By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s presence in global maritime governance, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola, led a high-level delegation to the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Nigerian delegation included the Director-General of the…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed by foreign insurance firms on Nigerian bound ships, the actual impact of their aggressive campaign remains questionable. This persistent drain…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to host its 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) on August 28, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. This year’s lecture will spotlight the ongoing international fraud perpetuated by foreign shipping lines under the guise of “War Risk Premiums” on…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, following his landmark election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO). As the umbrella body representing maritime journalists across Nigeria, the NNMJ praised Adeniyi’s appointment as a “historic moment…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Councill. Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who broke the news in a release said…
By Sylvanus Obasi In a major milestone towards building a smarter, more transparent, and efficient maritime sector, the Federal Government has launched the Maritime Labour E-Platform, a digital solution designed to revolutionize the governance of maritime labour in Nigeria. Unveiled at the event marking the 2025 Day of the Seafarer in Port Harcourt Rivers State,…
By Sylvanus Obasi Lagos/Port Harcourt, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 – The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria proudly celebrates the historic appointments of two distinguished women leaders in the maritime industry: Madam Jemilat Mahamah as Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority and Ms. Iroghama Ogbeifun as a Board Member…
By Sylvanus OBASI Foremost security provider in Nigeria, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) scheduled to hold in Houston Texas, United States on 5-8 May , 2025 . Executive Director, Technical and operations , Tantita security services Limited, Captain Wareddi Enisuoh …
By Sylvanus OBASI Determined to relieve external funding pressures and ensure trade facilitation between Nigeria and China, both countries engaged in a series of negotiations for a bilateral currency swap framework. Chairman Customs consultative council, Are Hakeem Olarewaju who is the Chairman of a Breakfast meeting held by Maritime reporters association of Nigeria ( MARAN),…
