Maritime Experts call for unlocking Nigeria’s maritime potential Lagos, Nov. 6, 2025, Maritime experts have called for immediate action to unlock Nigeria’s maritime potential for sustainable growth of the Blue Economy. The experts made the call during the 30th anniversary of Port News, being the first maritime newspaper,Continue Reading
Oshoba verifies scanner integration in Apapa port Lagos, Nov. 6, 2025, The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has confirmed that the new electronic scanner integration at Apapa Port can process 200 containers per hour. Oshoba made this known during the final test run of the scannerContinue Reading
Lagos, Nov. 5, 2025, The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday, said that a strengthened legal framework will enhance the growth and sustenance of the nation’s blue economy. Kekere-Ekun said this at the fourth Nigerian Admiralty Colloquium organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and SafetyContinue Reading
NIMASA Admiralty Colloquium: Experts project $5bn marine revenue for Nigeria Lagos, Nov. 5, 2025, Maritime law experts say Nigeria could earn between US$3 billion and US$5 billion yearly from marine bioproducts by commercialising ocean resources through research and private investment. The projection was made on Wednesday during a panelContinue Reading
NCS hosts House Committee on safety standards at Apapa command Lagos, Nov. 4, 2025, The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) on Tuesday hosted members of the House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations at the Apapa Area Command in Lagos. The engagement formed part of anContinue Reading
Customs says stepping up fight against smuggling in Badagry, seeks support Lagos, Nov. 4, 2025, The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is intensifying efforts to curb smuggling activities in Badagry area of Lagos State , urging communities in the area to support its fight against smugglers. The AreaContinue Reading
FG urges regional joint stand on shipping charges The Federal Government has urged members of the Union of African Shippers’ Councils (UASC) to unite against arbitrary shipping surcharges undermining trade competitiveness in West and Central Africa. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call duringContinue Reading
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to boost fish production and bridge Nigeria’s 2.2 million metric tonne deficit. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this at a two-day round tableContinue Reading
Blue economy: Don wants public interest prioritised in govt. policies, programmes Lagos, Oct. 28, 2025, A Don, Prof Jinadu Adele, on Tuesday underscored the need for inclusive governance in Nigeria, saying that it remained the only pathway to national development. Adele urged government at all levels to prioritise publicContinue Reading
