 per ship due to prolonged anchorage delays at Lagos ports, eroding profits and disrupting logistics chains.
FG Urged to Revisit Ban on Vehicle Import via Land Borders
Nine years after the ban on vehicle imports through land borders, stakeholders urge the Federal Government to review the policy, citing inflation, revenue losses, and hardship.
Tinubu Lauds Navy, Abbas Inaugurates Maritime Task Force
President Tinubu applauds Nigerian Navy's professionalism and eradication of piracy in Gulf of Guinea. CNS Abbas inaugurates Combined Maritime Task Force. NLNG awards LNG vessel contracts to Chinese firms.
Nigeria, Liberia Boost Maritime Ties for Blue Economy
Nigeria and Liberia are deepening maritime cooperation to enhance regional integration, capacity building, and Africa's Blue Economy, NIMASA says.
NSIB Probes Vessel Collision in Bonny
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and MT Lady Martina at Bonny Anchorage, classified as a Very Serious Marine Casualty.
NSIB Probes Bonny Vessel Collision
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched a full investigation into a collision between a container vessel and an oil tanker at Bonny Anchorage, Rivers State, classifying it as a very serious marine casualty.
Nigeria Lags in Multimodal Logistics: Inefficiency, Corruption
Nigeria's multimodal logistics system is plagued by poor infrastructure, corruption, and fragmented regulation, driving up costs and weakening economic competitiveness.
PTML Customs Records ₦181bn Revenue, New Chief Vows Reforms
PTML Customs Command records ₦181bn revenue milestone as new Acting Controller Nura Miko pledges integrity-driven reforms and efficient trade facilitation.
Customs Seals Vessel Over Incomplete Docs, Illegal PMS Discharge
Nigeria Customs Service seals vessel MT Ny Maria for incomplete documentation at Tin Can Island Port; illegal PMS discharge later discovered at MRS terminal.
SEREC Seeks Balanced Regulation in Shipping Charges Row
SEREC urges balanced regulation protecting users and providers in Nigeria's maritime sector, following a petition against proposed shipping charge increases.
$20B Guinea Port Project Leads Africa Maritime Growth
West and Central African nations eye $20B Guinea deep seaport to boost global trade competitiveness, with $27.8B in total port investments planned.
Importers Abandon Nigerian Ports for Benin as Charges Hit N20m
Importers are diverting cargoes to Benin, Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso due to high tariffs and poor services at Nigerian ports, with costs hitting N20 million per container.
NIMASA Urged to Use 3% Levy for National Carrier
MARASSON urges NIMASA to use the 3% gross freight levy to establish a PPP national carrier, warning Nigeria loses billions yearly to foreign operators.
Eid-el-Adha: LASWA Warns Commuters, Boat Operators on Safety
LASWA has cautioned commuters and boat operators to prioritize safety on Lagos waterways during Eid-el-Adha and the rainy season, urging daylight travel and life jacket use.
Maritime lawyers demand legal framework for NSW project
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association calls for a standalone act to back the National Single Window project, warning that delays and lack of legislation are hurting port efficiency and revenue.
Nigerian Navy Hosts 1,500 for 70th Anniversary
The Nigerian Navy onboarded 1,500 Nigerians for a sailing event in Lagos as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, showcasing naval capabilities and public engagement.
NTTF President Seeks Customs Duty Waivers for Sports Gear
Dr Adesoji Tayo, NTTF president, calls on the federal government to grant sports federations concessions to clear imported equipment without paying customs duties, citing high costs hindering athlete training and performance.
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