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Oyetola's Leadership Drives Maritime Growth, Economic Diversification in Nigeria

Maritime Industry Progress Under Oyetola Lauded

House Committee Chairman Busayo Oke commends Minister Adegboyega Oyetola for transforming Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy sector, highlighting progress and diversification as key achievements for 2026.

Nigerian Ports to Become 55% Costlier Than W'Africa Rivals After Tariff Hike

New Tariffs to Make Nigeria's Ports 55% More Expensive

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.

Lagos Boat Tragedy: 6 Dead, 4 Rescued, Search Continues for Missing

Six dead, four rescued in Lagos boat mishap

A passenger boat accident in Lagos has left six dead and four rescued. Authorities are searching for missing persons after the vessel hit a submerged object. Read the latest updates.

FG Trains 75 Southwest Boat Operators to Enhance Waterway Safety

75 Boat Operators Trained for Safer Inland Waterways

The Federal Government, through NIWA, has trained 75 boat drivers from Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo states in navigation and safety to curb accidents. This initiative aims to boost professionalism on Nigeria's inland waterways.

Drug Smugglers Infiltrate Nigeria's Maritime Supply Chains, WCO Study Reveals

Maritime Drug Smuggling Threatens Nigeria's Ports

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.

Ex-Port Manager Reveals Strategy That Cleared Mile 2-Tin Can Gridlock

How Strategy Cleared Mile 2-Tin Can Port Gridlock

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.

Nigerian Navy Rescues 20 Crew as Vessel Catches Fire Near Calabar

Navy Saves 20 from Burning Ship off Calabar

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.

NPA Cargo Throughput Soars to 33.5m Tonnes, Credits Tinubu's Economic Reforms

NPA Cargo Hits 33.5m Tonnes, Credits Tinubu's Policies

Nigerian Ports Authority records a massive 1,085% surge in export containers and 33.52 million metric tonnes cargo throughput in Q3 2025, driven by President Tinubu's export-focused economic policies. Read the full analysis.

Nigeria's N37.59tr Maritime Trade Sparks Urgent Call for Indigenous Shipping Fleet

N37.59tr Maritime Trade Renews Call for Local Shipping

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.

NPA Q3 2025: Exports Soar 1,085%, Cargo Hits 33.5 Million Metric Tonnes

NPA Records 1,085% Surge in Exports for Q3 2025

Nigerian Ports Authority reports a massive 1,085% jump in export containers, with total cargo throughput reaching 33.5 million metric tonnes in Q3 2025. Read the full analysis of Nigeria's booming maritime trade.

Nigeria Ports See 2,300 Stowaways Yearly, Shipping Firms Face Sanctions

2,300 Stowaways Annually at Nigerian Ports

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.

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