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Oyetola Commissions NIMASA–UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies Building, Reaffirms Commitment to Blue Economy Growth

BY GBOGBOWA GBOWA The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, today, Thursday 16 April 2026, commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose...

Maritime5 months ago

Nigeria’s $748m UK Port Infrastructure Loan: Many Questions Begging for Answer

BY EGUONO ODJEGBA The Presidency recently celebrated with fanfare a £746 million infrastructure financing agreement reached between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The fund, secured during...

Lifestyle5 months ago

Prince Olayiwola Shittu: A Glimpse Into His ‘International Peace Advocate’ Appointment

BY EGUONO ODJEGBA To describe Prince Olayiwola Shittu merely as a statesman, like many other senior Nigerians, is to diminish his true identity. His essence lies...

Business Focus5 months ago

The $1.1 Billion Anchor: Why We Cannot Abandon Our Gateway Ports –

Plugging The Leaking Bucket. Part (1) BY IBRAHIM NASIRU “A ship can only dock as deep as the harbour allows; a nation can only grow as...

Maritime5 months ago

Again, FG Assures On Disbursement of CVFF

…As NIMASA Signs Fresh Performance Bond BY KESIENNA SHEPHERDS The Federal Government has once again reassured stakeholders in the maritime sector of its commitment to disburse...

Maritime6 months ago

NSW Mgmt Opens Dedicated Support Centre in Apapa

BY KESIENNA SHEPHERDS The National Single Window (NSW) platform, Nigeria’s digital trade facilitation portal, went live last Friday, days after its formal launch on Wednesday of...

Maritime6 months ago

NIMASA Management Engages National Assembly On Budget Implementation

PHOTO NEWS The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) engaged with members of the House of Representatives at the National Assembly during...

Maritime6 months ago

ANLCA President, Nwokeoji Honoured as Customs Broker of the Year

BY KESIENNA SHEPHERDS The Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was aglow on March 30, 2026, as the maritime industry gathered for the investiture ceremony of the...

Maritime6 months ago

Godfrey Bivbere Decorated Best Maritime Reporter of the Year

BY EGUONO ODJEGBA The 2026 MIMA investiture ceremony held March 30, 2026 also spotlighted the media’s indispensable role in the maritime sector, with Godfrey Bivbere, immediate...

Maritime6 months ago

The Long Journey To Securing Nigerian Ports’ Repairs Loan (3)

BY EGUONO ODJEGBA In our last serial, we explored the available alternative financing approach to turning around the efficient operability and functionality of the nation’s ports;...