Category : Maritime


Nigeria Returns to IMO Council After 14-Year Absence

Nigeria has regained its seat in Category C of the International Maritime Organization Council, strengthening its global maritime influence. NPA MD Dantsoho credits Minister Oyetola's leadership for this achievement.

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council After 14 Years

Nigeria elected to IMO Council Category C for 2026-2027 term after 14-year absence. Minister Oyetola says victory reflects global confidence in maritime reforms and Tinubu's blue economy agenda.

MARCON to Honour Dangote, Lekki Port with Awards

Aliko Dangote, Lekki Deep Seaport, and other key players are set to receive MARCON's 2025 Awards of Excellence for transforming Nigeria's maritime sector. Discover the full list of honourees!

Nigeria Loses Billions to Foreign Marine Experts

NIMENA chair Dr Eferebo Sylvanus reveals Nigeria loses billions annually to foreign marine expertise. Calls for indigenous classification body and technical sovereignty in maritime sector.

Nigeria loses $8b yearly to idle seafarers

Nigeria suffers $6-8 billion annual freight loss due to delayed CVFF disbursement and unemployed seafarers. Indigenous fleet collapses from 24 to 4 vessels. Learn how this crisis affects our economy.

Lekki Deep Sea Port Severely Underused - NPA

Nigeria Ports Authority exposes shocking underutilization of Lekki Deep Sea Port as local businesses fail to leverage Africa's deepest port facility, missing massive trade opportunities.

FG to dredge southern ports to 16m draft

Federal Government unveils ambitious plan to dredge southern ports to 16-meter draft, aiming to attract larger vessels and revitalize maritime trade across Nigeria's coastal regions.

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